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Resources and services provided:
Better Legal Information
How to create legal information materials for clients. Best practices and other tools to help you produce information your audience trusts, understands and uses.
Dial-A-Law
Transcripts of taped information written by lawyers, about various legal topics and your legal rights.
Call: 1-800-565-5297 (604-687-4680 in the Lower Mainland)Seniors’ resources
Publications for seniors about benefits, services, and planning for the future:
When I'm 64: Benefits
When I'm 64: Controlling Your Affairs
Planning for Your Future
Planning for Your Future is for adults in British Columbia who want to plan for their future care. It covers arrangements you can put in place now, to prepare for a time when you’re unable to handle your own affairs.
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When I’m 64: Benefits for Older Adults
When I’m 64: Benefits for Older Adults explains what financial help older adults in British Columbia can get from government sources. It covers Old Age Security, the Canada Pension Plan, employment insurance, and welfare benefits for older adults. The information is current to January 2018.
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When I’m 64: Services for Older Adults
When I’m 64: Services for Older Adults explains the services available to help older adults make informed decisions and lead a healthy life as they age. It covers health care, housing, transportation and recreation services. The information is current to January 2020.
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Charged with a crime
What to know at each stage if you're charged with a crime, from the first court appearance to sentencing (if you're guilty).
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