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This guide will help you to find library books, journals, and online resources about various branches of Canadian law, with a particular emphasis on the law in British Columbia. Most of the suggested resources are geared towards the general public and therefore provide easy-to-understand explanations of complicated legal matters, but you will also find full-text sources of legislation and reference materials intended for a professional audience. Please be aware that while library staff are available to point you towards information where you might find answers to your questions, we cannot provide legal interpretation or advice.

For law clinics and other legal assistance that is available in Vancouver and surrounding areas, please see our page on Legal Services.

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Explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It can help you understand your legal rights and responsibilities in daily life. Topics covered include working, renting a home, and family relationships.

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Provides a single point of entry to legal information, education and help for people living in British Columbia.

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The current laws of British Columbia.

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The online source for Canadian consolidated acts and regulations. These consolidations are generally updated every two weeks.

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Full-text database of statutes, regulations and case law at the federal and provincial level.

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Provides the minimum requirements for a safely built environment. Contains the BC Building Code, BC Fire Code and BC Plumbing Code.
Errata & Revisions (current & archived)

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Canada's most comprehensive collection of legal forms and precedents.
In-person access to Division I, Commercial and General is available online at the Central and Mount Pleasant branch locations.

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At some VPL locations only
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Access to this resource will be discontinued as of April 30, 2024.
Please refer to the print editions: Martin’s Annual Criminal Code and Martin’s Pocket Criminal Code

Provides access to the current Criminal Code with annotations by this nation's most respected law experts.

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At VPL locations only

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