Training videos

[1:46:20] Updates to temporary immigration public policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, the vulnerable worker open work permit program, and pathways to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers. The webinar also provides a brief overview of Employment Standards in BC with a discussion of promising practices for preparing complaints for temporary foreign workers.

[1:46:41] Tenants living in rental units run by non-profit housing providers face many challenges, including jurisdiction of the Residential Tenancy Branch, program agreements, guest restrictions, subsidies, standards of maintenance and quiet enjoyment. Speakers shared some of the challenges and the strategies developed to respond to some of these issues.

[1:38:41] Tanya Thakur defines the difference between a variation of child support and an application of retroactive support. She also addresses how to apply to vary an existing child support order and how to apply for retroactive child support under the Divorce Act and Family Law Act in BC. Relevant legislation and case law is outlined.

[1:00:30] Updates on important development over the past year on income assistance and disability benefits in BC from lawyers working in the field.

[1:26:01] ​​​​​​​An update on recent developments in housing law and policy in BC from staff at the Tenants Resource and Advisory Centre Society.

October 7, 2021 [21:26] Clients, Advocates and Lawyers: A practical guide to working together in child protection matters. 2021 Provincial Advocates Training Conference.

October 7, 2021 [31:19] Clients, Advocates and Lawyers: A practical guide to working together in child protection matters. 2021 Provincial Advocates Training Conference.

October 7, 2021 [44:13] Clients, Advocates and Lawyers: A practical guide to working together in child protection matters. 2021 Provincial Advocates Training Conference.

October 7, 2021 [1:36:32] Clients, Advocates and Lawyers: A practical guide to working together in child protection matters. 2021 Provincial Advocates Training Conference.

[1:47:03] An update from Legal Aid BC on family and child protection services and resources.

[1:23:58] What is the interaction between various benefits available during the pandemic, and how can advocates help client apply for the right one?

[1:18:11] Learn strategies to help clients who owe money for federal benefits.

[1:24:59] A high level update on housing issues, and recent changes to EI and Canada Recovery Benefits in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[2:02:47] The Federal Indian Day School Class Action is an ongoing class action between Indian Day School Survivors and the Government of Canada. This session prepares you for assisting your clients to apply for the Federal Indian Day School Class Action Settlement, (FIDSCAS).

[1:34:04] There are a number of free and pro bono resources on family law and mediation, and this was a session to learn more about them. Where do they overlap and where do they diverge? Featuring speakers from Legal Aid BC, Access Pro Bono Society of BC, and Mediate BC.

[1:07:01] Access Pro Bono provides a wide range of legal services across the province, including a free lawyer referral service and several pro bono programs. This session discusses their programs and how to connect people who need their services to Access Pro Bono.