Poverty Law Advocacy Program

The Poverty Law Advocacy Program Provides Free, Confidential Legal Information, Advocacy and Referrals to Low-income Residents of the Qathet Region. in Partnership With the Law Foundation of Bc, the Advocate Provides Support in the Following Areas: disability Benefits: Provincial Persons With Disability (pwd); Federal Cpp-disability (cpp-d) tenancy Issues: Dispute Resolution Process and Residential Tenancy Branch Hearings income Assistance: Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction Applications; Rent Bank; Community Crisis Grants seniors Issues: Old Age Security; Cpp; Gis debt and Consumer Law: Looking at Options and Solutions human Rights Issues: Bc Human Rights Tribunal low Income Housing: Applications With Bc Housing employment Law: Workers Rights; Employment Standards Act family Law: Information and Referral Only within These Areas of Service, the Poverty Law Advocate Can Help You: understand Your Rights and Responsibilities identify Deadlines and Limitation Periods clarify Your Goals and Options review Legislation, Statutes and Regulations to Assess the Likelihood of Success get Started With Applications, Reconsiderations and Appeals communicate With Landlords, Government Agencies, Creditors and Decision Makers prepare for Hearings, Tribunals and Your First Meeting With a Lawyer address Systemic Issues That Affect You as a Member of a Marginalized Group understand Your Right to Be Heard and the Likelihood of Judicial Review locate Other Helpful Resources an Advocate Is Not a Lawyer and Cannot Give Legal Advice

Low-income residents of the qathet region

Call (604) 485-0950, or use the website.

Phone

(604) 485-0950

Website

https://qathetsafe.ca/poverty-law-advocacy/