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A Guide to Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications
Immigration
MOSAIC
November, 2008
This guide gives you information on the following topics: What is the H & C? the risks you take when you apply to stay in Canada for humanitarian and compassionate reasons; the reasons why you would apply for an H & C; the reasons you should avoid including in your H & C and how you can apply for an H & C. 
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About Service Canada
Seniors Services and Benefits
Service Canada
December, 2007
This publication explains what is Service Canada, who use its services, what kind of service you can expect, the kind of information and/or documents that you need in order to apply for government benefits and how to get more information.
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Air Quality and your Health
Environmental Law
West Coast Environmental Law
2004
This brochure includes a section on quality of the air and environmental regulations.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution and Family Law
Family Law
Family Law Education for Women
2008
This booklet explains alternative dispute resolution and when to use it in dealing with family law issues.
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Basic Immigration Issues Related to Woman Abuse
Immigration
Ontario Women's Justice Network
2005
This fact sheet explores what may happen if an immigrant or refugee woman leaves her abusive partner. It discusses status, the consequences of being convicted of a crime, Immigration Application Made in Canada on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds or H&C applications, and immigration detention.
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BC Employment and Assistance Web Orientation
Employment
BC Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance
September 24, 2004
Applicants to these programs must complete an orientation session as part of the application procedure. There are a few exceptions to this requirement, including applicants who: have a physical or mental condition that prevents them from attending;
apply for the Child in the Home of a Relative benefit; or,
are 65 or more years of age. The orientation session will provide details about the necessary documents, income and assets levels, eligibility rules and work expectations when applying for BC Employment and Assistance. You can attend a session at an Employment and Assistance office or complete a web session. Web sessions are offered in a number of translations. The English and translation versions have also been made available in audio recordings.
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Canada Pension Plan Fact Sheet
Seniors Services and Benefits
Service Canada
December, 2007
This fact sheet has information about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), including who is eligible, what kind of benefits it provides, and how to how to apply. Other topics covered are: how living or working in another country affects CPP benefits, how much income to expect, and when to apply.
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Child and Family Benefits
Child Protection
Service Canada
February, 2008
This publication explains what are child and family benefits and how to apply.
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Criminal and Family Law
Criminal Law
Family Law Education for Women
2008
This booklet describes stalking, assault, and sexual assault, and explains how the law can help women who experience this kind of abuse.
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Custody and Access
Family Violence
Legal Services Society of BC
February, 2004
This publication describes what custody and access legally mean, what women can do to keep their children, what the courts may do, who can help, and when to talk to a lawyer or legal aid.
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