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Seniors Links to Information & Resources
PEOPLE'S LAW SCHOOL Publications for Seniors Phone number: (604) 688-2565 You can get the following books free of charge by calling the above telephone number.
BC HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Phone number: (604) 660-6811 Makes sure that people follow the Human Rights Act. This law protects people from discrimination in public services, housing, and employment because of their race, sex, religion, skin colour, disability, or sexual orientation.
HELP WITH LEGAL DOCUMENTS Senior's Bureau Information Service Phone number: (604) 524-0516 This service supports seniors in completing legal documents and government forms.
WILLS If you own property, you should have a will. The will should describe what you want done with your property after you die. The property does not have to be a house or other land. It can be a bank account, a car, furniture, or anything of value.
A will must be in writing, and it must be signed by the person who makes it, as well as two witnesses. It is a good idea to get legal assistance when making a will.
L IVING WILLPhone Number: (604) 879-7433
A Living Will is a document with the date on it, and signed by you and another person. In this document, you can state ahead of time what kind of life-saving things you want done if you are dying. In a Living Will, you may also name someone to make decisions about you when you are no longer able to make them for yourself.
PUBLIC TRUSTEE Phone Number: (604) 660-4444 The Public Trustee helps people who are not able to look after their own affairs.
GRANDPARENT'S RIGHTS Phone Number: (604) 273-4726 The Canadian Grandparent's Rights Association helps grandparents to maintain relationships with their grandchildren. This helps when there is a death, divorce, separation, adoption, or an arrest.
BC FERRIES BC Ferries Disabled Status I.D. card. For more information, call toll-free in B.C. 1-888-223-3779. B.C. Seniors enjoy free travel Monday through Thursday except on holidays. This applies only to the passenger fare. Please show your BC Gold Care Card as it confirms your age (65 years or older) and also that you are a full time resident of British Columbia. Note: Special B.C. Senior passenger fares are available on Port Hardy - Prince Rupert, Port Hardy - Mid-Coast, and Prince Rupert - Skidegate routes.
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Contact Information:Telephone: (250) 754-3331 Fax: (250) 753-0268 Address: 1070 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1M6 E-mail: reception@nflabc.org
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