Advocating for Change

Become more informed about the existing laws in Canada.

Learn about the federal legislative process.

Contact your local Member of Parliament (MP) to let them know what you think.

Vote in the federal election to have a say in who gets to make the laws in Canada.

A one-page backgrounder on your right to protest in Canada.

Create or sign an electronic petition to instigate legal reform at the federal level.

Become more informed about the existing laws in British Columbia.

Learn about the provincial legislative process.

Contact your local Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to let them know what you think.

Vote in the provincial election to have a say in who gets to make the laws in British Columbia.

A detailed look at the law in BC as it pertains to social activism and protesting.

Use the petition template provided to instigate legal reform at the provincial level.

Become more informed about the existing bylaws in Vancouver.

Learn about the bylaw adoption process in BC municipalities.

Contact the Vancouver City Councilors to let them know what you think.

Vote in the municipal election to have a say in who gets to make the bylaws in Vancouver.

Read the VPD's guidelines on how they are supposed to handle public demonstrations in Vancouver. 

Make your voice heard by speaking out at an upcoming meeting at City Hall.

Learn about upcoming opportunities to share your views by participating in public consultations.

An institute that works to promote justice and the law to society’s current needs.

Promotes, defends, sustains, and extends civil liberties and human rights in Canada through advocacy, public policy, community education, and justice programs.

Creates and maintains electronic communication networks among poverty law advocates and community workers, and provides public access to current legal information about welfare, housing, employment, workers' rights, and other poverty law subjects.

Provides legal assistance and works to advance the law to address the needs of those who are disadvantaged or face discrimination.