Community Legal Assistance Society
@clasbc.bsky.social
Legal assistance on #housing, #humanrights, government benefits, #mentalhealth and #workersrights. + law reform #A2J For the Human Rights
CLAS is hiring a lawyer to join our Community Legal Advocate Supervision Program, for a full time position for a defined term until March 2027.
Full details & how to apply here: https://ow.ly/lX6H50XKEbO
#bclawyer #socialjusticelaw
Full details & how to apply here: https://ow.ly/lX6H50XKEbO
#bclawyer #socialjusticelaw
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
CLAS is hiring a lawyer to join our Community Legal Advocate Supervision Program, for a full time position for a defined term until March 2027.
Full details & how to apply here: https://ow.ly/lX6H50XKEbO
#bclawyer #socialjusticelaw
Full details & how to apply here: https://ow.ly/lX6H50XKEbO
#bclawyer #socialjusticelaw
CLAS is hiring a lawyer to join our Community Legal Advocate Supervision Program, for a full time position for a defined term until March 2027.
Full details & how to apply here:
#bclawyer #socialjusticelaw
Full details & how to apply here:
#bclawyer #socialjusticelaw
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
CLAS is hiring a lawyer to join our Community Legal Advocate Supervision Program, for a full time position for a defined term until March 2027.
Full details & how to apply here:
#bclawyer #socialjusticelaw
Full details & how to apply here:
#bclawyer #socialjusticelaw
Bill 32 removes ‘deemed consent’ from the Mental Health Act, but offers no new, clear framework. The result: more confusion than clarity.
Read our latest blog for more info: clasbc.net/bill-32-mha-act-amendment-creates-confusion/
Read our latest blog for more info: clasbc.net/bill-32-mha-act-amendment-creates-confusion/
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Bill 32 removes ‘deemed consent’ from the Mental Health Act, but offers no new, clear framework. The result: more confusion than clarity.
Read our latest blog for more info: clasbc.net/bill-32-mha-act-amendment-creates-confusion/
Read our latest blog for more info: clasbc.net/bill-32-mha-act-amendment-creates-confusion/
If you would like to help strengthen access to justice across BC, you can make a contribution through our donation page: clasbc.net/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you would like to help strengthen access to justice across BC, you can make a contribution through our donation page: clasbc.net/donate/
Legal systems should uphold dignity, not reinforce inequality.
Your support on #GivingTuesday helps ensure that we can continue to stand with people across BC by providing free legal services, public legal education & advocacy for systemic change.
clasbc.net/donate/
Your support on #GivingTuesday helps ensure that we can continue to stand with people across BC by providing free legal services, public legal education & advocacy for systemic change.
clasbc.net/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Legal systems should uphold dignity, not reinforce inequality.
Your support on #GivingTuesday helps ensure that we can continue to stand with people across BC by providing free legal services, public legal education & advocacy for systemic change.
clasbc.net/donate/
Your support on #GivingTuesday helps ensure that we can continue to stand with people across BC by providing free legal services, public legal education & advocacy for systemic change.
clasbc.net/donate/
Landmark Update: In R.R. v. VACFSS, the BC Court of Appeal upheld #HumanRights protections in the child‑welfare system, confirming parents retain full protections under the Human Rights Code.
Read Full Update: clasbc.net/clas-update-on-r-r-v-vancouver-aboriginal-child-and-family-services-society/
Read Full Update: clasbc.net/clas-update-on-r-r-v-vancouver-aboriginal-child-and-family-services-society/
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Landmark Update: In R.R. v. VACFSS, the BC Court of Appeal upheld #HumanRights protections in the child‑welfare system, confirming parents retain full protections under the Human Rights Code.
Read Full Update: clasbc.net/clas-update-on-r-r-v-vancouver-aboriginal-child-and-family-services-society/
Read Full Update: clasbc.net/clas-update-on-r-r-v-vancouver-aboriginal-child-and-family-services-society/
📢Join us for a FREE community-driven workshop/webinar. Learn how NDAs work, what rights you have, and ask questions.
DATE: December 4 from 6-8 PM PST, VIA WEBINAR
REGISTER: https://ow.ly/9JLH50XpCPI
DATE: December 4 from 6-8 PM PST, VIA WEBINAR
REGISTER: https://ow.ly/9JLH50XpCPI
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📢Join us for a FREE community-driven workshop/webinar. Learn how NDAs work, what rights you have, and ask questions.
DATE: December 4 from 6-8 PM PST, VIA WEBINAR
REGISTER: https://ow.ly/9JLH50XpCPI
DATE: December 4 from 6-8 PM PST, VIA WEBINAR
REGISTER: https://ow.ly/9JLH50XpCPI
Every child deserves safety, dignity & support. On #NationalChildDay, we affirm that children’s rights are human rights, and must be protected through action, advocacy & equity. Let’s build systems where all kids can thrive.
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Every child deserves safety, dignity & support. On #NationalChildDay, we affirm that children’s rights are human rights, and must be protected through action, advocacy & equity. Let’s build systems where all kids can thrive.
The #TransDayOfRemembrance honours transgender and gender-diverse lives lost to violence.
Justice for trans communities requires safety, dignity, legal protection and action. CLAS stands in solidarity with this community.
Justice for trans communities requires safety, dignity, legal protection and action. CLAS stands in solidarity with this community.
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The #TransDayOfRemembrance honours transgender and gender-diverse lives lost to violence.
Justice for trans communities requires safety, dignity, legal protection and action. CLAS stands in solidarity with this community.
Justice for trans communities requires safety, dignity, legal protection and action. CLAS stands in solidarity with this community.
Unwelcome comments about your gender or gender presentation are #sexualharassment. #SHARPWorkplaces provides FREE legal advice to anyone who has been sexually harassed in BC.
Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: https://ow.ly/Ga4s50WTnQe
#BeInformedBeSHARP
Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: https://ow.ly/Ga4s50WTnQe
#BeInformedBeSHARP
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Unwelcome comments about your gender or gender presentation are #sexualharassment. #SHARPWorkplaces provides FREE legal advice to anyone who has been sexually harassed in BC.
Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: https://ow.ly/Ga4s50WTnQe
#BeInformedBeSHARP
Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: https://ow.ly/Ga4s50WTnQe
#BeInformedBeSHARP
📢Join us for a FREE community-driven workshop/webinar. Learn how NDAs work, what rights you have, and ask questions.
DATE: December 4 from 6-8 PM PST, VIA WEBINAR
REGISTER: https://ow.ly/9JLH50XpCPI
DATE: December 4 from 6-8 PM PST, VIA WEBINAR
REGISTER: https://ow.ly/9JLH50XpCPI
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
📢Join us for a FREE community-driven workshop/webinar. Learn how NDAs work, what rights you have, and ask questions.
DATE: December 4 from 6-8 PM PST, VIA WEBINAR
REGISTER: https://ow.ly/9JLH50XpCPI
DATE: December 4 from 6-8 PM PST, VIA WEBINAR
REGISTER: https://ow.ly/9JLH50XpCPI
Today on #IndigenousVeteransDay, we honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who served in the military, often without recognition or equal rights. Many returned home to face ongoing injustice and denial of basic freedoms.
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today on #IndigenousVeteransDay, we honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who served in the military, often without recognition or equal rights. Many returned home to face ongoing injustice and denial of basic freedoms.
On the BC Human Rights Tribunal: Laura Track, CLAS' Director of the Human Rights Clinic, examines what’s gone wrong, and what must change in this BarTalk article:
bartalk.org/article/the-profession/systemic-delays-at-the-bc-human-rights-tribunal
bartalk.org/article/the-profession/systemic-delays-at-the-bc-human-rights-tribunal
October 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
On the BC Human Rights Tribunal: Laura Track, CLAS' Director of the Human Rights Clinic, examines what’s gone wrong, and what must change in this BarTalk article:
bartalk.org/article/the-profession/systemic-delays-at-the-bc-human-rights-tribunal
bartalk.org/article/the-profession/systemic-delays-at-the-bc-human-rights-tribunal
Everybody has a right to a safe workplace free from sexist comments and attitudes.
Experiencing #sexualharassment? Contact #SHARPWorkplaces for FREE confidential legal advice.
Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: clasbc.net/get-legal-he...
#WorkplaceRights #BeInformedBeSHARP
Experiencing #sexualharassment? Contact #SHARPWorkplaces for FREE confidential legal advice.
Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: clasbc.net/get-legal-he...
#WorkplaceRights #BeInformedBeSHARP
October 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Everybody has a right to a safe workplace free from sexist comments and attitudes.
Experiencing #sexualharassment? Contact #SHARPWorkplaces for FREE confidential legal advice.
Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: clasbc.net/get-legal-he...
#WorkplaceRights #BeInformedBeSHARP
Experiencing #sexualharassment? Contact #SHARPWorkplaces for FREE confidential legal advice.
Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: clasbc.net/get-legal-he...
#WorkplaceRights #BeInformedBeSHARP
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. To everyone celebrating, may this season bring you peace, joy, and renewed light.
October 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. To everyone celebrating, may this season bring you peace, joy, and renewed light.
International Day of the Girl Child celebrates girls’ voices, leadership and potential, while reflecting on the barriers still faced: Inequality, discrimination and threats to safety simply because of gender. We believe all girls deserve safety, opportunity and legal protection.
October 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
International Day of the Girl Child celebrates girls’ voices, leadership and potential, while reflecting on the barriers still faced: Inequality, discrimination and threats to safety simply because of gender. We believe all girls deserve safety, opportunity and legal protection.
World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health services must be accessible, even in emergencies & instability. At CLAS, we fight for rights that matter, safe housing, legal protection, access to help, when people are most vulnerable.
#WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay
#WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health services must be accessible, even in emergencies & instability. At CLAS, we fight for rights that matter, safe housing, legal protection, access to help, when people are most vulnerable.
#WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay
#WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay
#SHARPWorkplaces now offers public legal education with specialized modules on workplace #sexual harassment.
Organizations & groups: Ready to collaborate? We can bring this training to you. Call 604-673-3143 or email SHARPWorkplaces@clasbc.net
#BeInformedBeSHARP
Organizations & groups: Ready to collaborate? We can bring this training to you. Call 604-673-3143 or email SHARPWorkplaces@clasbc.net
#BeInformedBeSHARP
October 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#SHARPWorkplaces now offers public legal education with specialized modules on workplace #sexual harassment.
Organizations & groups: Ready to collaborate? We can bring this training to you. Call 604-673-3143 or email SHARPWorkplaces@clasbc.net
#BeInformedBeSHARP
Organizations & groups: Ready to collaborate? We can bring this training to you. Call 604-673-3143 or email SHARPWorkplaces@clasbc.net
#BeInformedBeSHARP
Together, let’s honour lives stolen, stand with survivors and families, and push for real change. The National Association of Friendship Centres has shared ways to get involved — see the image for more.
#MMIWG2S #MMIGActionNow #Sisterinspirit
#MMIWG2S #MMIGActionNow #Sisterinspirit
October 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Together, let’s honour lives stolen, stand with survivors and families, and push for real change. The National Association of Friendship Centres has shared ways to get involved — see the image for more.
#MMIWG2S #MMIGActionNow #Sisterinspirit
#MMIWG2S #MMIGActionNow #Sisterinspirit
National Seniors Day celebrates the strength and contributions of older adults in our communities, and affirms that respect and dignity are rights — not privileges.
#NationalSeniorsDay
#NationalSeniorsDay
October 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
National Seniors Day celebrates the strength and contributions of older adults in our communities, and affirms that respect and dignity are rights — not privileges.
#NationalSeniorsDay
#NationalSeniorsDay
October is Women’s History Month: a time to celebrate, reflect, and commit to equity. For key milestones in women’s rights and equality, visit: canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month.html
October 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
October is Women’s History Month: a time to celebrate, reflect, and commit to equity. For key milestones in women’s rights and equality, visit: canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month.html