British Columbia Public Interest Advocacy Centre – BC PIAC

one-page overview for advocates about what BCPIAC does.

Download BCPIAC Overview for Advocates

BC Welfare Ministry changes spouse in the house law and fraud investigation procedures following lawsuit by BCPIAC.

Download Changes to Spouse in the House Law Factsheet – May 2006 (PDF)

Two-page summary of what the Ombudsman’s interim report on unfairness at the MEIA means for people who need welfare in BC.

Download Summary of The Ombudsman’s report into systemic unfairness at the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance

The Safe Streets Act is a new provincial law. It applies everywhere in British Columbia. It affects many people, including panhandlers, squeegee kids, street vendors and charity fundraisers. This brochure contains information about your rights under this law.

Download Safe Streets Act brochure – November 2005 (PDF)

This fact sheet describes your rights and responsibilities to help you advocate for yourself and for others. It is based on the BC Hydro Electric Tariff, which sets out the terms and conditions of your contract for service with BC Hydro.

Download Advocacy Fact Sheet for BC Hydro customers – August 2005 (PDF)

Download BC Utilities Commission Fact Sheet – June 2005 (PDF)

This fact sheet describes your rights and responsibilities, to help you to advocate for yourself and for others. We have reviewed the sheet with Terasen to ensure that it is accurate.

Download Advocacy FactSheet for Terasen Gas customers – May 2004 (PDF)