
Legal Resources & Publications
Short Drama Videos
The Law & Advocacy Program produces a series of Chinese-language short drama
videos on a variety of legal topics. These videos are to provide resources to the Chinese community on Canada’s legal system, laws and procedures. Please note that the details provided in these videos are information only, and should not be construed as legal advice.
General information on “Furnace Scam”:
General information on "Mediation Service”:
General information on “Divorce”:
General information on “Child Custody”:
General information on “Child Support and Spousal Support”:
General information on “Matrimonial Property Division”:
Webinars
The Law & Advocacy Program produces a series of Chinese-language webinars on a variety of legal topics. These webinars are to support the Chinese community in Calgary on Canada’s legal system, laws and procedures. Please note that the details provided in these videos are information only, and should not be construed as legal advice.
General information on “Vehicle Accident Claims” (Delivered by Carina Au, Barrister and Solicitor):
General information on “Civil Litigation” (Delivered by Carina Au, Barrister and Solicitor):
General information on “Changes to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)” (Delivered by Shun Wong Lam, Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant):
General information on “Sponsorship and Permanent Residency Status” (Delivered by Shun Wong Lam, Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant):
General information on “Sponsorship and Permanent Residency Status” (Delivered by Shun Wong Lam, Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant):
Publications
Chinese-language Pamphlets:
Child Support: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Child Custody: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Matrimonial Property Division: Traditional Chinese
Seven Steps To Solving A Legal Problem: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Small Claims Court: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Separation Agreement Checklist: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Laws for Tenants in Alberta: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Prevention of Domestic Violence: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Spousal Support: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Record Suspension Guide: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Travelling with Children: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Employment Insurance: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Adult Interdependent Relationships: Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese
Chinese-language Legal Articles:
Employment Law – Part 1 (Jan 2020): Traditional Chinese
Employment Law – Part 2 (Feb 2020): Traditional Chinese
Creditor and Collection Agency – Part 1 (Mar 2020): Traditional Chinese
Creditor and Collection Agency – Part 2 (Apr 2020): Traditional Chinese
Creditor and Collection Agency – Part 3 (May 2020): Traditional Chinese
Property Rights After Marriage – Part 1 (Jun 2020): Traditional Chinese
Property Rights After Marriage – Part 2 (Jul 2020): Traditional Chinese
Debt Problems (Aug 2020): Traditional Chinese
Mobile Contract (Sept 2020): Traditional Chinese
Working with Family Law Lawyer – Part 1 (Oct 2020): Traditional Chinese
Working with Family Law Lawyer – Part 2 (Nov 2020): Traditional Chinese
Mediation (Dec 2020): Traditional Chinese
Separation Agreement Checklist (January 2021): Traditional Chinese
How old I have to be (February 2021): Traditional Chinese
Abandoned Goods (March 2021): Traditional Chinese
Rent Increase (April 2021): Traditional Chinese
Renting with your pets (May 2021): Traditional Chinese
Reverse Mortgage (June 2021): Traditional Chinese
Family Violence - Financial Support (July 2021): Traditional Chinese
Life Lease (August 2021): Traditional Chinese
Report Sexual Violence to Police (September 2021): Traditional Chinese
Renting with Assistance Support Animals (October 2021): Traditional Chinese
Repairs - Tenants Responsibility (November 2021): Traditional Chinese
Emergency Protection Order (December 2021): Traditional Chinese
Legal Knowledge Quiz:
2021: English & Traditional Chinese
DiverseVoices Podcasts:
2021: Cantonese & Mandarin
Other Legal Articles*:
Matrimonial Property Division – Foreign Assets: Simplified Chinese
Real Estate Contracts: The Importance of the Holdback Clause: Simplified Chinese
Learning About The Canadian Charter of Rights: Simplified Chinese
Writing a Power of Attorney (China): Simplified Chinese
Choosing a Personal Representative for a Will: Simplified Chinese
The Dower Act: Simplified Chinese
Helping Your Children Buy a Home: Loan or Gift?: Simplified Chinese
How to Maximize Your Success in Spousal Sponsorship: Simplified Chinese
*Posted with permission from the author, Kathy Zhang, Barrister and Solicitor.