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You have to be at least 17 to donate blood in Canada. There are other requirements you must meet to be eligible. Figure out if you are eligible: Am I eligible to donate blood?
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Info on consent, healthcare access, identity, and healthy relationships
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What are my rights if I’m made a mental health patient against my will?
BIG IDEA
It makes sense if you are scared and confused. You can speak to an independent Rights Advisor to help you understand your rights.
It makes sense if you are scared and confused. You can speak to an independent Rights Advisor to help you understand your rights.
Even if you have to stay in the hospital against your wishes, you still have rights.
Age Based Rights
Discover your rights and responsibilities at each age in British Columbia—from school attendance at age 5 to voting at 18 and beyond. This guide helps youth understand legal milestones and protections.
Age of Sexual Consent
Consent to Sexual Activity
People must generally be at least 16 to be able to legally agree to sexual activity. But if 16 or 17 years old, you can only consent to sexual activity if the other person is not in a position of authority or trust and there is no exploitation or dependency.
Consent to sex with a partner close in age
Consent to sex with a partner close in age
A 12 or 13 year old can consent to sexual activity with someone no more than 2 years older. The older person cannot be in a position of authority or trust (like a camp counselor or coach) and there must not be any exploitation of the younger person or dependency on the older person (like they are providing them with a place to stay).
Buying alcohol, cigarettes or marijuana, lottery tickets, and gambling
Buying alcohol, cigarettes or marijuana, lottery tickets, and gambling
You are an adult and now have the responsibility of making decisions in your own best interest.
Organ Donation
Organ Donation
People of any age can register to be organ donors but if you are under 19 you need a parent/guardian sign on your behalf.
Tattoos and Piercings
Tattoos and Piercings
No minimum age for tattoos or piercings, however businesses can set a minimum age or require parental consent.
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
BIG IDEA
You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe with everyone you spend time with. Don't settle for anything less.
You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe with everyone you spend time with. Don't settle for anything less.
Wondering if your relationship is healthy? This guide helps youth in British Columbia identify green flags (like respect and kindness) and red flags (like control or isolation) to ensure your relationships are safe and supportive.
Tattoos and Piercings: What You Need to Know
BIG IDEA
There is no minimum age that you need to be to legally get a tattoo or piercing. But businesses are allowed to require parental consent or set their own age requirements.
There is no minimum age that you need to be to legally get a tattoo or piercing. But businesses are allowed to require parental consent or set their own age requirements.
In British Columbia, there’s no legal minimum age for tattoos or piercings. However, studios often require parental consent for those under 19. Learn about age guidelines, informed consent, and how to choose a reputable studio.