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You must be at least 16 years old to apply for an adult passport. You can find the application here.
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Know your fundamental rights at home, school, work, and public spaces.
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Gender Identity & the Law
In British Columbia, the law protects people’s gender identity and how they show their gender.
Can I Change My Pronouns?
Everyone has the right to define their gender identity and express their gender. Recognition and respect for an individual’s gender identity and expression begins with using their names and pronouns correctly, which is a right recognized and protected by the BC Human Rights Code.
Register for List of Future Votes
Register for List of Future Votes
The minimum age Canadian citizens can vote in municipal, provincial or federal elections is 18. If you are 16 or 17 you can register on the List of Future Voters which will automatically register you to vote when you turn 18. You can learn more about registering to the Future Voter list at Elections BC.
Voting
Voting
The minimum age Canadian citizens can vote in municipal, provincial or federal elections is 18.
International Rights of the Child
International Rights of the Child
UN Convention on the Right of the Child that apply to you up until you are 18. All children have the right
- Not to be discriminated against
- To live, be safe and develop to your fullest potential
- To have a voice heard and respected in decisions that impact you
- To have adults make decisions about you that are in your best interest
Dig deeper in Kids have rights!
Have I been discriminated against?
Discrimination is when someone is treated badly or unfairly because of a personal characteristic that the law protects. You have the right not to be discriminated against.
Your Rights in Care: What You Need to Know
You won’t get in trouble for speaking up about your concerns or asking questions—it’s your right.
Tell me more: Right to Protest
Know your rights, limits and risks when protesting to effectively contribute to meaningful social change in Canada
Kids have rights!
You have many protected rights. These rights are fundamental, and cannot be taken away from you or given up. Knowing your rights helps you better stand up for yourself and others!