Legal Resources

Access Legal Aid and Research Canadian Law

No Library Card Required

ClickLaw

Legal information, education and help for British Columbians. https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/

CanLii

The Canadian Legal Information Institute provides court judgments, tribunal decisions, and statutes and regulations from all Canadian jurisdictions.  https://www.canlii.org/en/index.html

TRAC

The Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre provides information and resources about residential tenancy law. https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/

BC Codes

The Province of British Columbia offers the BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes online at no charge. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/construction-industry/building-codes-standards/bc-codes/2024-bc-codes

Dial-a-law

Free information on the law in British Columbia in 130 topic areas, reviewed by lawyers and updated regularly. https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/

Legal Aid BC

Legal information, education and help for British Columbians. https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/

Squamish Open Data

A hub for information about your community

This hub provides access to all of the currently published open data by the District of Squamish. With open data you can view it, map it, style it, chart it, download it, or share it.

Explore data sets with information related to Squamish and its neighbourhoods, including:

  • Infrastructure
  • Business
  • Development & Zoning
  • Flood Protection
  • Environment
  • Transportation
  • Recreation
  • And more

No Library Card Required

Small Business Accelerator

Tools to Succeed as a Small Business Owner or Entrepreneur in BC

The Small Business Accelerator is an initiative of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Use the free tools on this website to structure your market research, grow your business, gage potential market size or learn the latest industry trends. Managed by specialized librarians, the Small Business Accelerator (SBA) provides free access to reliable resources to help you build a successful business.

No Library Card Required

Grant Connect

Find a Funding Program for your Initiative

Search thousands of grant opportunities and save countless research hours, with access to GrantConnect while visiting the Squamish Public Library. 

Get the best prospects

Search comprehensive data managed by expert fundraisers who know what you need. You’ll know what to ask, how much to ask for, and even how to position your ask for success.

Every moment counts

Access up-to-date information on all Canadian grantmakers. Whether on-the-go to a donor meeting or on a last-minute call, mobile capacity lets you make the most of your time.

Drive goals forward

Keep your work on track and your team on the same page. Let Grant Connect help you manage deadlines and stay organized so you can focus on polishing your grant application.

IMPORTANT: You don’t need a library card to access Grant Connect, however it can only be accessed while on-site at the Squamish Public Library.

In-Library Use Only