Glossary - Human Rights

In Family Law, Housing Law, Human Rights, Tribunals and Courts

Give or deliver a document to someone. Usually the law says how you can give or deliver the document, who has to get it, and the deadline by which they have to get it.

In Human Rights

A service is something that is offered to help meet a need. Some examples are:

• Stores, restaurants and bars
• Hospitals and health services
• Schools, universities and colleges
• Public places, amenities and utilities such as recreation centres, public washrooms, malls and parks
• Services and programs provided by municipal and provincial governments including social assistance and other benefits, and public transit
• Services provided by insurance companies

Services can be offered by individuals, companies, or the government.