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BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

Addresses the root causes of inequality, discrimination and injustice in B.C. by shifting laws, policies, practices and cultures through education, research, advocacy, inquiry and monitoring.more info

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536 - 999 Canada Place
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3E1
Toll-free: 1-844-922-6472
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BC Ombudsperson

Responsible for making sure that the administrative practices and services of public agencies are fair, reasonable, appropriate and equitable.more info

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Second Floor - 947 Fort Street
, Victoria, BC, V8V 3K3
Toll-free: 1-800-567-3247
Phone: (250) 387-5855
Fax: (250) 387-0198
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Poverty Advocacy Program - Trail & Boundary Areas

Free advocacy services for those on a low income concerned with income & disability assistance, tenancy, CPP Plan Disability, EI, debt, and other income support related programs.more info

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Trail Family and Individual Resource (FAIR) Centre Society
2079 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1K7
Poverty Advocate: (250) 364-2326 ext 235
Fax: (250) 364-1255
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PovNet

Website based service for people on welfare, advocates and community groups who are involved in anti-poverty work in BC.more info

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The Advocacy Centre

Provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents, offers community based victim services and is a Legal Aid community partner.more info

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100 - 205 Hall Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0B4
Office: (250) 352-5777
Toll-free: 1-877-352-5777
Advocate: (250) 608-0589
Fax: (250) 352-5723
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