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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

Address / Contact Info
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

Address / Contact Info
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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Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC

Private, non-profit, self-regulatory organization dedicated to promoting fairness and honesty in the marketplace.more info

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500 - 1190 Melville Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3W1
Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
Phone: (604) 682-2711
Fax: (604) 681-1544
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Bureau of Pensions Advocates (for Veterans)

A unique, nation-wide organization of lawyers within Veterans Affairs Canada.more info

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Office: 1-877-228-2250
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Byrdges Line: 1-866-458-5500

Call 24/7 to speak to a lawyer if arrested OR detained or under active investigation for a criminal offence & in custody, but are not yet charged, and need emergency legal services.more info

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Brydges line
Toll-free: 1-866-458-5500
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Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security - Reconsideration & Appeal Process

Process to follow when an individual does not agree with a Service Canada decision on an application for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) & related programs or Old Age Security (OAS) & related programs.more info

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Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Collects information on fraud and identity theft and provides information on past and current scams, frauds & cybercrimes affecting Canadians.more info

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Report Fraud & Cybercrime: 1-888-495-8501
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Canadian Human Rights Commission National Office

Empowered by the Canadian Human Rights Act to investigate and try to settle complaints of discrimination in employment and in the provision of services within federal jurisdiction.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Human Rights Commission National Office
Eighth Floor - 344 Slater Street
, Ottawa, ON, K1R 1E1
Toll-free: 1-888-214-1090
Phone: (613) 995-1151
Toll-free (TTY): 1-888-643-3304
Fax: (613) 996-9661
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Castlegar Community Corrections Office - West Kootenay Boundary Region

Probation officers ensure adult individuals are following court orders & work closely with them to connect them with community supports, change their behaviour and reduce reoffending.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Corrections, Castlegar Community Corrections Office
1472 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3K3
Toll-free: 1-877-365-8518
Phone: (250) 365-8598
Fax: (250) 365-8581
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Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC) for the RCMP

Independent of the RCMP to ensure the complaints are examined impartially.more info

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Fax: (613) 952-8045
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