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Gov't / Legal / Complaints / Advocacy

OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance

The OmbudService for Life & Health Insurance (OLHI) is a national independent complaint resolution and information service for consumers of Canadian life and health insurance products and services, including life, disability, employee health benefits, travel, and insurance investment products such as annuities and segregated fundsmore info

Address / Contact Info
BC
Toll-free: 1-888-295-8112
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Ombudsperson

Seniors contact the Ombudsperson’s office for a variety of reasons.more info

Address / Contact Info
Second Floor, 947 Fort Street
, Victoria, BC, V8V 3K3
Phone: 1(250) 387-5855
Fax: 1(250) 387-0198
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Patient as Partners | Patient Voices Network

Become a ‘Patient Partner’ to share your concerns and suggestions about our health care system.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC
Phone: (604) 742-1772

Poverty Law Program

This program provides reliable quality poverty law legal services to the diverse BC public. The goal is to ensure fair access to income support programs and services through information, support and one-on-one advocacy for the following areas: Income Assistance: Rights and responsibilities Accessing benefits Disability Appeals and representation at tribunals Housing: Tenant rights and responsibilities Mediation with landlords Dispute resolution hearings Federal Income Related Programs: Assistance with access and appeals for Canada Pension Plan Disability benefits and other federal income programs Employment Insurance Public Education: Provide information workshops, and presentations and written materials to the general public Services are also available in Punjabi Newton Advocacy Programs Contact Information Contact Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm | Monday - Fridaymore info

Address / Contact Info
Sources Community Resource Centres, Newton Resource Centre
#102 – 13771 72A Avenue
, Surrey, BC, V3W 9C6
Phone: (604) 596-2311

Pro Bono Legal Clinic

Newton Advocacy Group Society and The Western Canada Society to Access Justice are proud to present The Neighborhood Law Clinic Pro Bono Legal Service – Free Legal Advice.more info

Address / Contact Info
Access Pro Bono Society of BC (APB)
BC
Phone: (604) 878-7400

Public Guardian and Trustee of BC

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) is a corporation sole established under the Public Guardian and Trustee Act.more info

Address / Contact Info
808 W. Hastings Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L3
Phone: (604) 660-4444
Fax: (604) 660-0374
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RCMP District Offices – District 1 – Central City/Whalley

Police detachment provides special programs such as Block Watch, Lock Out Auto Crime, Home Security, Senior Safety and Speed Watch.more info

Address / Contact Info
10720 King George Blvd
, Surrey, BC, V3T 2X3
Phone: (604) 502-6287

RCMP District Offices – District 2 – Guildford/Fleetwood

Police detachment provides special programs such as Block Watch, Lock Out Auto Crime, Home Security, Senior Safety and Speed Watch.more info

Address / Contact Info
10395 148th Street
, Surrey, BC, V3R 1M3
Phone: (604) 502-6509

RCMP District Offices – District 3 – Newton

Police detachment provides special programs such as Block Watch, Lock Out Auto Crime, Home Security, Senior Safety and Speed Watch.more info

Address / Contact Info
7235 - 137th Street
, Surrey, BC, V3W 1A4
Phone: (604) 502-6560

RCMP District Offices – District 4 – Cloverdale/Port Kells

Police detachment provides special programs such as Block Watch, Lock Out Auto Crime, Home Security, Senior Safety and Speed Watch.more info

Address / Contact Info
5732 - 176A Street
, Surrey, BC, V3S 4H2
Phone: (604) 502-6265