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 | Ad Standards | Toronto | 416-961-6311 | Receives complaints about paid advertising in all media, administers the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards |
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| Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Head Office | Toronto | 416-326-8700, General Inquiry | Provincial regulatory body * regulates the sale, service and consumption of beverage alcohol * regulates and licenses casino gaming, charitable gaming, lotteries and horse racing * addresses complain ... [More] |
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| Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Orillia, Regional Office | Orillia | 1-800-522-2876, Toll Free | Registration and enforcement unit providing a variety of services * Registration * Licensing * Investigations * Enforcement |
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| Automobile Protection Association | Toronto | 416-204-1444 | Consumer information and advocacy regarding automotive industry * free legal advice to members, nonmembers receive basic information * publishes Lemon Aid, guide to new and used car recommendations, ... [More] |
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| Barrie Police Service, Barrie - Fairview Rd, Barrie Police Headquarters | Barrie | 705-725-7025 | Responsible for preserving the peace, preventing crimes and offenses, and apprehending offenders under the crime investigations branch Services include: * Police record checks * Operation Identificati ... [More] |
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| Barrie Police Service, Barrie - Fairview Rd, Vulnerable Persons Registry | Barrie | 705-725-7025 | Provides Police Services with quick access to critical information about a registered vulnerable person such as emergency contact information, detailed physical descriptions, known routines, favorite ... [More] |
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| Barrie Police Services Board, Barrie | Barrie | 705-725-7025 Ext 2206 | Arm's length agency of the City of Barrie * provides governance of the Barrie Police Service in accordance with the provisions of the Police Services Act * composed of two municipal representatives, t ... [More] |
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| Barrie Power and Sail Squadron, Mailing Address | Barrie | Nationwide organization emphasizing boating safety, power and sail navigation and offering accredited boating courses * volunteer trainers offer safe boating courses to the public * legislation requir ... [More] | |
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| Barrie. Legislative and Court Services Department, Barrie - 70 Collier St, City Clerk's Office | Barrie | 705-739-4204 | City Clerk's office oversees Legislative Services, Court Services and Enforcement Services Branches and is responsible for: * providing information to the public concerning City Council activities * ... [More] |
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| Barrie. Legislative and Court Services Department, Barrie - 70 Collier St, Closed Meeting Investigator Service | Barrie | 705-739-4204, Clerk's Office | City of Barrie has engaged an independent and impartial agent through Local Authority Services Limited (LAS) as the Municipal Closed Meeting Investigator * agent is authorized to conduct investigatio ... [More] |
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| Barrie. Municipal Office, Barrie - 45 Cedar Pointe Dr, Enforcement Services | Barrie | 705-739-4241 | Provides information on municipal by-law enforcement including by-laws related to business licences, animal control, lottery licences (includes licences for Break-Open, raffles and bingo), parking tic ... [More] |
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| Barrie. Municipal Office, Finance Department | Barrie | 705-726-4242 | Provides information, reports, analysis and guidance to City Council, the Public and City Departments regarding financial operations of the City * prepares, issues and collects property tax bills for ... [More] |
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| Busby Centre, Barrie - 88 Mulcaster St, Voluntary Trustee Program | Barrie | 705-739-6916 | Voluntary Trustee Program assists people who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness and who are experiencing financial issues gain skills to help them improve their financia ... [More] |
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| Canada Post Corporation, Barrie - Collier St, Post Office | Barrie | 705-722-0972 | Main Post Office for Barrie offering full postal service to the public - money orders, postal boxes, Moneygrams. Have Passport Application and renewal forms as well as the Migratory Game Bird Hunting ... [More] |
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| Canada Post Corporation, Oro, Oro Post Office | Oro-Medonte | 705-487-3917 | Full service post office. Post office boxes, fax service, money orders and Moneygram service. Have Passport Application and renewal forms as well as the Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Some posta ... [More] |
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| Canada. Canada Revenue Agency [Barrie], Barrie - RIAA'S, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program | Barrie | 647-308-4514, Text message preferred | Trained volunteers are available to assist members of the community with modest incomes who have difficulty completing their tax returns * Virtual tax clinic, via zoom or telephone, by appointment on ... [More] |
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| Canada. Canada Revenue Agency [Barrie], Barrie - U1U, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program | Barrie | Trained volunteers are available to assist members of the community with modest incomes who have difficulty completing their tax returns * Appointment required * will complete current and prior years ... [More] | |
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| Canada. Canada Revenue Agency [Barrie], Barrie, North Central Ontario Tax Services Office - Barrie | Barrie | Individual Income Tax Inquiries: 1-800-959-8281, to speak to a live agent, update personal information, get information about various services ; Tax Information - Automated Services: 1-800-267-6999 ; Income Tax Tele-Refund Inquiries: 1-800-959-1956 ; 1-800-590-2056: Revenue Collections Barrie Office | In-person inquiry and payment service at this location ended October 1, 2012. Appointments with a collections or audit officer only. Completed personal income tax forms can be: * filed online using NE ... [More] |
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| Canada. Canada Revenue Agency [Barrie], No Physical Address, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program | Barrie | Trained volunteers available to assist members of the community with modest incomes who have difficulty completing their tax returns * No physical location for clinic, arrangements are made for client ... [More] | |
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| Canada. Canada Revenue Agency [Central East], Online/Web Service, Online Course and Video Presentations | Barrie | The CRA has developed Learn about your taxes , an online learning tool designed to provide individuals with simple tax and financial literacy content. The purpose of this tool is to demystify taxes f ... [More] | |
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| Canada. Canada Revenue Agency, Toronto Region, Canada Child Benefit | Toronto | 1-800-387-1193, English ; Office #2: 1-800-387-1194, French | Tax free monthly payment to assist with the cost of raising children The Ontario Child Benefit and the Child Disability Benefit will be added as supplements to the Canada Child Benefit for eligible fa ... [More] |
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| Canada. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Barrie District Office, Canada. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Barrie District Office | Barrie | 705-739-0008, Barrie Office | Mandated to safeguard Canada's food supply and the plants and animals upon which safe and high-quality food depends * controls and eradicates livestock diseases including control programs for import a ... [More] |
Canada. Office of the Veterans Ombudsman |
Canada. Office of the Veterans Ombudsman | Ottawa | The Veterans Ombudsman is an impartial arms-length and independent officer who is directly accountable to the Minister of Veterans Affairs. As an independent voice, the Ombudsman works to ensure the f ... [More] | ||
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| Canada. Transport Canada, Sarnia, Office of Boating Safety - Pleasure Craft Licences | Sarnia | Small Vessel Regulations under Canada Shipping Act, 2001, require all pleasure craft powered by an engine 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or more to have a pleasure craft licence * pleasure craft licence is th ... [More] | |
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| Canada. Transport Canada, Sarnia, Office of Boating Safety - Pleasure Craft Operator Card | Sarnia | Operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes are required to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, (PCOC), as proof of competency on board at all times * Testing a ... [More] | |
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| Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, No physical location | North Bay | Assists anyone who feels they have been the victim of consumer fraud or identity theft by telemarketers, email, fax, phone, or businesses. Services include: * Provides information on frauds and scams ... [More] | |
Canadian Firearms Program |
Canadian Firearms Program | Ottawa | Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) oversees firearms licences and registration, maintains national firearm safety training standards, assists law enforcement agencies and aims to enhance public safety. ... [More] | ||
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| Canadian Hearing Services, Hearing Care Counselling Program | Provides communication and hearing health support services to enable people with a hearing loss carry out daily living activities independently, safely, and with reduced communication difficulties Se ... [More] | ||
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| Canadian Human Rights Commission | Ottawa | 613-995-1151 | Canadian Human Rights Commission: * administers the Canadian Human Rights Act * handles complaints (including sexual harassment) against organizations * carries out compliance audits of employers and ... [More] |
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| Clearview. Municipal Office | Clearview (Simcoe County) | 705-428-6230 | COVID-19 Response The Clearview Administration Centre is open to the public Monday to Friday in person or by calling ahead and booking an appointment. Check here for current impacts to services. Regu ... [More] |
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| College of Psychologists of Ontario (The) | Toronto Downtown North | 416-961-8817 | Regulates psychologists and psychological associates * investigates consumer complaints * educational materials and information for the public and professionals * directory of members available on th ... [More] |
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| Commissionaires, Barrie, Identification Services | Barrie | 705-728-1700 Ext 721, Identification Services | Identification services offered at Barrie location * Criminal Record checks/Police Check - CPIC Levl 1 and CPIC Level 2 (CRJMC) * Fingerprinting - Digital * Passport Photos * Pardons/Record Suspension ... [More] |
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| Consolidated Credit Canada, Mailing Address | Toronto | Charitable non-profit credit counselling organization that provides free credit counselling, budgeting assistance, and debt repayment options to Canadians struggling with financial hardship * counsell ... [More] | |
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| Credit Canada Debt Solutions, Barrie Office | Barrie | 705-252-2327 | Consumer debt counselling and budget planning services * alternative to bankruptcy * debt consolidation services * includes assistance with arranging budgets, creditor intervention and acting as a go ... [More] |
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| Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka, Barrie Central Office, Community Support Services | Barrie | 705-728-3577 | Provide support and equal access to information, education, resources and services from within the community promoting healthy independent living. Services can be provided in person, virtually or a co ... [More] |
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| DriveTest / Serco Des, Barrie, Driver Examination Centre | Barrie | Licensed by the Government of Ontario to administer the driver's visual, knowledge and road tests * persons moving to Ontario from another province or country may exchange their current valid driver's ... [More] | |
Fair Practices Commission |
Fair Practices Commission | Toronto Downtown | 416-603-3010 | Ensures fair practices at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board * receives complaints from injured workers, employers and service providers * helps to resolve concerns about alleged unfair practice ... [More] | |
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| General Insurance OmbudService | Toronto Downtown | Independent organization helping Canadian consumers resolve disputes or concerns with their home, auto or business insurers. Responds to consumer inquiries and complaints. Provide accurate information ... [More] | |
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| Independent Living Services Simcoe County, Barrie, Community Development and Training and Consultation | Barrie | 705-737-3263 | Community Development and Training and Consultation work supports improvements in accessibility. Offers public education programs relating to Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) s ... [More] |
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| Independent Living Services Simcoe County, Barrie | Barrie | 705-737-3263 | Assists adults and seniors, with physical disabilities or limitations, in Simcoe County and area, to live independently Services include: * Personal Support * Assisted Living Support * Homemaking * Ho ... [More] |
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| Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario | Toronto Downtown | 416-326-3333 | Oversees Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act, Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act as well as the provincial and municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Priva ... [More] |
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| Insurance Bureau of Canada, Ontario Head Office, Consumer Information Centre | Toronto | 416-362-2031 | Handles questions and concerns about automobile, property and liability insurance * information on loss prevention, safety tips * presentations to community groups on insurance related topics Communit ... [More] |
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| Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, Barrie Assessment Office | Barrie | 1-866-296-6722 | Does assessments (on which property taxes are based) of properties, including land and buildings. Also assesses exempt properties. Municipal enumerations are undertaken to produce municipal voters li ... [More] |
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| Ontario College of Trades | Toronto Downtown | 647-847-3000 | Under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, the College has the mandate and powers to regulate all approved trades in Ontario, and will perform standard regulatory functions such ... [More] |
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| Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, Consumer Outreach and Education | Toronto | 416-226-4500 | Responsible for administering and enforcing the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), a public protection statute delegated by the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery Four key areas of servi ... [More] |
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| Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council | Toronto | 416-226-4500 | Administer and enforces Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) * ensures registration of dealers and salespersons * inspects dealerships * receives consumer complaints * conducts investigations and prosecu ... [More] |
Ontario Photo Card |
Ontario Photo Card | Ontario | The Ontario Photo Card is a government-issued identification card available to residents of Ontario, 16 years of age and over who do not have a driver's licence Photo Card has security features simila ... [More] | ||
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| Ontario. Ministry of Education, Central East Region, Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing | Toronto | 416-325-2929 ; 1-877-510-5333, Licensed child care complaints ; 1-844-516-6263, Unlicensed child care complaints | Licences and inspects all group child care programs including child care centres and home child care agencies * online child care finder includes licensing reports * assesses licensed programs in acco ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Peterborough - Mailing Address, Natural Resources Information and Support Centre | Peterborough | Not a walk-in customer service counter Provides free information by phone, teletype and email to the public about Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's programs and services. Topics of interest ... [More] | |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Finance., Oshawa, Retail Sales Tax | Oshawa | Oversees the retail sales tax paid when privately buying a used car, motorcycle, snowmobile, vessels and watercraft, or aircraft. The tax will be based on the purchase price or the average wholesale v ... [More] | |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. Consumer Protection Ontario | Toronto | 416-326-8800, (within Toronto) ; Toll Free TTY: 1-877-666-6545 | Public information and advice on consumer rights and responsibilities, complaints and consumer protection legislation * attempts to mediate complaints arising from regulated sectors of the marketplace ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Employment Practices Branch, Central Region West, Newmarket, Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Employment Practices Branch, Central Region West, Newmarket | Newmarket | Newmarket Office: 905-715-7020 | Administers and enforces the Employment Standards Act, 2000 Guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 Provides for minimum terms and conditions of employment: * sets out maximum number of hours that ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line | Toronto Downtown Central | Government service concerning long-term care homes and Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) in Ontario * handles concerns and registers complaints about long-term care homes and HCCSS * in ... [More] | |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Rental Housing Enforcement Unit | Toronto | General Inquiry: 416-585-7214 | Regulates the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in residential properties * responds to complaints about offences under the Residential Tenancies Act * investigates complaints up t ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Barrie Courthouse - Office 301, Superior Court of Justice - Family Court | Barrie | 705-739-6116 | Family Court matters include: * domestic relations law (custody of children, divorces, child access provision, support orders for spouses and children, restraining orders and other matters pertaining ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Transportation, Barrie - Commerce Park Dr, Central Region - International Registration Plan | Barrie | 705-739-6626 | Registers trucks travelling between provinces and across international borders * Does fleet registration, fleet registration renewals, changes in fleets |
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| Salvation Army, Midland - Dominion Ave, Community Church | Midland | 705-526-5683 | The Salvation Army in Midland provides * temporary food assistance * support during times of crisis * budget counselling * advocacy * referral services * practical and spiritual counselling * Christma ... [More] |
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| Salvation Army Barrie, Barrie - Bayfield St, Community and Family Services | Barrie | 705-728-3737 | Back to Work Program * provides new or gently used work boots to individuals who have legitimate work offers (boots and sizes as available), call for information * usable work boots can be dropped of ... [More] |
Service Canada, Virtual Service, Registered Disability Savings Plan |
Service Canada, Virtual Service, Registered Disability Savings Plan | Canada | Service Canada: 1-800-622-6232 (1-800-O-CANADA) * 1-866-204-0357 (Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm) | A long-term savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future. If you are a Canadian resident under age 60 and are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (Disabil ... [More] | |
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| Service Canada, Barrie, Service Canada Centre, Barrie | Barrie | 1-800-622-6232 | One-stop service delivery for wide range of federal programs and services including: * internet access * assistance locating and applying for government programs including Employment Insurance, Social ... [More] |
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| Service Canada, Barrie, Social Insurance Numbers | Barrie | 1-800-622-6232 | Social Insurance number is a confidential number used for income reporting purposes * number may be collected by institutions where interest or incomes are earned, such as banks, credit unions, trust ... [More] |
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| Service Canada, Orillia, Service Canada, Orillia | Orillia | No public telephone number | COVID-19 (10 November 2021) - All in person Service Canada Centres are closed to the public until further notice * clients can apply for critical services online * personal service support for EI and ... [More] |
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| ServiceOntario, Barrie - Bayfield St, Barrie (Bayfield St) Service Counter | Barrie | 705-722-5210 | Access to wide range of Ontario government services, staff assistance, information and referral Over 55 services are available online, see Renew Products Online for more information Driver and Vehicle ... [More] |
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| ServiceOntario, Barrie - Burton Ave, Barrie (Burton Ave) Service Counter | Barrie | 705-722-5210 | Access to wide range of Ontario government services, staff assistance, information and referral Over 55 services are available online, see Renew Products Online for more information Driver and Vehicle ... [More] |
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| ServiceOntario, Barrie - Simcoe St, Barrie (Simcoe St) Service Counter | Barrie | Access to wide range of Ontario government services, staff assistance, information and referral Over 55 services are available online, see Renew Products Online for more information Business Registrat ... [More] | |
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| ServiceOntario, Barrie - Worsley St, Barrie Land Registry Office 51 | Barrie | 705-725-7232 | Land registration system contains official records of land and property in Ontario including the title, deed, mortgage and other land documents * Registers, stores and manages documents such as transf ... [More] |
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| ServiceOntario, Office of the Registrar General | Toronto | General Inquiry: 416-325-8305 ; General Inquiry: 1-800-461-2156, Toll Free ; ServiceOntario Main Call Centre: 416-326-1234 ; ServiceOntario Main Call Centre: 1-800-267-8097, Toll Free | Issues certificates for births, deaths, marriages and adoptions that occurred in Ontario; administers name changes; registers clergy, judges and others authorized to perform marriages For information ... [More] |
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| Simcoe County Home Builders' Association | Barrie | 705-431-5030 | Preserves and enhances affordable, quality housing through professionalism, education, research and development, proactive legislative involvement and consumer advocacy * have information to assist co ... [More] |
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| Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Barrie Office, Child Welfare, Adoption and Foster Care Services | Barrie | 705-726-6587 | Child protection and children's mental health agency promoting, supporting and protecting the mental, physical, emotional and social well-being of children and youth * Branch offices located in Barrie ... [More] |
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| Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, Orillia Office, Child Welfare, Adoption and Foster Care Services | Orillia | 705-325-1005, Intake for new clients: 705-726-6587 | Child protection and children's mental health agency promoting, supporting and protecting the mental, physical, emotional and social well-being of children and youth * Branch offices located in Barrie ... [More] |
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| Tarion Warranty Corporation, Ontario New Home Warranty Program | Toronto Downtown | Responsible for administering the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, which outlines the warranty protection that new home purchasers are entitled to in Ontario. * Licence new home builders and vend ... [More] | |
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| TransUnion of Canada, Burlington, Consumer Relations | Burlington | Toll Free 1-800-663-9980 | Stores and maintains credit information about individual Canadian consumers for use by members of the credit reporting agency * provides credit reports to individuals upon request * provides i ... [More] |
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| University of Toronto, Comparative Education Service | Toronto | 416-978-2400 | Assesses international academic qualifications and evaluates equivalence to Canadian education system * assessment reports are used for immigration, employment, admission to some community colleges, ... [More] |