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 | Ad Standards, Toronto | 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 | 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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| 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 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. 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] |
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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| 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] | |
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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 the ... [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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| 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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| 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] |
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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 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 Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line | Toronto Downtown Central | Government service concerning long-term care homes in Ontario * handles concerns and registers complaints about long-term care homes * initial calls or written complaints are answered by ACTION Line s ... [More] | |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Rental Housing Enforcement Unit | Toronto | 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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| 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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| 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] |