Professional association that represents Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) in BC. Counsellors with the RCC designation have met specific educational and training criteria and also committed to upholding certain standards of practice. BCACC receives and inv...

Regulates licensed practical nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in BC. Duties include registering nurses, setting standards of practice, assessing nursing education programs, addressing complaints about ...

Regulates social workers registered in the province of BC. Website has online registry of all registered social workers, under 'Find a Social Worker.' Does not provide referrals to social workers. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

The umbrella organization for individual community-based Crime Stoppers programs in the province. Works with local Crime Stoppers programs to engage the public to provide information about crimes anonymously. Each local Crime Stoppers program works with citize...

Advocates for reform within the BC family justice system. Employing a human-centred design model, uses action instead of research to promote a learn-as-you-go model to try to effect change within the system. Designs and supports initiatives that preserve or im...

Provides ferry services throughout coastal BC. Reservations for travel can be made by phone or online. See website for fares, reservations, schedules, route information, and complaints. Ferry service hours vary by season and by route. Serves Alert Bay, Bella B...

Provides regulatory rules to protect depositors and policyholders against insolvency of a trust company, credit union, or insurance company; and to safeguard consumers against improper market conduct in the financial services and real estate industries. Does n...

Provides continuing education opportunities and annual events for members and professionals in the funeral service field, including apprenticeship and training programs for those new to the field. Works with Consumer Protection BC to investigate inquiries and/...

Tracks and follows up on reports of hate crimes, coordinating with local police as appropriate. People may call to obtain general information or to speak to police about a hate incident. Community liaison is provided by both this office and the Multiculturalis...

Develops, manages, and administers a wide range of housing options, including subsidized housing. Serves low-income seniors and families, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, women and children at risk of violence, people experiencing homelessness, and...

Carries out scholarly research, writing, and analysis for law reform; collaborates with government; and provides publications, resources, and support for outreach and public information. The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) carries out similar work focused...

Conducts and manages commercial gaming in BC in accordance with the Gaming Control Act. Generates income for charitable organizations. Offers information on how to play lottery games. Also investigates complaints by people who think they should have won or wer...

Works to ensure the well-being of BC Metis Federation members in BC, and to advance Metis knowledge, language, culture, wellness, and self-determination through capacity building and systemic advocacy. Assists in creating employment and training opportunities ...

An independent office of the legislature mandated to ensure fair and reasonable treatment by provincial public authorities. Investigates complaints about administrative decisions and actions of public agencies, provincial government ministries, Crown corporati...

Association provides services and resources to professional firefighter locals in BC and the Yukon. Services include advocacy for public safety and best fire safety practices, educational information, and research. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday to Fr...

Independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating securities trading in BC through the administration of the Securities Act. Protects and promotes the public interest, and supports fair, efficient, and innovative capital markets. Helps with c...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, provincial nominees who are n...

Member-based organization that aims to improve the services and strategies to respond to, prevent, and end violence against women, children and youth. Provides support to Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes and PEACE (formerly Children Who Wi...

Partners with local municipalities to provide planning, marketing, fleet, and funding support for all transit services in BC outside of Metro Vancouver. Offers conventional and custom transit services; for information about services in each community, visit th...

Independent regulatory agency of the Government of British Columbia that operates under and administers the Utilities Commission Act. Responsible for the regulation of BC's natural gas and electricity utilities. Also regulates intra-provincial pipelines and un...

Provides workers in BC and their dependants with free independent advice, assistance, representation, training, and mentoring with respect to workers' compensation issues; operates independently of WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides workers in BC and their dependants with free independent advice, assistance, representation, training, and mentoring with respect to workers' compensation issues; operates independently of WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides workers in BC and their dependants with free independent advice, assistance, representation, training, and mentoring with respect to workers' compensation issues; operates independently of WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides workers in BC and their dependants with free independent advice, assistance, representation, training, and mentoring with respect to workers' compensation issues; operates independently of WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides workers in BC and their dependants with free independent advice, assistance, representation, training, and mentoring with respect to workers' compensation issues; operates independently of WorkSafeBC. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.