Receives complaints that are referred from the Yukon Human Rights Commission. If the panel of adjudicators determine that a complaint is proven, it can order the respondent to stop the discrimination, pay damages for losses caused by the discrimination, and pa...

Promotes equality and diversity through research, education, and enforcement of the Yukon Human Rights Act. Provides free and confidential information on the complaint process. Helps to settle complaints of discrimination through mediation by assisting both th...

Provides critical support services, including street outreach, to youth ages 16 to 26 who are homeless, at risk of becoming homelessness, or difficult to house. Youth Homelessness Outreach Workers collaborate with community partners to support youth to transit...

Wachiay is a community hub and service provider for indigenous and non-indigenous people. Offers a daycare; programs for seniors; employment services; a volunteer income tax program; and access to a multimedia design studio. Also provides support services to c...

A volunteer-run union that seeks to build a base of tenants throughout the city to establish political power to create change. Aim is to educate renters on their rights and provide practical and emotional support to tenants in dispute with their landlords. Adv...

Serves as the voice of the rental housing industry in BC, fostering the effective exchange of information pertinent to the industry, and providing access to services and support to help owners and managers of rental housing mitigate risk and enhance their fina...

Works to educate individuals and groups on human rights issues and legislation. Assists individuals in the process of filing a human rights complaint with BC Human Rights Tribunal or Canadian Human Rights Commission. Also assists individuals who are facing dis...

Provides free, in-person legal advocacy and representation for people in the Greater Victoria area who are dealing with provincial disability benefit (PWD) applications and appeals, income assistance (welfare), and residential tenancy disputes. Also provides i...

Provides support services to individuals and families who are residents of BC Housing Monashee Court in Revelstoke. Assists tenants to overcome challenges that may arise, so they can be successful in their tenancies and in their lives. Provides coaching, capac...

Helps Tri-Cities, Anmore, and Belcarra residents who are or experiencing or at risk of homelessness to preserve their tenancy or help them look for a new home where appropriate. Services may include education about tenant rights and responsibilities, connectio...

Promotes the legal protection of residential tenants in British Columbia by providing information, education, support, and research on residential tenancy matters. Services include a Tenant Infoline, educational workshops/webinars, multilingual publications, a...

Outreach program that supports youth up to age 24 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness, and who fall outside of eligibility for funding from either Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or Housing First supports. Servic...

Supports youth ages 16 to 19 to find, secure, and maintain safe and affordable housing while transitioning to adulthood. In-office services include advocacy, housing search assistance, moving assistance, and landlord mediation support. Service also provided at...

Provides one-time emergency loans to low-income individuals and families to help them avoid becoming homeless. Loans can be used for rent or utilities. May provide a loan for up to $1,400 for a single person or up to $1,800 for a family. Serves applicants rent...

Offers free legal assistance and representation to qualifying low-income tenants appearing before the Residential Tenancy Branch. Provides assistance with contesting an eviction, disputing an illegal rent increase, seeking compensation for one's loss of quiet ...

Oversees the relationship between landlords and tenants and is responsible for the administration of the Residential Tenancy Act and the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act. Provides information and tips to help landlords and tenants have successful tenancies. ...

Provides information about the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants as set out in the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Provides legally binding dispute resolution when issues arise that cannot be resolved by landlords and tenants. Office ho...

Provides information on City of Vancouver renter protection policies and helps renters in locating building-specific information.

Offers free courses including the RentSmart Certificate course which empowers tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities; communicate effectively with neighbours and roommates; budget to maintain their housing; and to understand how to look after ...

Provides assistance and information to the public regarding poverty law issues such as tenant rights, income assistance, disability benefits, the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, the SAFER Program, and employment standar...

Provides legal advice and support related to poverty, domestic violence, and crisis prevention. Areas of service include assistance with benefits, credits, and subsidies; tenancy-related issues; employment law and worker's rights; consumer law; debt issues; In...

Legal advocacy program helps people understand information about poverty law, including topics such as income assistance, disability assistance, Canada Pension Plan disability, employment insurance, and tenancy. Advocates provide basic information on law and p...

Monitors and reviews system-wide issues affecting the well-being of seniors and raises awareness about resources available to them. Also makes recommendations to government and others who deliver seniors' services related to health care, personal care, housing...

Serves as the voice of the rental housing industry in BC, fostering the effective exchange of information pertinent to the industry, and providing access to services and support to help owners and managers of rental housing mitigate risk and enhance their fina...

Website registry allows tenants to screen potential landlords to ensure they are familiar with the basics of the Residential Tenancy Act. Registered landlords will have completed a two-hour online course in order to be part of a searchable database for renters...