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/...

Organization of accredited businesses that helps consumers find and recommend businesses they can trust. Offers free and accessible consumer support services including consumer tips, fraud prevention resources, customer and advertising reviews, and education. ...

Offers confidential credit counselling, debt repayment and consolidation programs, and personal budget planning. Counselling is by telephone and is free, non-judgmental, and solution-focused. Nominal sliding scale fee for debt repayment programs. Offers educat...

Handles complaints about false, deceptive, misleading, or fraudulent acts including telemarketing, mail fraud, ID theft, internet fraud, and other consumer scams with a Canadian connection. CAFC plays a role in the collection and dissemination of information t...

Independent public authority in charge of regulating and supervising Canadian broadcasting, telecommunications, and internet. Balances the interests of consumers, the creative community, and distribution industries in implementing public policy objectives esta...

Provides free credit counselling, budgeting assistance, and financial education resources and programs. Services and materials are focused on the basics of financial literacy and supporting personal financial hardship. Service may be available in several langu...

Promotes a fair marketplace for consumers and businesses in British Columbia. Mandated to deliver consumer protection services throughout the province, promote fairness and understanding in the marketplace, and enforce consumer protection laws. Oversees and re...

Provides workshops and one-to-one support around financial literacy. Topics include debt management and repayment, building credit, and saving for the future. Supports participants to access resources and connects them to program graduates.

Offers confidential credit counselling, debt repayment and consolidation programs, and personal budget planning. Counselling is in person or by telephone and is free, non-judgmental, and solution-focused. Nominal sliding scale fee for debt repayment programs. ...

Independent regulatory agency works to protect and inform consumers of financial services, and investigates possible breaches of banking laws. Ensures that federally regulated financial institutions comply with federal consumer protection laws and regulations;...

Money Skills workshops teach people on low incomes, newcomers, youth, and seniors about budgeting, credit/debit management, banking, saving and investing, and consumerism. Prosper One-on-one Financial Coaching provides up to three free financial coaching sessi...

Free online tool that provides individuals with disabilities and those who support them with the resources to help plan for the future; available for residents of BC and Ontario. Covers topics that include personal, financial and estate planning; housing; taxe...

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides contributors and their families with retirement (age 60 and over), disability, survivor, death, and children's benefits. The Old Age Security (OAS) pension is available from age 65 to most Canadians who have lived here fo...

Helps people move forward in life by providing them with the financial knowledge and community support to take the next steps towards greater independence and sustainable positive change. Programs include financial education, mentorship, and collaboration that...

Community initiative brings together people working in the field of literacy to share information and expertise. Organizes literacy-related meetings and events. Website provides links to literacy resources online as well as a list of community literacy program...

Supervises the administration of bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, including commercial reorganizations, consumer proposals, and receiverships; maintains a publicly accessible record of these proceedings on website. Provides general bankruptcy information...

Independent agency resolves disputes between participating banking services and investment firms and their customers if they can't solve disputes on their own. Investigates complaints about most banking and investment services and products including mishandled...

Develops and promotes financial policies, programs, and resources in collaboration with governments, businesses, and community groups. Works to improve the financial knowledge and well-being of low-income Canadians by developing online financial information to...

Assures a guaranteed minimum monthly income for BC residents aged 65 and over receiving the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)/ Old Age Security (OAS) or federal Allowance (formerly Spouse's Allowance). If the income level of an eligible senior's total...

Provides in-person information and access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits related to employment, financial assistance, and personal identification. Includes programs that assist seniors, families and children, individuals with disab...

Provides in-person information and access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits related to employment, financial assistance, and personal identification. Includes programs that assist seniors, families and children, individuals with disab...

Provides in-person information and access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits related to employment, financial assistance, and personal identification. Includes programs that assist seniors, families and children, individuals with disab...

Provides in-person information and access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits related to employment, financial assistance, and personal identification. Includes programs that assist seniors, families and children, individuals with disab...

Provides in-person information and access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits related to employment, financial assistance, and personal identification. Includes programs that assist seniors, families and children, individuals with disab...

Provides in-person information and access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits related to employment, financial assistance, and personal identification. Includes programs that assist seniors, families and children, individuals with disab...