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/...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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. ...

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.

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...

Offers educational initiatives for people with disabilities and their families. These are designed for individuals, families, and organizations, and include workshops, courses, retreats, publications and online resources to help planning for oneself and for lo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

Oversees the retail sales of personal-use motor vehicles in BC. Licenses and regulates automobile, RV, and motorcycle dealers and salespeople. Administers consumer protection legislation related to licensed motor dealers, including professional standards, cons...

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...

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...

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...