Serves as the operational arm of the regulatory structure for holders of BC teaching certificates. Assesses applicants for certification (classroom teachers, principals, vice-principals, directors, and superintendents in public and private K-12 school systems)...

Works to educate and empower people to hold their governments accountable, challenge the influence of corporations, and fight for social and economic justice. Advocates for clean water, fair trade, green energy, public health care, and a vibrant democracy. Hou...

Acts as a unified voice of member associations pursuing regulation to protect the public and ensure accountability across the profession. Members include associations representing professionals such as marriage and family counsellors, as well as therapists in ...

Delivers a wide range of services and programs to provide for the transportation needs of Metro Vancouver residents and businesses. These include an extensive bus system throughout the region, SkyTrain rapid transit, SeaBus passenger ferries, West Coast Expres...

Provides credit report services for individuals and businesses. A Consumer Disclosure is a complete account of all inquiries made to an individual's credit information, including account management inquiries, non-credit-related inquiries, and the individual's ...

Provides free advice, assistance, and representation to Indigenous people who qualify financially for legal assistance and have a legal issue that falls under the jurisdiction of the British Columbia provincial courts. Cases may include criminal matters, famil...

Offers legal services to Indigenous people in Vancouver and area who otherwise cannot access it; clients may not be eligible for legal aid or need legal advice on matters not covered by legal aid. Services include legal aid intake, advocacy for people living i...

Provides assistance to eligible veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces (Regular and Reserve), members and former members of the RCMP, their families, and caregivers. Services include information and referral, form completion assistance, needs assessmen...

Provides policing services to the community of Vancouver. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Provides safe, secure, temporary shelter and support for women (born female) with or without children, who are fleeing violent relationships or are at-risk of abuse, threats, or violence. Accepts male children up to age 19 on a case-by-case basis. Accepts refu...

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...

Facilitates the development and support of microboards and individualized funding for individuals with disabilities. Nonprofit society.

Provides disability compensation, economic support, and health care benefits to eligible veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces, members and former members of the RCMP, and their families. Services include information and referral, form completion a...

International partnership of law enforcement agencies from Canada, the United States, and 10 other countries, as well as non-government organizations and industry, that works to help protect children from online child abuse and other forms of transnational chi...

Provides culturally appropriate supports to address the over-representation of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) in the criminal justice system in BC, and eliminates barriers that may prevent someone from attending a justice centre in person...

Association represents and promotes volunteer firefighters in BC. Provides services and resources to volunteer firefighters including training and education. Nonprofit society.

Provides legal services to individuals and organizations who have concerns regarding the environment. Advocates for legislative reforms to protect the environment and ensures public participation in environmental decision making. Also provides public legal edu...

Works to deepen justice and substantive equality for women, people who experience gender discrimination, and Indigenous peoples and communities through public legal education, submissions to government, and interventions in selected test cases under the Canadi...

Works in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department to enhance the accessibility of police services for the West End and Coal Harbour neighbourhood communities. Services include public education on crime prevention and personal safety, and assistance wit...

Provides policing services to West Vancouver. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday; after hours, calls are answered by E-Comm.

Provides community policing and crime prevention programming. Also provides police information checks, general information, police certificates, and assistance with record suspension applications. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday; closed on statutory ho...

Encourages the public to report suspicious, exaggerated, or fraudulent insurance claims and other fradulent activity related to driver licensing, and vehicle licensing and registration. Also deals with witness reports. Callers can remain anonymous. Operates 24...

A national organization advocating for women-centred community economic development in Canada. Works to increase the level of economic security among women. Creates resources and tools for organizations, and promotes a women-focused approach to community econo...

Network for workplace justice builds collective power through community organizing by and for precarious and non-unionized workers across BC. Know Your Rights resources provide information on employment rights; resources are available in English, Spanish, Chin...

Provides workers in BC with information about workers' compensation and the appeals process, and hears appeals concerning discriminatory action complaints and applications to reopen claims; operates independently of WorkSafeBC. Also provides certificates to th...