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 | Ad Standards, Toronto | Toronto | Receives complaints about paid advertising in all media, administers the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards |
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| Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario | Toronto | Provincial regulatory body * regulates the sale, service and consumption of beverage alcohol * regulates and licenses casino gaming, charitable gaming, lotteries and horse racing * addresses complain ... [More] |
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| Automobile Protection Association, Toronto | Toronto | Consumer information and advocacy regarding automotive industry * free legal advice to members, nonmembers receive basic information * publishes Lemon Aid, guide to new and used car recommendations, d ... [More] |
Canada. Office of the Veterans Ombudsman |
Canada. Office of the Veterans Ombudsman | Ottawa | The Veterans Ombudsman is an impartial arms-length and independent officer who is directly accountable to the Minister of Veterans Affairs. As an independent voice, the Ombudsman works to ensure the f ... [More] | |
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| Canadian Human Rights Commission | Ottawa | Canadian Human Rights Commission: * administers the Canadian Human Rights Act * handles complaints (including sexual harassment) against organizations * carries out compliance audits of employers and ... [More] |
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| College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario | Toronto Downtown North | Provincial regulatory college for the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology * handles consumer complaints |
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| College of Early Childhood Educators | Toronto | Regulates and governs Ontario's early childhood educators * sets registration requirements, and ethical and professional standards * receives complaints, undertakes discipline process * online public ... [More] |
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| College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario | Toronto Downtown Central | Provincial medical regulatory board * investigates complaints relating to doctors' services or conduct * physician search available on website |
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| College of Psychologists of Ontario (The) | Toronto Downtown North | Regulates psychologists and psychological associates * investigates consumer complaints * educational materials and information for the public and professionals * directory of members available on the ... [More] |
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| College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario | Toronto Downtown | Establishes professional practice standards, regulations, statutory programs, and disciplinary processes to govern psychotherapists in Ontario * maintains a public register of members |
Fair Practices Commission |
Fair Practices Commission | Toronto Downtown | Ensures fair practices at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board * receives complaints from injured workers, employers and service providers * helps to resolve concerns about alleged unfair practice ... [More] | |
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| General Insurance OmbudService | Toronto Downtown | Independent organization helping Canadian consumers resolve disputes or concerns with their home, auto or business insurers. Responds to consumer inquiries and complaints. Provide accurate information ... [More] |
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| Insurance Bureau of Canada, Ontario Head Office, Consumer Information Centre | Toronto | Handles questions and concerns about automobile, property and liability insurance * information on loss prevention, safety tips * presentations to community groups on insurance related topics Communit ... [More] |
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| Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, Toronto | Toronto | Administer and enforces Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) * ensures registration of dealers and salespersons * inspects dealerships * receives consumer complaints * conducts investigations and prosecut ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Education, Central East Region, Child Care Quality Assurance and Licensing | Toronto | Licences and inspects all group child care programs including child care centres and home child care agencies * online child care finder includes licensing reports * assesses licensed programs in acco ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. Consumer Protection Ontario | Toronto | Public information and advice on consumer rights and responsibilities, complaints and consumer protection legislation * attempts to mediate complaints arising from regulated sectors of the marketplace ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line | Toronto Downtown Central | Government service concerning long-term care homes in Ontario * handles concerns and registers complaints about long-term care homes * initial calls or written complaints are answered by ACTION Line s ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Rental Housing Enforcement Unit | Toronto | Regulates the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in residential properties * responds to complaints about offences under the Residential Tenancies Act * investigates complaints up t ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General. Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee | Toronto | Manages financial and/or personal affairs of persons who are mentally incapable where no one else is able to do so * makes medical treatment decisions for persons who are mentally incapable where no ... [More] |