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A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses they can trust.  
A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses they can trust.  
:Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
:Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
:Email: contactus@mbc.bbb.org
:[mailto:contactus@mbc.bbb.org contactus@mbc.bbb.org]
:[http://www.mbc.bbb.org www.mbc.bbb.org]
:[http://www.mbc.bbb.org www.mbc.bbb.org]



Revision as of 20:23, 25 April 2017

Here are options for further information and assistance with consumer problems.

Access Pro Bono

Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice to qualifying persons who cannot obtain legal aid or afford a lawyer.

Lower Mainland: 604-878-7400
Toll-free: 1-877-762-6664
www.accessprobono.ca

Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia

A non-profit organization that assists people in the Lower Mainland and interior BC in finding businesses they can trust.

Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
contactus@mbc.bbb.org
www.mbc.bbb.org

Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island

A non-profit organization that assists people on Vancouver Island in finding businesses they can trust.

Toll-free: 1-877-826-4222
Email: info@vi.bbb.org
www.vi.bbb.org

Competition Bureau

A federal agency that helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions. They help combat deceptive selling practices and scams.  

Phone toll-free: 1-800-348-5358
Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hearing-impaired only)
www.competitionbureau.gc.ca

Consumer Protection BC

A non-profit organization that helps protect consumers in BC. They provide assistance and investigate complaints relating to certain types of consumer problems and contracts.

Toll-free: 1-888-564-9963
Email: info@consumerprotectionbc.ca
www.consumerprotectionbc.ca

Lawyer Referral

The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch offers referrals to lawyers who can provide a half-hour consultation for $25.

Lower Mainland: 604-687-3221
Toll-free: 1-800-663-1919
Email: lawyerreferral@cbabc.org
www.cbabc.org



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