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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

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.

Toll-free: 1-800-348-5358

Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hard of hearing)

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

info@consumerprotectionbc.ca

www.consumerprotectionbc.ca

Lawyer Referral Service

A service of Access Pro Bono, offering referrals to lawyers who can provide a free half-hour consultation.

Lower Mainland: 604-687-3221

Toll-free: 1-800-663-1919

lawyerreferral@accessprobono.ca

www.lrsbc.org

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+===Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island===
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+:Toll-free: 1-877-826-4222
+:[mailto:info@vi.bbb.org info@vi.bbb.org]
+:[http://www.vi.bbb.org www.vi.bbb.org]
+===Competition Bureau===
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+:Toll-free: 1-800-348-5358
+:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-642-3844 (for hard of hearing)
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