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	Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Ad Standards	Ad Standards	Toronto	Receives complaints about paid advertising in all media, administers the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Head Office	Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Head Office	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]
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Orillia, Regional Office	Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Orillia, Regional Office	Orillia	Registration and enforcement unit providing a variety of services * Registration * Licensing * Investigations * Enforcement
Automobile Protection Association	Automobile Protection Association	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, ... [More]
Canada. Canada Revenue Agency - Muskoka Parry Sound, Huntsville Public Library, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program	Canada. Canada Revenue Agency - Muskoka Parry Sound, Huntsville Public Library, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program	Huntsville	For individuals unable to complete their income tax and benefit return themselves and are unable to pay for assistance, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) may be able to assist. Volunt ... [More]
Canada. Canada Revenue Agency - Muskoka Parry Sound, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program	Canada. Canada Revenue Agency - Muskoka Parry Sound, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program		The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offers free tax preparation services for individuals, families, seniors and persons with disabilities with moderate income. Volunteers complete the income ta ... [More]
Canada. Canada Revenue Agency, Toronto Region, Canada Child Benefit	Canada. Canada Revenue Agency, Toronto Region, Canada Child Benefit	Toronto	Tax free monthly payment to assist with the cost of raising children The Ontario Child Benefit and the Child Disability Benefit will be added as supplements to the Canada Child Benefit for eligible fa ... [More]
Canada. Canada Revenue Agency. Toronto North Tax Services Office, GST/HST Credit	Canada. Canada Revenue Agency. Toronto North Tax Services Office, GST/HST Credit	North York	The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low or modest incomes offset all or part of the GST or HST that they pay. A notice will be sent in July advi ... [More]
Canada. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Barrie District Office, Canada. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Barrie District Office	Canada. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Barrie District Office, Canada. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Barrie District Office	Barrie	Mandated to safeguard Canada's food supply and the plants and animals upon which safe and high-quality food depends * controls and eradicates livestock diseases including control programs for import a ... [More]
Canada. Canadian Human Rights Commission	Canada. 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]
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]
Canada. Transport Canada, Sarnia, Office of Boating Safety - Pleasure Craft Licences	Canada. Transport Canada, Sarnia, Office of Boating Safety - Pleasure Craft Licences	Sarnia	Small Vessel Regulations under Canada Shipping Act, 2001, require all pleasure craft powered by an engine 10 horsepower (7.5 kW) or more to have a pleasure craft licence * pleasure craft licence is th ... [More]
Canada. Transport Canada, Sarnia, Office of Boating Safety - Pleasure Craft Operator Card	Canada. Transport Canada, Sarnia, Office of Boating Safety - Pleasure Craft Operator Card	Sarnia	Operators of pleasure craft fitted with a motor and used for recreational purposes are required to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, (PCOC), as proof of competency on board at all times * Testing a ... [More]
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, No physical location	Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, No physical location	North Bay	Assists anyone who feels they have been the victim of consumer fraud or identity theft by telemarketers, email, fax, phone, or businesses. Services include: * Provides information on frauds and scams ... [More]
Canadian Firearms Program	Canadian Firearms Program	Ottawa	Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) oversees firearms licences and registration, maintains national firearm safety training standards, assists law enforcement agencies and aims to enhance public safety. ... [More]
Christians Against Poverty Canada, Huntsville CAP Debt Centre, CAP Money Course	Christians Against Poverty Canada, Huntsville CAP Debt Centre, CAP Money Course	Huntsville	Provides debt counselling for those who are weighed down by debt.
College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario	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
College of Dental Technologists of Ontario	College of Dental Technologists of Ontario	Scarborough	The governing body to regulate the practice of dental technology in Ontario.
College of Early Childhood Educators	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 ... [More]
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario	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
College of Psychologists of Ontario (The)	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 th ... [More]
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario	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
Credit Canada Debt Solutions, Barrie Office	Credit Canada Debt Solutions, Barrie Office	Barrie	Consumer debt counselling and budget planning services * alternative to bankruptcy * debt consolidation services * includes assistance with arranging budgets, creditor intervention and acting as a go ... [More]
Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka, Barrie Central Office, Community Support Services	Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka, Barrie Central Office, Community Support Services	Barrie	Provide support and equal access to information, education, resources and services from within the community promoting healthy independent living. Services can be provided in person, virtually or a co ... [More]
Drive A Boat Canada, Safe Boating Courses	Drive A Boat Canada, Safe Boating Courses	Gravenhurst	Transport Canada Accredited Safe Boating Course provider. Course can be taken online or be held at a Drive A Boat facility, an organized group's location of choice. Course topics: * water safety rules ... [More]
DriveTest Driver Examination Centre, Huntsville	DriveTest Driver Examination Centre, Huntsville	Huntsville	DriveTest is licensed by the Government of Ontario to administer the driver visual, written and road tests.
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]
General Insurance OmbudService	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]
General Topics and Information - Central East, Information on income tax filings and credits, No Physical Location	General Topics and Information - Central East, Information on income tax filings and credits, No Physical Location		Provides tax information about benefits and credits individuals could get and the importance of filing tax returns. This information is tailored to the vulernable segments of the Canadian population. ... [More]
Gravenhurst. Municipal Office	Gravenhurst. Municipal Office	Gravenhurst	COVID-19 Response Local Food and Community Supports can be found at https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/district-government/covid-19-Food_and_Community_Supports.aspx Regular Service This Office is responsib ... [More]
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario	Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario	Toronto Downtown	Oversees Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act, Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act as well as the provincial and municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Priva ... [More]
Insurance Bureau of Canada, Ontario Head Office, Consumer Information Centre	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 Communi ... [More]
Lake of Bays. Municipal Office	Lake of Bays. Municipal Office	Lake of Bays Township	COVID-19 Response Local Food and Community Supports Regular Service Administers services and facilities for the municipality Provides the following services: * Applications, Licences and Permits * By ... [More]
General Topics and Information - Central East, Lost Wallet	General Topics and Information - Central East, Lost Wallet		What to do when you lose your wallet and personal documents: * Contact your local police to let them know it is missing * Contact your financial institutions and credit card companies so they can canc ... [More]
General Topics and Information - Central East, Obtaining a Birth Certificate - Births Outside of Canada - Overview	General Topics and Information - Central East, Obtaining a Birth Certificate - Births Outside of Canada - Overview		For birth certificates in the United States and other countries contact nearest embassy or consulate for information. Click here to find Consular Offices ... [More]
General Topics and Information - Central East, Obtaining a Birth Certificate - Births Outside of Ontario - Overview	General Topics and Information - Central East, Obtaining a Birth Certificate - Births Outside of Ontario - Overview		Alberta: Registry Connect, Suite 207, 236 - 91 Street SW, Edmonton, Alberta T6X 1W8, email vs@gov.ab.ca, ph 780-427-7013 https://www.alberta.ca/order-birth-certificate.aspx British Columbia: Electroni ... [More]
General Topics and Information - Central East, Obtaining a copy of a Certificate of Divorce Decree	General Topics and Information - Central East, Obtaining a copy of a Certificate of Divorce Decree		To find a divorce file, you need the file number, the year of the divorce and the name of the county or district where the divorce took place. Anyone wanting to obtain a copy of a Divorce Order or Cer ... [More]
Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, Toronto	Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, Toronto	Toronto Downtown	Independent organization that investigates customer complaints against financial service providers, including banks and other deposit-taking organizations, investment dealers, mutual fund dealers and ... [More]
Ontario College of Trades	Ontario College of Trades	Toronto Downtown	Under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, the College has the mandate and powers to regulate all approved trades in Ontario, and will perform standard regulatory functions such ... [More]
Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council	Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council	Toronto	Administer and enforces Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) * ensures registration of dealers and salespersons * inspects dealerships * receives consumer complaints * conducts investigations and prosecu ... [More]

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