Advocacy Organizations and Information Archives

Access Oceanside Association

Find out about advocacy in the Parksville area.

250 586-9611

Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability

This group promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives.

BC Civil Liberties Association

The BCCLA has actively advanced human rights and civil liberties for over 60 years, through litigation, law reform, community-based legal advocacy, and public engagement and education. Their work focuses on ...

604 687-2919

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BC Human Rights Clinic

Use this website to find information about filing a human rights complaint under provincial jurisdiction.

604 622-1100

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BC Human Rights Tribunal

Use this website for details on how to file or respond to a human rights complaint under BC jurisdiction.

604 775-2000

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BC Ombudsperson

The Ombudsperson's role is to impartially investigate complaints from citizens against public agencies to determine whether they have acted fairly and reasonably within the law.

250 387-5855

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Better Business Bureau

Use this website to find information on good business practices and find companies that meet high standards for service.

604 682-2711

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Canadian Human Rights Commission

Use this website for information about pursuing human rights complaints on issues under federal jurisdiction.

613 995-1151

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Comox Valley Accessibility Committee

Find out more about advocacy for accessibility in Comox.

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Council of Canadians with Disabilities

Find out about disability advocacy in Canada, government policy, and human rights.

204 947-0303

Disability Alliance BC

This provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia champions issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.

604 872-1278

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DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada (DAWN)

DAWN Canada’s mission is to end the poverty, isolation, discrimination and violence experienced by women with disabilities. DAWN is an organization that works towards the advancement and inclusion of women ...

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Find An Advocate

This online database allows residents of BC to find legal and advocacy resources in their local area.

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Immigration and Multi-cultural Services Society (IMSS)

Find out about services to immigrants in Prince George.

250 562-2900

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MLA Finder

If you have comments or questions about provincial government services or don't know where else to turn for help, your local MLA's office may be able to help.

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MP Finder

If you have comments or questions about federal government services or don't know where else to turn for help, your local MP's office may be able to help.

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Oak Care Centre Residents’ Website

This website outlines projects that George Pearson residents are involved in and provides a way for residents and community members to communicate with each other.

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PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network)

This organization provides information for anyone who wants a secure financial future for their child (including an adult child) with a disability.

604 558-2055

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Prince George Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

This link is for the Prince George city committee on accessibility, which provides direction to council on accessibility issues. Contact them if you have concerns about accessibility at city facilities.

250 561-7600

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QMUNITY BC’s Resource for the Queer Community

QMUNITY is BC’s leading queer resource centre, with lots of information and support for the person and their friends and family.

604 684-5307

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S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a group of three non-profits and two social enterprises, focused service and advocacy with people of all backgrounds.

604 684-1628

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Self Advocate Net

Primarily for people with developmental disabilities, this site has information about self advocacy and links to self advocacy chapters across BC.

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Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS)

Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) is the largest anti-poverty organization on Vancouver Island. TAPS promotes human rights, justice, and a healthy, sustainable community. TAPS is a recognized leader and resource ...

250 361-3521

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Vancouver Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee

Find out about advocacy for accessibility in Vancouver.

604 873-7693

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Victoria Accessibility Advisory Committee

Find out more about advocacy for accessibility in Victoria.

250 385-5711

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Workers Advisers Office BC

Workers' Advisers help workers who are having problems with Workers' Compensation claims in BC. Workers' Advisers do not work for WorkSafe BC. The service is free.

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Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability

Access Oceanside Association

Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability

BC Civil Liberties Association

BC Human Rights Clinic

BC Human Rights Tribunal

BC Ombudsperson

Better Business Bureau

Canadian Human Rights Commission

Comox Valley Accessibility Committee

Council of Canadians with Disabilities

Disability Alliance BC

DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada (DAWN)

Find An Advocate

Immigration and Multi-cultural Services Society (IMSS)

MLA Finder

MP Finder

Oak Care Centre Residents’ Website

PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network)

Prince George Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusion

QMUNITY BC’s Resource for the Queer Community

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Self Advocate Net

Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS)

Vancouver Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee

Victoria Accessibility Advisory Committee

Workers Advisers Office BC

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