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BC Ombudsperson

We help public sector organizations be more fair and accountable by: Listening, assessing and responding to enquiries and complaints from the public Educating citizens and public organizations about how to be fair in the delivery of services Conducting thorough, impartial and independent investigations Resolving complaints and recommending improvements to policies, procedures and practices Reporting publicly to bring attention to issues that impact the publicmore info

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BC Ombudsman
Phone: 1-800-567-FAIR (3247)
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British Columbia Medical Services Plan (MSP)

Health Insurance BC administers MSP on behalf of the Ministry of Health and can answer your questions about medical coverage. more info

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Health Insurance BC
PO Box 9035 Stn Prov Govt
, Victoria, BC, V8W 9E3
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
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Canada Immigration Services

Apply to visit, study, work or immigrate to Canada, apply for citizenship, a permanent resident card or refugee protection, check the status of your application or find a form.more info

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Family Justice Services

Provides general information about family law in British Columbiamore info

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Courtenay Family Justice Centre
45-2500 Cliffe Avenue
, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2L6
Toll-free: 1-800-371-0799
Phone: (250) 897-7556
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Government of British Columbia

Services include: birth, death and marriage certificates, Residential Tenancy disputes, Child-Care Subsidy, program, company names and registrations, lien and title searches, Freshwater Fish and Wildlife licenses, gas and electrical permits, Medical Services Plan and PharmaCare enquiries, Mineral Titles information, Provincial Payments, rural property tax, community computer access, terminal and general inquiries.more info

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6953 Alberni St.
, Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8
Phone: (604) 485-3622
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7867
Fax: (604) 485-3627
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Government of British Columbia Advance Care Planning (information & guide)

Making Future Health Care Decisions: Advance care planning begins by thinking about your beliefs, values and wishes regarding future health care treatment. It is about having conversations with your close family, friends and health care provider(s) so that they know the health care treatment you would agree to, or refuse, if you become incapable of expressing your own decisions.more info

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BC
Toll-free: 1-800-663-6105
Phone: (250) 387-6409
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Member of the Legislative Assembly, Nicholas Simons MLA

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109-4675 Marine Ave.
, Powell River, BC, V8A 2A9
Phone: (604) 485-1249
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Ministry of Health

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PharmaCare (Ministry of Health)

Provincial administration of prescription coverage for British Columbian residents.more info

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Fair PharmaCare Administration
PO Box 9655 Stn Prov Govt
, Victoria, BC, V8W 9P2
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
Lower Mainland: (604) 683-7151
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Registry for Birth Parents (MCFD)

Parents of a child who may be placed for adoption can register to receive notice of adoption details and, if appropriate, be involved in adoption planning.more info

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PO Box 9705 Stn Prov Govt
, Victoria, BC, V8W 9S1
Phone: (250) 387-3660
Toll-free: 1-877-387-3660
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