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A social justice tribunal of Ontario that resolves disputes between residential landlords and tenants and eviction applications filed by non-profit housing co-operatives. Also provides information about rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Phone line accepts comments and complaints about HSR services.
Adults 80 and older can visit this location to purchase a Golden Age Pass. Cost is $5.65. Must bring proof of age and Hamilton residency.
Student ID's for those who missed their school's photo session or have lost the School ID are available at this location for a nominal fee. Must bring the completed application form
To file a public complaint:
- Attend a police stations and speak to the on-duty Staff Sergeant or request a standard Public Complaint form.
- Submit a written complaint by mail to Hamilton Police Service, 155 King William St., Box 1060 LCD 1, Hamilton ON L8N 4C1.
- Submit online through the Office of the Independent Police Review Director at www.oiprd.on.ca
Office: 905-572-2201
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A 3 hour workshop that runs in 2, 1.5 hour sessions. In the first session participants learn about pounds vs. kilograms, unit pricing, and various tips on how to save on groceries. In the second session participants go together to a grocery store and practice with a 25$ gift card that is provided to each participating household. Participants must pre-register and must participate in both sessions to receive the gift card.
Areas of enforcement include:
- yard maintenance
- snow removal
- illegal dumping
- trees
- business and establishment licensing
- signs
- property standards including zoning and fencing
- special noise, heat, and public nuisance by-laws
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Burlington, ON, L7M 3Y2 (15km)
There are two types of complaints:
- against the policies of, or services provided by, the Halton Regional Police Service
- against the conduct of a Halton Regional Police Service officer
Complainants are encouraged to attend any Halton Regional Police Service station to file a complaint. The Halton Regional Police strive to resolve complaints or conflicts within a timely manner. Complainants may also contact Professional Standards at 905-825-4777 or ProfStd@haltonpolice.ca if they cannot attend their district station.
Further to contacting Professional Standards, complainants also have the option of contacting the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) to assist with resolutions.
Sets and enforces the licensing, educational and ethical standards of the profession, in the public interest
- any immigration consultant who provides Canadian immigration and citizenship services, whether domestically or abroad, must be licensed by the College
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There are two types of complaints:
- against the policies of, or services provided by, the Halton Regional Police Service
- against the conduct of a Halton Regional Police Service officer
Complainants are encouraged to attend any Halton Regional Police Service station to file a complaint. The Halton Regional Police strive to resolve complaints or conflicts within a timely manner. Complainants may also contact Professional Standards at 905-825-4777 or ProfStd@haltonpolice.ca if they cannot attend their district station.
Further to contacting Professional Standards, complainants also have the option of contacting the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) to assist with resolutions.
Suspected food-borne illnesses, complaints of unsafe food handling practices and food recalls are investigated by Public Health Inspectors
- conducts surveillance and inspections of food premises that sell or serve food to the public to ensure regulatory standards are being met
- responds to reports of food-borne illnesses or outbreaks, unsafe food handling practices, food recalls, adulteration and consumer complaints
- liaises with special event coordinators and food vendors to ensure adherence to safe food handling practices at special events within Halton
- provides information, support, and food handler training and certification for businesses and the public on how to handle food safely
- discloses food safety inspection results by posting results at the food premises and online
Food premises such as restaurants, take outs, day care centres and institutions are inspected regularly
Website contains information regarding:
To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred
905-338-4138
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- answer concerns regarding the care at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH), Milton District Hospital (MDH) or Georgetown Hospital (GH)
- the service is available to all inpatients, outpatients, clinic patients, Emergency patients and the community
- Patient Relations Advisor is available and will listen to patients and family members and offer recommendations about the steps which can be taken in resolving their concerns * facilitate effective communication between the patient and their health care team
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There are two types of complaints:
- against the policies of, or services provided by, the Halton Regional Police Service
- against the conduct of a Halton Regional Police Service officer
Complainants are encouraged to attend any Halton Regional Police Service station to file a complaint. The Halton Regional Police strive to resolve complaints or conflicts within a timely manner. Complainants may also contact Professional Standards at 905-825-4777 or ProfStd@haltonpolice.ca if they cannot attend their district station.
Further to contacting Professional Standards, complainants also have the option of contacting the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) to assist with resolutions.
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There are two types of complaints:
- against the policies of, or services provided by, the Halton Regional Police Service
- against the conduct of a Halton Regional Police Service officer
Complainants are encouraged to attend any Halton Regional Police Service station to file a complaint. The Halton Regional Police strive to resolve complaints or conflicts within a timely manner. Complainants may also contact Professional Standards at 905-825-4777 or ProfStd@haltonpolice.ca if they cannot attend their district station.
Further to contacting Professional Standards, complainants also have the option of contacting the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) to assist with resolutions.
Fax: 519-824-6497
Toll Free: 1-800-424-2856
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- veterinarians are licensed, facilities are accredited, standards and policies are developed and maintained
- investigations and resolutions process
- licenses approximately 5,200 veterinarians, accredits over 2,300 facilities in Ontario
Customer Service: 905-615-4311
Employee Directory: 905-615-3200
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- building permits
- inspections and zoning
- emergency and disaster preparedness
- environmental protection
- garbage/recycling collection and complaints, including reports of illegal dumping
- human rights
- housing standards and complaints (apartments and rooming houses)
- marriage licenses and wedding chambers
- noise complaints
- pest control
- property taxes
- road maintenance and traffic information
- water and sewers
- for more information CLICK HERE
Outdoor Maintenance Subsidy -- financial assistance program for seniors 65+ who receive Guaranteed Income Supplement or those receiving income support as a person with a disability; yearly subsidy to assist with paying for outside maintenance, including yard, garden, trees and lawn care, and snow removal; for detailed eligibility criteria and application see website, www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/outdoor-maintenance-subsidy
Office: 226-217-8555 * CFIA Central Regional office 519-837-5817
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* enforces food safety, nutritional quality standards established by Health Canada
* responds to food borne illness outbreaks through food safety investigations and recalls
* guards against entry of foreign animal diseases to protect human and animal health
* prevention and control of the spread of certain foreign animal diseases
* sets standards and verifies industry compliance with federal acts and regulations
Complaints related to health concerns in restaurants and cafeterias should be referred to the appropriate public health unit.
Canadian food safety system is an area of shared jurisdiction between provincial, territorial and federal governments and is composed of medical, public health, and food inspection systems.
Rabies is a reportable disease under the Health of Animals Act. All suspected cases must be reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for immediate investigation by inspectors.
- enforces the food safety and nutritional quality standards established by Health Canada and, for animal health and plant protection, to set standards and carry out enforcement and inspection
- inspection of federally-registered meat processing facilities to border inspections for foreign pests and diseases
- enforcement of practices related to fraudulent labelling
- verify the humane transportation of animals, conduct food investigations
- recalls
- perform laboratory testing and environmental assessments of seeds
- plants
- feeds and fertilizers
- regulates the import, export, domestic movement of horticulture, forestry and plant products
Fax: 519-836-7215
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| • clinical services: travel, sexual health and immunization • public advisory / situational report on intectious disease outbreaks • infectious diseases and outbreak reporting: report cases of food-borne illness or outbreak of communicable diseases • dental health: dental services including prevention, treatment, and screenings • immunization reporting: report or get information on children's immunization records • Let's Talk Parenting: pregnancy, breastfeeding, mom and baby care, nutrition, child health, parenting • prenatal classes • public health inspection: food safety (including food safety training / certification), air quality, safe water, animal bites, and environmental issues • tobacco enforcement: report tobacco-related complaints; get information about tobacco and the law |
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There are two types of complaints:
- against the policies of, or services provided by, the Halton Regional Police Service
- against the conduct of a Halton Regional Police Service officer
Complainants are encouraged to attend any Halton Regional Police Service station to file a complaint. The Halton Regional Police strive to resolve complaints or conflicts within a timely manner. Complainants may also contact Professional Standards at 905-825-4777 or ProfStd@haltonpolice.ca if they cannot attend their district station.
Further to contacting Professional Standards, complainants also have the option of contacting the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) to assist with resolutions.
- answers consumers' inquiries
- mediates complaints arising from purchases from registered travel agencies
- claims against the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund
- cessation of an airline or cruise line
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There are two types of complaints:
- against the policies of, or services provided by, the Halton Regional Police Service
- against the conduct of a Halton Regional Police Service officer
Complainants are encouraged to attend any Halton Regional Police Service station to file a complaint. The Halton Regional Police strive to resolve complaints or conflicts within a timely manner. Complainants may also contact Professional Standards at 905-825-4777 or ProfStd@haltonpolice.ca if they cannot attend their district station.
Further to contacting Professional Standards, complainants also have the option of contacting the Office of the Independent Police Review Director (OIPRD) to assist with resolutions.
