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Mississauga, City of
Customer Service: 3-1-1Customer Service: 905-615-4311
Employee Directory: 905-615-3200
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Information and referral for City of Mississauga services and programs including
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
- 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
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- 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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Contact this office by letter in order to complain about a provincial judge's conduct or actions. Complaint is made in writing only by mail or fax - not by phone. All letters that are sent must have a signature as well as return address to be considered.
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Civilian law enforcement agency
First Nations, Inuit and Metis Liaison Program - geared to providing culturally sensitive guidance in the Unit's approach to incidents involving First Nations, Inuit and Metis persons or communities
Outreach Program - participates in community events and educational sessions
Director's Resource Committee (DRC) - helps address community concerns and assists the SIU to improve relations with the public
Independent of any police service and operates at arm's length from the Ministry of the Attorney General
- has jurisdiction over municipal, regional and provincial police officers in Ontario, as well as special constables employed by the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service, anyone the SIU is mandated to investigate is referred to as an 'official'
- investigates incidents involving officials where there is a serious injury, death, allegation of sexual assault or discharge of a firearm by an official at a person
- objective of every investigation is to determine whether there is evidence of criminal wrongdoing on the part of the official
First Nations, Inuit and Metis Liaison Program - geared to providing culturally sensitive guidance in the Unit's approach to incidents involving First Nations, Inuit and Metis persons or communities
Outreach Program - participates in community events and educational sessions
Director's Resource Committee (DRC) - helps address community concerns and assists the SIU to improve relations with the public
Independent of any police service and operates at arm's length from the Ministry of the Attorney General
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Regulatory body
- sets standards for certification and licensing
- investigates complaints about real estates agents and brokers
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Technical Standards and Safety Authority
1-877-682-8772 ; 1-877-682-TSSASpills Action Centre: 416-325-3000 ; 1-800-268-6060
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SafetyInfo.ca
- online safety awareness information on amusement rides, ski lifts, fuel, escalators and seasonal issues
- videos
- on amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices, fuels, operating engineers, passenger ropeways (ski lifts), and upholstered and stuffed articles
- administers the certification of occupations regulated under the Act
- facilitates and mediates discussion of complaints regarding potential or actual misconduct prior to formalized process
- does not investigate, adjudicate or arbitrate claims
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Public Complaints Process
Office: Non-emergency 905-825-4777 ;
Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511 or 519-853-2111 Visit Website
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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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ServiceOntario, Brampton - Gateway Service Counter
; ; ServiceOntario Main Call Centre: 416-326-1234
ServiceOntario Main Call Centre: 1-800-267-8097
Health Cards: 1-888-376-5197
Driver and Vehicle: 1-800-387-3445
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Due to COVID 19, some ServiceOntario service locations may be operating on reduced hours -- for information CLICK HERE
Appointments required or recommended for in-person service -- check ahead; complete your transactions online whenever possible
Renewal requirements for drivers' licenses, license plate stickers, accessible parking permits, health cards and Ontario Photo ID Cards which expired during the pandemic are changing; residents have until September 30, 2022 to renew expired health cards, and until February 28, 2022 to renew other expired products -- for details CLICK HERE
LICENCE PLATE STICKER REFUNDS -- If you renewed your licence plate sticker for an individually owned passenger vehicle, light-duty truck, motorcycle or moped for the period of March 1, 2020 to March 12, 2022, you will receive a refund cheque in the mail; to receive refund, update the address on your vehicle permit or driver's licence and pay any outstanding fees, fines or tolls by March 7, 2022
Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information ; staff assistance, information and referral
Driver and Vehicle
Appointments required or recommended for in-person service -- check ahead; complete your transactions online whenever possible
Renewal requirements for drivers' licenses, license plate stickers, accessible parking permits, health cards and Ontario Photo ID Cards which expired during the pandemic are changing; residents have until September 30, 2022 to renew expired health cards, and until February 28, 2022 to renew other expired products -- for details CLICK HERE
LICENCE PLATE STICKER REFUNDS -- If you renewed your licence plate sticker for an individually owned passenger vehicle, light-duty truck, motorcycle or moped for the period of March 1, 2020 to March 12, 2022, you will receive a refund cheque in the mail; to receive refund, update the address on your vehicle permit or driver's licence and pay any outstanding fees, fines or tolls by March 7, 2022
Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information ; staff assistance, information and referral
Driver and Vehicle
- vehicle permits and plates
- driver's licence renewals
- accessible parking permits
- copies of records
- product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles
- Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
- organ and tissue donor registration
- Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement
- fishing and hunting licences
- Outdoors Cards (ID cards which in most cases need to accompany licences)
- Outdoors Card Centre 1-800-387-7011
- commissioner of oaths
- authentication of documents
- birth, marriage and death certificates and registration searches
- information and forms for filings, payments
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Patient Relations
Call 911 in emergenciesTo 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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An impartial and confidential service designed to assist patients and families in the resolution of hospital related concerns, to receive information about hospital rules and policies and to share complimentary feedback about staff
- 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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Public Complaints Process
Office: Non-emergency 905-825-4777 ;
Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511 or 519-853-2111 Visit Website
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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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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:
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Public Complaints Process
Office: Non-emergency 905-825-4777 ;
Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511 or 519-853-2111 Visit Website
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Short Description
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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Licences and inspects all group child care programs including child care centres and home child care agencies
- online child care finder includes licensing reports
- assesses licensed programs in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act
- investigation of complaints
- information and assistance for those with intent to provide licensed child care
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Provincial regulating body of pharmacists and pharmacies * investigates consumer complaints and concerns * pharmacist and pharmacy search available on website
Note: Contact a pharmacist directly for drug-related questions
Note: Contact a pharmacist directly for drug-related questions
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Regulatory body for naturopaths in Ontario * sets standards for entry into practice and
assures quality of member's service * investigates complaints concerning the
professional conduct of members * maintains a public register of members
assures quality of member's service * investigates complaints concerning the
professional conduct of members * maintains a public register of members
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Public Complaints Process
Office: Non-emergency 905-825-4777 ;
Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511 or 519-853-2111 Visit Website
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Short Description
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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Regulates and governs Ontario's early childhood educators
- sets registration requirements, and ethical and professional standards
- receives complaints, undertakes discipline process
- online public register of members
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Works to resolve and investigate complaints regarding services in Ontario in public hospitals, long-term care homes and the home and community care services coordinated by the Local Health Integration Neworks (LHINs)
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COVID-19 -- office closed to the public and in-person meetings canceled until further notice; contact office by phone or email, or use online complaint form
Independent investigation and resolution of complaints about the administration of all City divisions and many City agencies, corporations and adjudicative bodies (for complete list CLICK HERE)
Independent investigation and resolution of complaints about the administration of all City divisions and many City agencies, corporations and adjudicative bodies (for complete list CLICK HERE)
- systemic investigations into recurring problems
- review and oversight of fairness of Toronto Police procedures and programs
- confidential
- reports to Toronto City Council
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Licensing and compliance reviews of children's residential programs, including group homes, foster care and staff-model homes, in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act; licensing, inspection and investigation of complaints; information and assistance for those with intent to provide licensed residential care
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Assesses lawyers' bills in case of dispute
- if past one month of receiving bill, client may file a notice of application at the motions counter (393 University Ave, 10th Fl)
- fees vary for different services
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Information on consumer rights in advertising
Do Not Mail Service -- removes contact information from marketing mailing lists
Information about dealing with spam, identifying fraudulent offers, resolving complaints and protecting your privacy
Marketing Job Bank -- career resources for job seekers and employers
Do Not Mail Service -- removes contact information from marketing mailing lists
Information about dealing with spam, identifying fraudulent offers, resolving complaints and protecting your privacy
Marketing Job Bank -- career resources for job seekers and employers
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Regulating body of physiotherapy in Ontario * investigates consumer complaints * maintains a list of currently registered physiotherapists on the Find a Physiotherapist website * Physiotherapy Information Advisor is available to answer patient questions
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Establishes professional practice standards, regulations, statutory programs, and disciplinary processes to govern psychotherapists in Ontario * maintains a public register of members
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Complaints & Compliance, Toronto
1-800-268-7568 Office: 416-947-3310
Office: 1-800-668-7380
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Accepts and investigates complaints about the conduct of Ontario lawyers and licensed paralegals
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