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	Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Ad Standards	Ad Standards	Toronto Downtown Central	Receives complaints about paid advertising in all media * administers a code of advertising standards
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Head Office	Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, Head Office	North York Central	Regulates the sale, service and consumption of beverage alcohol * regulates and licenses casino gaming, charitable gaming, lotteries and horse racing * addresses complaints about licensed establishmen ... [More]
Bereavement Authority of Ontario	Bereavement Authority of Ontario	North York Central	Regulates funeral, transfer service, cemetery and crematorium sectors * inspects and licenses funeral establishments, transfer services, cemeteries and crematoriums * regulates licensing of cemetery a ... [More]
Canada. Bank of Canada, Ottawa - Wellington St	Canada. Bank of Canada, Ottawa - Wellington St	Ottawa	The nation's central bank. It is not a commercial bank and does not offer banking services to the public. * Rather, its responsibilities are for Canada's monetary policy, bank notes, financial system, ... [More]
Canada. Border Services Agency, Niagara Falls - Mailing Address, NEXUS Program	Canada. Border Services Agency, Niagara Falls - Mailing Address, NEXUS Program	Niagara Falls	Designed to speed up border crossings for low-risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States (U.S.). It is jointly run by the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border ... [More]
Canada. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Niagara District Office	Canada. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Niagara District Office	St Catharines	Safeguards Canada's food supply and its plant and animal resource base * enforces standards established by Health Canada * verifies industry compliance with federal laws, including registration and i ... [More]
Canada. Health Canada, Consumer Product Safety Office	Canada. Health Canada, Consumer Product Safety Office	Hamilton Central	Investigates complaints related to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) and enforces safety regulations. Also responsible for cosmetics under the Food and Drugs Act.
Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, St Catharines, Passport Office	Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, St Catharines, Passport Office	St Catharines	Responsible for the administration of all matters relating to the issuing, revoking, withholding, recovery and use of Canadian passports.
Canada. Indigenous Services Canada, Ontario Regional Office	Canada. Indigenous Services Canada, Ontario Regional Office	Toronto Downtown Central	Provides information on services on reserves such as education, housing, community infrastructure and social support * administers the "Indian Act" * provides registration services and information on ... [More]
Canada. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Gatineau, Canadian Intellectual Property Office	Canada. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Gatineau, Canadian Intellectual Property Office	Gatineau	A special operating agency associated with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada * responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canad ... [More]
Canada. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Firearms Program	Canada. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Firearms Program	Ottawa	Oversees the administration of the Firearms Act * the Act requires all firearm owners to hold a valid firearms licence and restricted and prohibited firearms to be registered * licence applicants must ... [More]
Canada. Social Insurance Numbers	Canada. Social Insurance Numbers	Ontario	Confidential number that is needed to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and services * number may be collected by institutions where interest or incomes are earned, such as banks ... [More]
Canada. Transport Canada, St Catharines, Marine Safety	Canada. Transport Canada, St Catharines, Marine Safety	St Catharines	The office administers regulations, standards, guidelines, codes and procedures respecting the safe conduct of large ships. Examination centre for seafarers. Handles shipping masters (discharge books) ... [More]
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission	Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission	Gatineau	Independent authority responsible for regulating (under the Broadcasting Act) all broadcasting in Canada, including AM and FM radio, cable television, satellite dish service, specialty services and pa ... [More]
CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses	CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses	Hamilton Central	CARE Centre is a government-funded bridge training program to enable IENs to prepare and pass language fluency assessments, clinical assessments and registration exams and to gain workplace exposure, ... [More]
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 Massage Therapists of Ontario	College of Massage Therapists of Ontario	Toronto Downtown North	Regulating body of the profession * investigates complaints against massage therapists * provides general information about massage therapy to the public * database of registered massage therapists se ... [More]
Community Care, St Catharines and Thorold, St Catharines - Church St, ID Clinic	Community Care, St Catharines and Thorold, St Catharines - Church St, ID Clinic	St Catharines	Assists individuals with filling out applications for replacement ID: * Canadian Birth certificates * Canadian Citizen certificates * Delayed statement of Birth * Records of Landing * Marriage certifi ... [More]
DriveTest, St Catharines, Driver Examination Centre	DriveTest, St Catharines, Driver Examination Centre	St Catharines	Licenced by the Ministry of Transportation, the services of the Drive Test Centre include: conducting road tests, administering written tests, processing driver's licence applications, administering v ... [More]
Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario	Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario	North York Central	Information and assistance on insurance (including life, health, property, disability, automobile), pension plans, loan and trust companies, deposit insurance, credit unions and caisses populaires, mo ... [More]
Firearms Education School	Firearms Education School	St Catharines	Provides courses for Hunting Licence and PAL (Possession and Acquisition Licence) needed to own and purchase a Firearm. Other classes offered include shooting for competition and handgun safety. Class ... [More]
Fort Erie (Town of), Fort Erie - 1 Municipal Centre Dr	Fort Erie (Town of), Fort Erie - 1 Municipal Centre Dr	Fort Erie	Local municipal government offices responsible for: * administration * support to the Mayor and Council, Boards and Committees * elections * vital statistics * marriage licences * parking tickets * ta ... [More]
Grimsby (Town of), Grimsby Town Hall	Grimsby (Town of), Grimsby Town Hall	Grimsby	Municipal Government offices including: Administration Department : includes Town Manager and the Statutory Office of the Town Clerk. Various services are available through this office such as cemeter ... [More]
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario	Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario	Toronto Downtown	Provides independent oversight for Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and Personal Health Information Prote ... [More]
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada	International Credential Assessment Service of Canada	Guelph	Provides assessments of out-of-county educational documents for employment, further education, immigration and membership in professional associations. Three kinds of reports are available: "General" ... [More]
Law Society of Ontario	Law Society of Ontario	Toronto Downtown Central	Regulatory and licensing body for legal services in Ontario * Complaint Service -- handles complaints about lawyer or paralegal conduct and services -- 416-947-3310 or 1-800-268-7568
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department, Thorold, Children's Services - Children's Programs	Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department, Thorold, Children's Services - Children's Programs	Thorold	Manages the local licensed child care system on behalf of the provincial government. There are over 160 licensed child care centres in Niagara. One application can be filled to be on the list for mult ... [More]
Niagara (Region of). Public Health, Thorold - Main Office, Environmental Health - Food Safety	Niagara (Region of). Public Health, Thorold - Main Office, Environmental Health - Food Safety	Thorold	Investigates complaints and suspected cases of food poisoning. Inspects food premises such as restaurants and cafeterias. Restaurant and food establisment inspection results Food Handler Certification ... [More]
Niagara Falls (City of), Niagara Falls - City Hall, Clerks Department	Niagara Falls (City of), Niagara Falls - City Hall, Clerks Department	Niagara Falls	Responsible for maintaining the official record of all Council meetings, the indexing and retention of all by-laws, agreements and contracts of the City. It also issues lottery, raffle and bingo licen ... [More]
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada	Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada	Gatineau	An Officer of Parliament who reports directly to the House of Commons and the Senate. The Commissioner is an advocate for the privacy rights of Canadians with the power to: * investigate complaints, c ... [More]
Ontario College of Pharmacists	Ontario College of Pharmacists	Toronto Downtown North	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 d ... [More]
Ontario Energy Board, Consumer Relations	Ontario Energy Board, Consumer Relations	Toronto Downtown North	Regulates, licenses, monitors and inspects energy industry participants including natural gas and electricity utilities * investigates potential violations and enforces regulations * regulates rates c ... [More]
Ontario Human Rights Commission	Ontario Human Rights Commission	Toronto Downtown Central	Conducts public inquiries * may initiate applications or intervene in cases before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario * policy development, research and analysis * public education and training * re ... [More]
Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council	Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council	East York	Regulates motor vehicle dealers and salespersons in Ontario * enforces Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) on behalf of Ministry of Government and Consumer Services * ensures registration of dealers and ... [More]
Ontario. Ministry of Finance, Hamilton Central - Account Management and Collections Branch, Account Management and Collections Branch	Ontario. Ministry of Finance, Hamilton Central - Account Management and Collections Branch, Account Management and Collections Branch	Hamilton Central	Administers tax programs including employer health, insurance premium, retail sales, beer and wine, gross revenue, gasoline, tobacco, fuel, and international fuel tax. * Employer Health Tax * Insuranc ... [More]
Ontario. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, Online Service, Identification and Certificates	Ontario. Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, Online Service, Identification and Certificates	Thunder Bay	* Provides birth, marriage and death certificates for Ontario * Provides name change and adoption disclosure assistance * Parents can register their child's birth online and can apply for the baby's B ... [More]
Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Niagara Regional Office	Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Niagara Regional Office	St Catharines	Advances safe, fair and harmonious workplace practices * responsible for occupational health and safety, employment rights and responsibilities, labour relations and internal administration * enforces ... [More]
Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Vineland Office	Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Vineland Office	Vineland	The ministry's mission is to manage natural resources in an ecologically sustainable way to ensure that they are available for the enjoyment and use of future generations. * protects and conserves pub ... [More]
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee - Hamilton Branch, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee	Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee - Hamilton Branch, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee	Hamilton Central	A government agency that protects individuals with mental disabilities, protects the public's interest in charities, searches for heirs for estates which the OPGT administers, invests perpetual care f ... [More]
Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, St Catharines, Court Services	Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, St Catharines, Court Services	St Catharines	Includes the following court offices: Superior Court of Justice: Civil, Criminal, Enforcement (Sheriff), Family and Small Claims Ontario Court of Justice: Criminal and Criminal Youth A copy of a Certi ... [More]

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