Not sure where to file your complaint in British Columbia? Covers consumer, tenancy, and provincial issues — with direct links to the right authority.
Find Your Path
Consumer & business disputes
Faulty goods, unfair business practices, contract disputes with a company.
Consumer Protection BC — 1-888-564-9963 →Residential tenancy disputes
Deposit disputes, repairs, notices to end tenancy, and other landlord-tenant issues in BC.
Residential Tenancy Branch — 604-660-1020 →Provincial ministries & public bodies
An unresolved complaint about a BC ministry, health authority, or other public body.
Office of the Ombudsperson — 1-800-567-3247 →Federal services & your MP
Immigration delays, EI, passport issues, or any federal program not working as it should.
ComplaintCA's MP Finder identifies your riding's representative and helps draft a formal letter.
Cyber crime & online fraud
Scams, phishing, identity theft, online harassment.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre →Legal disputes needing representation
When a complaint needs more than an authority referral — a lawyer's involvement.
ComplaintCA's Lawyer Panel connects you with vetted legal counsel.
Where ComplaintCA Fits
ComplaintCA doesn't replace Consumer Protection BC, the Residential Tenancy Branch, or the Ombudsperson — it helps you reach the correct one without guesswork, drafts your complaint in one of 7 supported languages, and keeps a record you can refer back to.
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Where do I file a consumer complaint in British Columbia?
Consumer Protection BC, online or at 1-888-564-9963.
Where do I file a tenancy dispute in British Columbia?
The Residential Tenancy Branch, at 604-660-1020 or via the Province of BC website.
Where do I complain about a BC ministry or public body?
The Office of the Ombudsperson, at 1-800-567-3247.
What is ComplaintCA?
A Canadian civic complaint platform that routes you to the correct authority, with AI-assisted drafting in 7 languages, an MP finder, a lawyer panel, and cyber crime reporting support.
Where do I report cyber crime in Canada?
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) and your local police service. ComplaintCA's Cyber Crime module helps you document the report first.
I'm Deaf or hard of hearing — how do I call a phone-only authority?
Use Canada VRS (free sign-language video relay, available 24/7) or dial 711 for a text-based relay operator — both let you place a real phone call to any number listed on this page.
Sources & Verification
This guide is maintained by ComplaintCA and checked against the official sources linked throughout, including:
- Consumer Protection BC
- Residential Tenancy Branch
- Office of the Ombudsperson
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Learn more about how ComplaintCA verifies information on our About page.