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| tips = The Ombudsperson may refuse to investigate if you have not used an internal review process. For example, many decisions [[I have been denied or cut off welfare|denying welfare benefits]] can be reviewed and repealed under the ''Employment and Income Assistance Act''. Use that review/appeal process first before going to the | | tips = The Ombudsperson may refuse to investigate if you have not used an internal review process. For example, many decisions [[I have been denied or cut off welfare|denying welfare benefits]] can be reviewed and repealed under the ''Employment and Income Assistance Act''. Use that review/appeal process first before going to the Ombudsperson. | ||
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See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]] for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]] for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | ||
*[[ | *[[Ombudsperson]], including the Ombudsperson website, which has "useful contacts" to make complaints about nongovernmental service providers such as lawyers, doctors and banks. | ||
*The ''Law Students' Legal Advice Program Manual'' chapter on "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1740 Public Complaints Procedures]." | *The ''Law Students' Legal Advice Program Manual'' chapter on "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1740 Public Complaints Procedures]." | ||
*[[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers|private bar lawyers]]. | *[[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers|private bar lawyers]]. |
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