ਖਾਸ ਪੇਸ਼ਾ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਇਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਟਰਾਇਬਯੂਨਲ
ਕਈ ਟਰਾਇਬਯੂਨਲ ਜਨਤਾ ਤੋਂ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਇਤਾਂ ਸੁਣਦੇ ਹਨ। ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਟਰਾਇਬਯੂਨਲ ਪੇਸ਼ੇ ਦੇ ਮੇਂਬਰਾਂ, ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕੀ ਡਾਕਟਰਾਂ, ਵਕੀਲਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਆਕਉਟੈਟਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਇਤਾਂ ਸੁਣਦੇ ਹਨ ।
ਉਦਾਹਰਣ ਦੇ ਤੋਰ ਤੇ, ਜੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਇਤ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੇ ਫੇਮਿਲੀ ਡਾਕਟਰ ਤੋਂ ਮਿਲੀ ਦੇਖ ਭਾਲ ਦੀ ਮਿਆਰ ਬਾਰੇ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਾਲਜ਼ ਆਫ਼ ਫਜ਼ੀਸ਼ਅਨਸ ਅਤੇ ਸਰਜਨਸ ਆਫ ਬੀਸੀ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਇਤ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ। ਜੇ ਤੁਹਡੀ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਇਤ RCMP ਦੇ ਅਫਸਰ ਬਾਰੇ ਹੈ, ਤੁਸੀਂ RCMP ਜਨਤਾ ਬਾਰੇ ਲਈ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਇਤ ਕਮੀਸ਼ਨ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਇਤ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
Accountants (CA: Chartered Accountants): Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC
Builds public confidence in the chartered accountant profession by providing education, regulation, and member services for chartered accountants. Guided by the Accountants Act, the Institute licenses all public practice CA firms and reviews these firms to ensure ongoing compliance with standards and regulations. Hears inquiries and complaints about the conduct of chartered accountants in BC.
Accountants (CGA: Certified General Accountants): Certified General Accountants Association of BC
The governing and regulatory body responsible for the training and certification of BC’s more than 14,000 CGAs and CGA students. Responsible for training, certifying, and upholding the professional standards of its students and members. Guided by the Accountants Act.
Acupuncturists: College of Traditional Chinese Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC
Regulate the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture in BC. The official professional licensing authority, guided by the Health Professions Act.
Agrologists: BC Institute of Agrologists
Responsible for registering and regulating British Columbia’s professional agrologists. Administers and enforces the Agrologists Act. Sets and enforces codes of conduct and standards of practice for members.
Architects: Architectural Institute of BC
The primary resource centre for British Columbians, members and others associated with architecture. Manages professional admissions to ensure members meet the requirements of the Architects Act, Bylaws, Council Rulings, and the BC Building Code. Through the publication and enforcement of health and safety standards, ensures that members comply with the Architects Act.
Biologists (applied): College of Applied Biology
No one in BC can call themselves a Professional Biologist, a Registered Biology Technologist, or an Applied Biology Technician without registration in the College. The College of Applied Biology makes sure that a member practicing applied biology in British Columbia has the necessary knowledge and skills. The College addresses the behaviour, skill and knowledge of members through a complaint driven process.
Chinese medicine practitioners: College of Traditional Chinese Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC
Regulate the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture in BC. The official professional licensing authority, guided by the Health Professions Act.
Chiropractors: BC College of Chiropractors
Monitors the licensing, conduct, and competence of all licensed chiropractors practicing in British Columbia. Addresses the concerns of British Columbians regarding any aspect of the examination and treatment process conducted by a licensed BC chiropractor, which may include issues of inappropriate billing or inappropriate practitioner behavior.
Dental technicians: College of Dental Technicians of BC
Regulates the profession of Dental Technology in BC. Establishes, monitors, and enforces standards of practice to enhance the quality of practice, according to the Health Professions Act and regulations and bylaws of the College.
Dentists: College of Dental Surgeons of BC
Registers, licenses, and regulates dentists and certified dental assistants (CDAs) in the public interest. Sets requirements to practice; establishes, monitors and enforces standards of conduct and care; and where necessary disciplines registrants; as well as monitors the continuing education of more than 3,170 dentists and over 6,500 CDAs working in BC.
Doctors: College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
The licensing and regulatory body for all physicians and surgeons in BC. Protects the public by establishing and endorsing high standards of medical practice by licensed physicians. Establishes licensing standards and codes of professional conduct. Also ensures medical facilities like clinics and labs meet established standards. Hears public complaints and when necessary, disciplines physicians.
Engineers: Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
Regulates and governs the professions under the authority of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act. Sets and maintains academic, experience, and professional practice standards for all members. Individuals licensed by APEGBC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake, and assume responsibility for engineering and geo-science projects in the province of BC.
Forest professionals: Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals
Responsible for registering and regulating British Columbia’s professional foresters and forest technologists. Administers and enforces the Foresters Act. Sets and enforces codes of conduct and standards of practice for members.
Geoscientists: Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
Regulates and governs the professions under the authority of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act. Sets and maintains academic, experience, and professional practice standards for all members. Individuals licensed by APEGBC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake, and assume responsibility for engineering and geo-science projects in the province of BC.
Information commissioner (federal): Office of the Information Commissioner
Investigates complaints from people who believe they have been denied rights under the Access to Information Act - Canada’s freedom of information legislation. The Information Commissioner has strong investigative powers and mediates between dissatisfied applicants and government institutions.
Lawyers: Law Society of BC
The regulatory body for the BC legal profession. Guided by the Legal Profession Act, the Society licenses individuals to practice law in BC, hears complaints regarding the conduct of lawyers and administers discipline, when appropriate.
Military police (federal): Military Police Complaints Commission
An independent, quasi-judicial body that hears complaints concerning the Military Police.
Notaries: The Society of Notaries Public of BC
Establishes and regulates professional and ethical standards for notaries in BC. Hears public complaints and disciplines its members, when appropriate.
Nurses (practical): College of Licensed Practical Nurses of BC
Establishes, monitors, and enforces standards of practice within the nursing profession in BC, according to the Practicing Nurse Act and the Health Professions Act.
Nurses (registered): College of Registered Nurses of BC
Protects the public through the regulation of registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and licensed graduate nurses, according to the Health Professions Act. Establishes standards for education, registration, and professional practice. Hears and investigates public complaints regarding the actions of nurses in BC.
Occupational therapists: College of Occupational Therapists of BC
Responsible for ensuring the safe, ethical, and competent practice of occupational therapy in BC. It operates under BC’s Health Professions Act and the Occupational Therapists Regulation. All occupational therapists who practice in BC must be registered members of the college.
Opticians: College of Opticians of BC
Establishes qualifications for opticians and works to ensure opticians are providing competent and effective care. Guided by the Health Professions Act, the College of Opticians of British Columbia is the health regulatory college for all opticians in BC.
Pharmacists: College of Pharmacists of BC
The regulatory body for pharmacy in BC. Responsible for registering pharmacists and licensing pharmacies throughout the province. The College’s mandate is to protect the public by ensuring pharmacists provide safe and effective care to help people achieve better health.
Physical therapists: College of Physical Therapists of BC
Regulates the practice of physical therapists in BC, according to the Health Professions Act. Sets standards for entry into the profession, registers physical therapists, sets and enforces a set of rules that registrants must follow, and develops programs to promote the highest standards of physical therapy practice. The CPTBC also investigates complaints and disciplines physical therapists.
Prison ombudsman (federal): Office of the Correctional Investigator of Canada
Investigates and brings resolution to individual offender complaints. Reviews and makes recommendations on the Correctional Service’s policies and procedures associated with the areas of individual complaints.
Privacy complaints: Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Protects and promotes the privacy rights of individuals. Oversees compliance with both the Privacy Act, which covers the personal information-handling practices of federal government departments and agencies, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada’s private sector privacy law.
Psychologists: BC College of Psychologists
The regulatory body for the profession of psychology in BC, which is regulated under the Health Professions Act (HPA), the Psychologists Regulation, the Bylaws, and the Code of Conduct. The College’s role is to protect the public interest by regulating the practice of psychology and monitoring the practice of psychology practitioners.
Public service complaints: Public Service Integrity Canada
Provides an external review for disclosures of wrong-doing in the public sector. Guided by the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act.
Teachers: BC College of Teachers
The professional self-regulatory body for more than 70,000 licensed educators in British Columbia. The College sets and enforces standards for professional educators, assesses applicants to the profession, and issues teaching certificates.
RCMP: Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP
An independent agency, established to receive and review complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in the performance of their duties. The CPC acts as a third party and is not part of the RCMP. Complaints are examined fairly and impartially. Unbiased findings and recommendations are made, aimed at identifying, correcting and preventing problems in policing.
Realtors: Real Estate Council of BC
The Real Estate Council of British Columbia is a regulatory agency established by the provincial government. Its mandate is to protect the public interest by enforcing the licensing and licensee conduct requirements of the Real Estate Services Act. The Council is responsible for licensing individuals and brokerages engaged in real estate sales, rental and strata property management. The Council also enforces entry qualifications, investigates complaints against licensees and imposes disciplinary sanctions under the Act.
Veterinarians: BC Veterinary Medical Association
The statutory body created to serve the interests of the public and animals through the regulation and advancement of the veterinary profession in BC. Creates, promotes and enforces a high standard of qualification, conduct and competence by practitioners of veterinary medicine in BC.