The Canadian Grain Commission is established under the Canadian Grain Act to create and maintain standards of quality for Canadian grain and regulate grain handling in Canada, to ensure a dependable commodity for domestic and export markets.
The CGC…
Orders made by the CGC may be reviewed by the Minister in charge and orders for the payment of any money or apportionment of any loss may be appealed to the Federal Court.
Created in 1997 by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) delivers inspection and quarantine programs related to foods, plants and animals in 18 regions and 160 field offices across Canada. Its mandate is to safeguard Canada’s food supply and the plants and animals upon which safe and high-quality food depends.
The CFIA enforces policies and standards, set by Health Canada, governing the safety and nutritional quality of all food sold in Canada. It also verifies industry compliance with federal acts and regulations through activities that include the registration and inspection of abattoirs and food processing plants, and the testing of products. In carrying out its mandate the CFIA:
For more about how to make a complaint to the agency, see Complaints, Comments & Compliments. Also see the Consumer Centre for safety information.
Provides independent oversight, through the exercise of its review jurisdiction, of the use of administrative monetary penalty by federal agencies related to agriculture and agri-food
The Tribunal is an independent federal administrative tribunal established by Parliament under subsection 27(1) of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Ac (AAMP Act).
The Tribunal’s mandate is to provide independent oversight, through the exercise of its review jurisdiction, of the use of administrative monetary penalty (AMPs) by federal agencies related to agriculture and agri-food under subsection 38(1) of the AAAMP Act.
Three federal agencies currently have the authority to issue AMPs related to agriculture and agri-food:
Orders of the Tribunal may only be reviewed in Federal Court.
See the Guide for Self-Represented Persons if you wish to fIe a request for review before the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal.
CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment.
They also implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.
The CNSC
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilitates the flow of legitimate travellers and trade. The agency also enforces more than 100 acts and regulations that keep our country and Canadians safe.
The CBSA is responsible for carrying out enforcement functions related to immigration and refugee matters, including:
People who come to the Commission are able to file complaints under two acts – the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessible Canada Act.
If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you may be able to file a human rights complaint with the Commission.
The Canadian Human Rights Act protects people in Canada from discrimination when they are employed by or receive services from the federal government, First Nations governments or private companies that are regulated by the federal government such as banks, trucking companies, broadcasters and telecommunications companies.
If you have suffered harm because of a >federally regulated organization’s accessibility plans, feedback processes and progress reports, you may be able to file a complaint with the Accessibility Commissioner.
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decides whether a person or organization has engaged in a discriminatory practice as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Complaints of discrimination referred to the CHRT by the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
The Tribunal‘s role is much like that of a court. It hears evidence and witnesses about complaints of discrimination; decides whether discrimination has occurred; and, if so, determines an appropriate remedy.
The Tribunal can only hear complaints of discrimination filed against federally regulated employers and service providers.
If a party involved does not agree with the Tribunal’s decision, they may ask the Federal Court to review the decision, set it aside, and refer the case back for redetermination
The Commission for Public Complaints is an independent agency, established to receive and review complaints about the conduct of RCMP members in the performance of their duties. It acts as a third party and is not part of the RCMP. The commission examines complaints fairly and impartially, and makes unbiased findings. Its recommendations are aimed at identifying, correcting and preventing problems in policing.
The CRTC is an administrative tribunal that regulates and supervises broadcasting and telecommunications in the public interest.
The CRTC focuses on achieving policy objectives established in the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL).
It supervises and regulates over 2,000 broadcasters, including TV services, AM and FM radio stations, and the companies that own them. They also regulate telecommunications carriers, including major telephone companies. CRTC’s activities include licensing, promoting compliance with regulations, making ownership decisions, approving tariffs, encouraging competition, and providing information
Through the CRTC you can make a complaint about your personal phone, internet TV or radio service provider. You can also register or make a complaint with the National Do Not Call List.
The Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (CCPERB) helps to ensure Canada's cultural property is protected, preserved, and accessible to the public. CCPERB provides accountability and support to the institutions and individuals who create, acquire, and engage in the exchange of cultural property.