The Social Security Tribunal (SST) is an independent administrative tribunal that makes decisions on social security appeals.
The Social Security Tribunal hears appeals on government decisions regarding
The first level of appeal from Service Canada goes to the General Division. The Appeal Division deals with appeals from the General Division.
The FST has the authority to hear and decide appeals of enforcement decisions made by the Insurance Council of British Columbia, the Superintendent of Real Estate, the Superintendent of Pensions, the Registrar of Mortgage Brokers and the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.
The FST only has jurisdiction to hear appeals under the following British Columbia statutes:
The CRA administers:
You can dispute or object to certain decisions made by the CRA. See File an objection.
Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson conducts independent and objective examinations of CRA service-related complaints
The British Columbia Securities Commission is the independent provincial government agency that enforces BC’s Securities Act, which regulates how businesses raise money and how securities, such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds, are bought and sold.
The BCFSA regulates credit unions, trust companies, insurance companies, pension plans, mortgage brokers and real estate professionals. They work to ensure that consumers participating in financial services transactions are protected. They provide information and guidance necessary to enable industry participants to comply with legislative requirements and best practices
The BCFSA:
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is responsible for protecting the rights and interests of consumers of financial products and services. It supervises federally regulated financial entities, such as banks, and strengthens the financial literacy of Canadian
The FCAC:
FINTRAC is an independent agency intended to contribute to the public safety of Canadians and help protect the integrity of Canada's financial system through the detection and deterrence of money laundering and terrorist financing.
FINTRAC ensures the compliance of businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and associated Regulations. It provides financial intelligence for law enforcement and national security agencies to assist in the investigation of money laundering and terrorist activity financing offences.
The FINTRAC fulfills its mandate through the following activities:
If you do not agree with a decision made by FINTRAC, you may request a review of your file.
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions is an independent federal government agency that regulates and supervises more than 400 federally regulated financial institutions to determine whether they are in sound financial condition and meeting their requirements. OSFI also regulates and supervises 1,200 pension plans to determine if they meet the minimum funding requirements and are complying with other requirements.
Consumer Protection BC is the regulator of a variety of sectors and specific types of consumer transactions in British Columbia. Their purpose is to license and inspect regulated businesses, respond to consumer inquiries, investigate alleged violations of consumer protection laws and educate consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.
Industries licensed by Consumer Protection BC:
THe STBCAB provides a specialized independent, accessible and cost-effective forum for the hearing of appeals from decisions of the Skilled Trades BC regarding trainees and industry training credentials
Under the Skilled Trade BC Act, a person who is the subject of any of the following decisions or orders may request, within 30 days of receiving written notice of the decision or order, a review by the review officer of the decision or order:
(a) a refusal by the corporation to award a person an industry training credential;
(b) a refusal by the corporation to determine that a person is a trade qualifier;
(c) the suspension or cancellation by the corporation of a person's industry training credential;
(d) a refusal by the corporation to register a person as an apprentice;
(e) the cancellation by the corporation of a person's registration as an apprentice;
(f) an examination or assessment by the corporation of a person's training;
(g) a refusal by the corporation to issue a person a temporary authorization under section 31 ;
(h) a refusal by the corporation to grant a supervision ratio adjustment under section 33 ;
(i) the issuance by a compliance officer of a warning under section 37 or a compliance order under section 38;
(j) the imposition by a compliance officer or another officer or employee of the corporation of an administrative monetary penalty under section 39 [administrative monetary penalties];
(k) a decision or order prescribed by the minister.