BC Ombudsperson — Complaints About Unfair Public Services

BC Ombudsperson — Complaints About Unfair Public Services: Free, by phone or online.

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How to access
Phone, Online, Mail
Location
Kelowna
Cost
Free
Delivery
Virtual / online (no physical location to visit)
Information last updated
October 8, 2026

If you think a provincial or local public sector organization in BC treated you unfairly, the BC Ombudsperson can look into your complaint. This includes ministries, health authorities and hospitals, public schools, universities and colleges, and local governments. The service is free, independent and confidential. ▸ Before you complain • Try to fix the problem with the organization first. Use the Complaint Checker on their website to see if they can help. ▸ How to complain • Online form, by mail, in person in Victoria, or by phone: 1-800-567-3247. • Phone hours: Monday to Friday 9 AM - 4 PM; Wednesdays 9 AM - 12:30 PM only. • They do not accept complaints by email. • Fax: 250-387-0198 ▸ They cannot help with • Federal government, BC Ferries, police, courts and judges.

Contact Information

Address
2nd Floor – 947 Fort St., Victoria, BC (mail: PO Box 9039, Stn Prov Gov't, Victoria, BC V8W 9A5)
Phone
1-800-567-3247 (1-800-567-FAIR), 250-387-5855 (Victoria)
Email
info@bcombudsperson.ca
Website
https://bcombudsperson.ca/
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost
Free
Access
Phone, Online, Mail
Service Area
Anywhere in BC

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