{December 8, 2009} VICTORIA, BC - Due to changes from our service provider, effective immediately Consumer Protection BC will no longer be able to perform criminal record checks internally for new licensing applicants.  Instead, applicants (except for telephone collectors and general release film and video providers) will be required to obtain and submit a criminal record check performed by their local police agency (RCMP, regional or municipal departments).

{November 9 , 2009} - VICTORIA, BC – Consumer Protection BC today introduced a new Compliance Assistance Information Form which will help licensed businesses and other stakeholders bring potential compliance issues to Consumer Protection BC’s attention.

[October 15, 2009] - VICTORIA, BC - The Government of BC has released proposed general transitional rules to help guide businesses and consumers in a smooth changeover to the proposed HST. Read the news release.

[September 30, 2009] - VICTORIA, BC - Consumer Protection BC was recently profiled on the CTV consumer news program, "Olsen on Your Side". View the profile now.