By: L. D. Cross
Reduce Road Rage - the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP) can resolve consumer disputes concerning new vehicle problems. Contact them at 1-800-207-0685 or www.camvap.ca.
Bitch to the BBB - the local Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers a free dispute settlement mediation service or access to an impartial arbitrator. Contact them at 1-403-531-8686 or www.toronto.bbb.org.
Insure Your Options - the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) can outline your complaint handling options in disputes with property and casualty insurers. Contact them at 1-800-668-0128 or www.ibc.ca.
Leave the List - the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) - formerly the Canadian Direct Marketing Association - can intervene in mail/subscription disputes or put you on their "do not call" list. Contact them at 1-416-391-2362 or www.cdma.org.
Exit Legal Limbo - the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) offers a confidential mediation process to resolve lawyer-client fee and service disputes. Contact them at 1-800-668-8900 or www.cba.org.
Resolve Individual Impasses - the Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Canada (AMIC) provides alternative dispute resolution of business, contract or family conflicts. Contact them at 1-613-786-8650 or www.amic.org.
File it Yourself - present your own case for a low fee at small claims court where the emphasis is on explaining the problem not on legal technicalities. Contact your local small claims court by checking the the provincial blue pages of your phone book under "Attorney General".
