 To fully enjoy our province’s tremendous quality of life, seniors - like other British Columbians - need to be confident that they will be protected when they are vulnerable. The provincial government is committed to ensuring law and order and promoting the safety of seniors and others. That’s why the government provides or supports a range of legal and other protections for seniors.
The personal security of seniors is protected in a variety of ways. These include public guardian and legal trustee services, legal education, and consumer protection.
For example, through the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority consumers are protected from unfair business practices. This independent authority supports a fair marketplace for B.C. consumers and businesses.
The authority licenses the travel industry, the debt collection industry, and the cremation, interment and funeral services industry.
Victims of certain crimes may be eligible for help from the provincial government’s Crime Victim Assistance Program, which helps victims get the support they need. In addition, the provincial government funds more than 150 victim assistance programs. These programs are run by non-profit groups and police departments. They provide information about the justice system, practical help, emotional support and referrals to other programs.
The provincial government is committed to doing more to keep our citizens safe and build on the actions we have already taken to improve the personal security of seniors.
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