|
Courts
of British Columbia
There are three levels of court in British Columbia: in ascending order, the Provincial Court, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court was originally the highest court in the province. In 1909 the Court of Appeal was created. The Court of Appeal for British Columbia is now the highest court in the province. |
|
|
|
Insurance
Council of B.C.
The Insurance Council of BC was originally established more than 50 years ago. In 1984, the Council was delegated the authority to license insurance agents, salespersons, and adjusters; and was subsequently given authority to investigate and discipline licensees. In 1990, the Insurance Act established the Council’s make up and defined its responsibilities in regulating insurance licensees. The Council is accountable to the provincial government and reports to the Minister of Finance. |
|
|
|
|
|
Real
Estate Council of B.C.
The Real Estate Council is a regulatory agency established by the provincial government. Its mandate is to protect the public by enforcing the licensing and licensee conduct requirements of the Real Estate Services Act.
The Council is responsible for licensing real estate representatives, brokers and brokerages, enforcing entry qualifications, investigating complaints against licensees and imposing disciplinary sanctions under the Act. |
|
|
