Healthcare systems, like other systems around us, can be built on oppression and harm. We can hold systems accountable and coax them towards positive change when we speak up about our experiences.

Giving feedback - good or bad - provides healthcare professionals with the opportunity to learn and grow during their long careers.

Filing formal complaints can even be framed as a loving act of harm reduction. It can help prevent others from going through similar experiences. It also ensures your experience stays on record and may be taken into account if others come forward in the future with similar concerns.

We recognize that it should not be your burden to hold the healthcare system accountable on your own, and that changing the system that enables and perpetuates obstetric violence is a collective responsibility. We also recognize that large systems and structures cannot be trusted to make changes quickly on their own. Big change takes pressure from the bottom up!

Filing individual complaints is not a single solution to the systemic issue of obstetric violence, however, it is a limited first step that some folks find helpful in the larger, long-term fight for change.

This resource is just a starting place. Please read it alongside the accompanying blog post. Take what is useful for your unique situation and leave the rest.

This resource contains peer support information only and is not medical or legal advice. Please seek independent legal advice from a qualified legal professional as soon as possible if you believe your experience may warrant action through the legal system.

Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO)
Social Justice Tribunal resolving claims of discrimination and harassment under the Ontario Human Rights Code
www.tribunalsontario.ca/hrto
hrto.registrar@ontario.ca
416-326-1312
1-866-598-0322

Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC)
Provides free legal advice or legal assistance to individuals regarding matters covered under the Ontario Human Rights Code. For example, they can help people file an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO)
www.hrlsc.on.ca
416-597-4900
1-866-625-5179

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
OB/GYNs, family doctors, anaesthesiologists, etc (MD)
www.cpso.on.ca
feedback@cpso.on.ca
1-800-268-7096 ext. 603

College of Midwives of Ontario (CMO)
Registered Midwives (RM)
www.cmo.on.ca
conduct@cmo.on.ca
416-640-2252 x. 224
1-844-640-2252

College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN), Nurse Practitioners (NP)
www.cno.org
PublicComplaints@cnomail.org
1-800-387-5526

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Registered Social Workers (RSW), Social Service Workers (SSW)
www.ocswssw.org
investigations@ocswssw.org
416-972-9882
1-877-828-9380

Ontario Health Regulators
Comprehensive directory of regulated health professions in Ontario
www.ontariohealthregulators.ca

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Ontario Patient Ombudsman
Next step to escalate after providing feedback to a health sector organization or institution (eg. a hospital)
www.patientombudsman.ca

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC)
For complaints about collection, (mis)use, and disclosure of personal information by public institutions, health care providers, children’s aid societies and other service providers
www.ipc.on.ca
info@ipc.on.ca
416-326-3333
1-800-387-0073

Report a Crime
File a police report about Obstetric Violence (e.g. assault) with your local police department or OPP so there is a record of your experience
www.opp.ca

Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Contact your MPP to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.ola.org

Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ)
OB/GYNs, family doctors, anaesthesiologists, etc (MD)
www.cmq.org
info@cmq.org
514-933-4787
1-888-633-3246

Ordre des sage-femmes du Québec (OSFQ)
sage-femmes (SF)
www.osfq.org
info@osfq.org
514-286-1313
1-877-711-1313

Ordre des infirmières et infermiers du Québec (OIIQ)
Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN), Nurse Practitioners (NP)
www.oiiq.org
514-935-2501
1-800-363-6048

Centres d'assistance et d'accompagnement aux plaintes / Complaints Assistance and Support Centres (CAAP)
Community organizations mandated by the Minister of Health and Social Services to provide free and confidential services to assist the public in filing a complaint
www.quebec.ca
1-877-767-2277

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

The Québec Ombudsman / Protecteur du Citoyen
Intervenes to prevent or correct breaches of rights, abuse, negligence, inaction or errors that affect citizens in their dealings with health and social services and government agencies
www.protecteurducitoyen.qc.ca
protecteur@protecteurducitoyen.qc.ca
1-800-463-5070

Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (CDPDJ)
Investigates cases of discrimination and infringement of rights under the Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
www.cdpdj.qc.ca
information@cdpdj.qc.ca
1-800-361-6477

National Assembly of Québec / Assemblée nationale du Québec
Contact your MNA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.assnat.qc.ca

College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)
OB/GYNs, family doctors, anaesthesiologists, etc (MD)
www.cpsbc.ca
604-733-7758
1-800-461-3008

British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
Registered Midwives (RM), Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
www.bccnm.ca
complaints@bccnm.ca
604-742-6200
1-866-880-7101

British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW)
Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Clinical Social Workers (RCSW), Provisional Registered Social Workers (Provisional RSW)
www.bccsw.ca
info@bccsw.ca
604-737-4916
1-877-576-6740

Safespace
Pilot project app and resources for reporting anti-Indigenous racism in BC healthcare
www.safespace.healthcare

British Columbia Health Regulators
Comprehensive directory of regulated health professions in BC
www.bchealthregulators.ca

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

BC Ombudsperson
Investigates complaints about local and provincial public sector organizations
www.bcombudsperson.ca

Patient Care Quality Review Board
Patient Care Quality Offices for each BC regional health authority
www.patientcarequalityreviewboard.ca

Health Professions Review Board
independent review of certain decisions made by self-governing colleges of regulated health professions
www.hprb.gov.bc.ca
hprbinfo@gov.bc.ca
250-953-4956
1-888-953-4986

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPC)
For concerns about the way a public body or a private sector organization in BC has handled or processed personal information
www.oipc.bc.ca

Report a Crime
File a police report about Obstetric Violence (e.g. assault) so there is a record of your experience
www2.gov.bc.ca

British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
The Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints
www.bchrt.gov.bc.ca

Legislative Assembly of BC
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.leg.bc.ca

College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
OB/GYNs, family doctors, anaesthesiologists, etc (MD)
www.cpsa.ca
complaints@cpsa.ab.ca
780-423-4764
1-800-661-4689

College of Midwives of Alberta (CMA)
Registered Midwives (RM)
www.albertamidwives.org
complaints.director@albertamidwives.org
587- 899-3990

College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)
Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP)
www.nurses.ab.ca
procond@nurses.ab.ca
780-451-0043
1-800-252-9392

College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
www.clpna.com
complaints@clpna.com
780-484-8886
1-800-661-5877

Alberta Health Services
Receives complaints regarding Alberta’s healthcare system
www.albertahealthservices.ca

Alberta College of Social Workers
Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Clinical Social Workers (RCSW)
www.acsw.ab.ca
Complaints@acsw.ab.ca
1-800-661-3089

Alberta Health Regulators
Comprehensive directory of regulated health professions in Alberta
www.alberta.ca

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Alberta Ombudsman
Independent investigations into complaints in the public sector
www.ombudsman.ab.ca

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC)
Investigates privacy complaints regarding the collection, use or disclosure of personal or health information by public bodies and organizations
www.oipc.ab.ca
generalinfo@oipc.ab.ca
1-888-878-4044

Report a Crime
File a police report about Obstetric Violence (e.g. assault) with the RCMP so there is a record of your experience
www.ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/alberta

Alberta Human Rights Commission
Investigates claims of discrimination under the Alberta Human Rights Code
www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca
humanrights@gov.ab.ca
780-427-7661
310-0000

Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.assembly.ab.ca

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM)
OB/GYNs, family doctors, anaesthesiologists, etc (MD)
www.cpsm.mb.ca
complaints@cpsm.mb.ca
204-774-4344
1-877-774-4344

College of Midwives of Manitoba (CMM)
Registered Midwives (RM)
www.midwives.mb.ca
204-783-4520

College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP)
www.crnm.mb.ca
204-784-5184
1-800-665-2027

College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
www.clpnm.ca
conduct@clpnm.ca
204-663-1212
1-877-663-1212

Manitoba College of Social Workers
Social Workers (SW), Registered Social Workers (RSW)
www.mcsw.ca
204-888-9477

Manitoba Health Regulators
Comprehensive list of colleges for regulated health professions in Manitoba
www.gov.mb.ca

Manitoba Regional Health Authorities (RHA)
Manitoba's five regional health authorities’ boards are accountable to the Minister of Health
www.gov.mb.ca/health/rha

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Manitoba Ombudsman
The ombudsman conducts independent, impartial, and non-partisan investigations
www.ombudsman.mb.ca
204-982-9130
1-800-665-0531

Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Investigates claims of discrimination under the Manitoba Human Rights Code
www.manitobahumanrights.ca
hrc@gov.mb.ca
1-888-884-8681

Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS)
OB/GYNs, family doctors, anaesthesiologists, etc (MD)
www.cps.sk.ca
complaints@cps.sk.ca
1-800-667-1668

Saskatchewan College of Midwives (SCM)
Registered Midwives (RM)
www.saskmidwives.ca
registrar@saskmidwives.ca
306-781-1356

Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA)
Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP)
www.srna.org
professionalconduct@srna.org
1-800-667-9945 ext 240

Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN)
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
www.salpn.com
complaints@salpn.com
306-525-1436
1-888-257-2576

Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
www.sasw.ca
sasw@accesscomm.ca
306-545-1922
1-877-517-7279

Saskatchewan Regulatory Bodies
Comprehensive directory of regulated occupations in Saskatchewan
www.saskatchewan.ca

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA)
Quality of Care Coordinators receive complaints for each health region
www.saskhealthauthority.ca

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Ombudsman Saskatchewan
Takes complaints about provincial government ministries, agencies, Crown corporations and health entities
www.ombudsman.sk.ca
1-800-667-9787

Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC)
Ensures that public bodies respect the privacy and access rights of the citizens of Saskatchewan
www.oipc.sk.ca

Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Investigates claims of discrimination and harassment under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code
www.saskatchewanhumanrights.ca

Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.legassembly.sk.ca

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)
OB/GYNs, family doctors, anaesthesiologists, etc (MD)
www.cpsns.ns.ca
publicinquiries@cpsns.ns.ca
902-421-2201

Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS)
Registered Midwives (RM)
www.mrcns.ca
902-424-3218

Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)
www.nscn.ca
conduct@nscn.ca
902-444-6726

Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
Registered Social Workers (RSW)
www.nscsw.org
902-429-7799 ext. 222

Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network
Comprehensive network of regulated health professions in NS
www.nsrhpn.ca/member-listing

Nova Scotia Health Patient & Family Feedback
Patient Relations contact listings by region
www.nshealth.ca

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner Nova Scotia (OIPC)
For access to information or privacy-related concerns
www.oipc.novascotia.ca
oipcns@novascotia.ca
902-424-4684
1-866-243-1564

Report a Crime
File a police report about Obstetric Violence (e.g. assault) so there is a record of your experience
www.novascotia.ca

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Investigates complaints that fall under the protection of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act
www.humanrights.novascotia.ca

Nova Scotia Legislature
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.nslegislature.ca

College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick (CPSNB)
OB/GYNs, family doctors, anaesthesiologists, etc (MD)
complaints@cpsnb.org
www.cpsnb.org
506-849-5050
1-800-667-4641

Midwifery Council of New Brunswick (MCNB)
Registered Midwives (RM)
www.midwiferycnb.ca
506-300-0225

Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB)
Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP)
complaints@nanb.nb.ca
506-458-8731
1-800-442-4417

New Brunswick Association of Social Workers (NBASW)
Registered Social Workers (RSW)
www.nbasw-atsnb.ca
506-459-5595
1-877-495-5595

Paramedic Association of New Brunswick (PANB)
Paramedics
www.panb.ca
info@panb.ca
506-459-2638
1-888-887-7262

Certified Occupations Directory
Government of New Brunswick list of regulated professions (including links to regulatory bodies of health professions)
www2.gnb.ca

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Ombud of New Brunswick
Investigates complaints against provincial agencies and departments (eg: Regional Health Authorities)
www.ombudnb.ca
506-453-2789
1-888-465-1100

Report a Crime
File a police report about Obstetric Violence (e.g. assault) so there is a record of your experience
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

New Brunswick Human Rights Commission (NBHRC)
Investigates complaints about discrimination or harassment in New Brunswick
www2.gnb.ca
hrc.cdp@gnb.ca
1-888-471-2233

Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.legnb.ca

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL)
OB/GYNs, family doctors, anaesthesiologists, etc (MD)
www.cpsnl.ca
complaints@cpsnl.ca
709-726-8546

College of Midwives of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMNL)
Registered Midwives (RM)
www.cmnl.ca
midwivesnl@gmail.com

College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL)
Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP)
www.crnnl.ca
pcr@crnnl.ca
709-753-6040
1-800-563-3200

Labrador-Grenfell Health
Feedback and complaints related to health facilities and services provided by Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority
www.lghealth.ca
client.relations@lghealth.ca
1-833-505-1178

Western Health
Feedback and complaints related to health facilities and services provided by Western Regional Health Authority
www.westernhealth.nl.ca
clientrelations@westernhealth.nl.ca
1-833-784-6802

Central Health
Feedback and complaints related to health facilities and services provided by Central Regional Health Authority
www.centralhealth.nl.ca
clientrelations@centralhealth.nl.ca
1-888-799-2272

Eastern Health
Feedback and complaints related to health facilities and services provided by Eastern Regional Health Authority
www.easternhealth.ca
client.relations@easternhealth.ca
709-777-6500
1-877-444-1399

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

House of Assembly Newfoundland and Labrador
Contact your MHA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.assembly.nl.ca

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.assembly.pe.ca

More Coming Soon
2022

For complaints about care received during evacuation for medical care or evacuation for childbirth to other jurisdictions, also see tab for province/territory where the care was received

Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/NU)
Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP)
www.rnantnu.ca/complaints-professional-conduct
ed@rnantnu.ca
867-873-2745

Professional Licensing Health and Social Services
Where to direct your complaint about a regulated healthcare professional in NWT (e.g. doctors, midwives, nurses, etc)
www.hss.gov.nt.ca
professional_licensing@gov.nt.ca
867-767-9067

Health and Social Services Patient Relations
Quality Risk Managers for each health region in the territory
www.hss.gov.nt.ca

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Office of the Ombud Northwest Territories
Next step to escalate after providing feedback to a public body (eg. a health authority)
www.nwtombud.ca
info@nwtombud.ca
867-874-6623
1-844-686-6283

Report a Crime
File a police report about Obstetric Violence (e.g. assault) with your local RCMP detachment so there is a record of your experience
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission
Investigates complaints of harassment and discrimination based on grounds in the NWT Human Rights Act
www.nwthumanrights.ca
info@nwthumanrights.ca
867-669-5575
1-888-669-5575

Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.ntassembly.ca/members

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Yukon Legislative Assembly
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.yukonassembly.ca

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For complaints about care received during evacuation for medical care or evacuation for childbirth to other jurisdictions, see tab for province/territory where the care was received

Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/NU)
Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP)
www.rnantnu.ca/complaints-professional-conduct
ed@rnantnu.ca
867-873-2745

Nunavut Office of Patient Relations
Investigates and resolves conflicts between patients and healthcare providers across Nunavut
www.gov.nu.ca
patientrelations@gov.nu.ca
867-975-5703
1-855-438-3003

Non-Insured Health Benefit (NIHB) Program
The NIHB is the government healthcare program for status First Nations and Inuit peoples. Appeal decisions related to benefits including medical transportation, supplies and equipment, mental health counselling and more
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579792696583/1579792732972

Regional NIHB Office Directory
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579274812116/1579708265237#a1

Accreditation Canada
Assesses health and social services organizations (e.g. hospitals, doctor’s offices, rehab centres, home care agencies, and medical labs) for quality improvement. Receives complaints about any facility or organization they have accredited
www.accreditation.ca
comments@accreditation.ca
613-738-3800
1-800-814-7769

Legislative Assembly of Nunavut / ᒪᓕᒐᓕᐅᖅᑎᑦ
Contact your MLA to make them aware of Obstetric Violence in your community
www.assembly.nu.ca