The childcare, pandemic supports and other pledges may have garnered most of the attention, but numerous smaller items have been...
Budget 2021: Notable Consumer Commitments
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What’s Missing From Ontario High-Cost Lending Discussion
An Ontario government consultation paper is a good start to improving protection for consumers of high cost loans, but is...
Two Provinces Ponder Lower Legal Lending Rates
Two of Canada’s largest provinces are considering implementing their own rules on what constitutes a legal rate of interest on...
Payment Choices Reverse Robin Hood Effect
Consumers who pay with cash and debit cards are effectively subsidizing those who pay with credit, according to a research white...
RBC Fined $350,000 for Failing to Get Clear Consent for Credit Limit Hikes
A lack of objection or silent acquiescence does not qualify as “express consent”, Canada’s financial consumer watchdog concluded...
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