Consumers Council of Canada News
Communications Complaints Down by 25% in Past Year
Consumer complaints about their telecommunications services declined by about 25%, as measured by the number of complaints...
Regulation Likely Coming For U.S. Buy Now Pay Later
U.S. regulators have indicated they plan to act to bring Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) lending practices closer in line with...
When Power Tools Go Rogue
The recent recalls from Health Canada’s list of unsafe products reads like an extract from a Stephen King novel. From lawn mower...
Newfoundland and Labrador Moves to Restrict Predatory Lending
Newfoundland and Labrador was the last Canadian province to bring in legislation regulating payday lenders, but has introduced...
Ottawa Considered Expanded Role for Canadian Consumer Advocate
Canada’s federal government considered an expanded role for a Canadian Consumer Advocate beyond what was proposed in the 2019...