Consumer Protection Act

• Quebec moves to ban planned obsolescence, ensure right to repair

  The bill will require manufacturers and retailers to ensure replacement parts and repair services are available at a reasonable price for the products they sell in the province.

  Consumer

  Jun 1, 2023
  
• Amazon ‘brushing’ scam arrives on Calgary doorsteps

  The scam involves an Amazon package you didn't order, being delivered to your doorstep.

  Consumer

  Jul 23, 2020
  
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• Durham police seize several vehicles following investigation into tow truck companies

  Police laid more than 250 charges under the Highway Traffic Act as well as the Consumer Protection Act.

  News

  Jan 9, 2020
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• ‘Where is my car’? Toronto-based vehicle moving company faces more complaints

  Pawan Kumar wanted to move his car from St. Johns, N.L. to Vancouver. After 24 days, he said it only made it as far as Toronto.

  Apr 22, 2019
• Elderly woman allegedly pressured into buying 2 vehicles she couldn’t afford at Alberta dealership

  Four employees at a car dealership west of Edmonton have been charged after an elderly woman alleged she was pressured into buying two vehicles she couldn't afford.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2019
• City warns Londoners to beware of a door-to-door water-testing scam

  While the city occasionally contacts homeowners about water quality issues, it says city employees will never try to sell you a product.

  Consumer

  Dec 20, 2018
• Former Toronto contractor pleads guilty after taking money, not doing work

  A Toronto contractor pleaded guilty to 11 charges under Ontario's Consumer Protection Act.

  Consumer

  Mar 12, 2018
• Quebec law firm seeks class action against Netflix over fee hikes

  The suit contends Netflix didn't specify the previous rate that users were paying.

  Money

  Aug 17, 2017
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• Toronto senior who says she was told water not safe, urged to buy filtration systems getting refund

  A Toronto senior who said she was told her drinking water wasn’t safe and urged to spend more than $15,000 to buy filtration systems will be getting her money back after a Global News report.

  Consumer

  Jun 21, 2017
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• What you need to know about gym memberships in Ontario

  Ontario consumers have certain rights when it comes to joining gyms. Here's what you need to know.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2016