Consumer Protection
Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Consumer protection measures are often established by law. Such laws are intended to prevent businesses from engaging in fraud or specified unfair practices in order to gain an advantage over competitors or to mislead consumers. They may also provide additional protection for the general public which may be impacted by a product (or its production) even when they are not the direct purchaser or consumer of that product. For example, government regulations may require businesses to disclose detailed information …
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Fraser Institute · 1 November 2024 English
Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election, it is likely that protectionist pressures will intensify in that country, thereby further threatening Canada’s exports to its largest trading …
health, social services, public safety, consumer protection, the promotion of cultural diversity and …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) 2,675 Deutsche Gesellschaft …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) 2,675 Deutsche Gesellschaft für …
Global Risk Institute in Financial Services · 23 September 2024 English
policy and the increasing Ambassador Susan Rice, interconnectedness and uncertainty of the Former U. [...] We will explore the potential Advisor, National Security Advisor, impacts to Canadian business and the …
required to better manage risks related to consumer protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and financial stability …
Office of the Ombudsperson, Province of British Columbia · 19 September 2024 English
Authority Statistics- FY24.xlsx Office of the Ombudsperson 2023/24 Authority Statistics Open Files as Files Received Files Closed Open Files as of 1-April- of 31-March- 2023 Enquiries Complaints Total Enquiries Complaints …
Assisted Living Appeal Board 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 0 Consumer Protection BC 2 2 5 7 2 3 5 3 Coroners Service 5 6 25 …
Consumers Council of Canada · 19 September 2024 English
presentation, leasing rules and door-to-door HVAC sales in proposed revisions to the province’s consumer protection legislation. Most of the published accounts of the […] …
in proposed revisions to the province’s consumer protection legislation. Most of the published accounts …
ARCC: Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada · 16 September 2024 English
Doré, was suspended for the content of a letter he had sent to the presiding judge following a criminal proceeding for which he was acting as counsel.6 The plaintiff appealed …
Quebec government’s implementation of the Consumer Protection Act legislation, under which Irwin Toy Ltd …
BC Housing · 8 September 2024 English
Registered new homes data are a leading indicator of housing and economic activity in British Columbia. The Monthly New Homes Registry Report provides information on registered new homes by building …
builder not covered by home warranty increase consumer protection for buyers of new homes in insurance, and …
BC Housing · 5 September 2024 English
Registered new homes data are a leading indicator of housing and economic activity in British Columbia. The Monthly New Homes Registry Report provides information on registered new homes by building …
builder not covered by home warranty increase consumer protection for buyers of new homes in insurance, and …
HEQCO: Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario · 3 September 2024 English
Data Presentation and Analysis Our findings are divided into four sections: 1) a foundational scan of PCCs in Canada; 2) a description of the registration and renewal processes of career …
Colleges Act, 2005 are guided by the logic of consumer protection. Regulations are similar to those seen in …
