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Consumer Protection in Canada
Articles and information on how to avoid consumer problems, and where and how to find help with consumer complaints.
http://canadaonline.about.com/od/consumerp...
C2B Canada
A portal for consumers providing a forum to express their views about goods and services. Working to build a community for consumer advocacy and empowerment through information and knowledge exchange.
http://www.c2b.ca/
Canadian Consumer Information
Consumer information guides covering a variety of topics including children, consumer products and services, environment, food, health, housing and finance.
http://consumerinformation.ca/
Car Help Canada
Provides consumer tips regarding insurance, buying and leasing new or used vehicles, vehicle maintenance, car buyers may download a workbook.
http://www.carhelpcanada.com/
Harris Black Watch
Information for victims of convicted Montreal employment con artist Harris Black, aka Harry Black.
http://www.harrisblackwatch.com/
Canadian Toy Testing Council
Non-profit, charitable organization that offers evaluations of toys tested by children in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value.
http://www.toy-testing.org/
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Canadian federal government agency working to protect and educate consumers of financial services
http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/
No XpressPost
Claims that Canada Posts' XpressPost insurance policy scams the public due to their bad handling and carelessness with the public's mail.
http://www.geocities.com/noxpresspost/
Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PAIC)
A non-profit organization that provides legal and research services on behalf of consumer interests, and, in particular, vulnerable consumer interests, concerning the provision of important public services.
http://www.piac.ca/
Consumers Council of Canada
An independent, not-for-profit organization federally incorporated to help business and government manage consumer issues, and working to improve the marketplace for consumers.
http://www.consumerscouncil.com/
Advertising Standards Canada: Ad Complaints Reports
Reports providing case summaries about consumers' complaints about advertising that were received by ASC. Information on filing complaints and how they are handled.
http://www.adstandards.com/en/Standards/re...
Consumer Health Organization of Canada
A non-profit organization making people aware of the holistic or alternative approaches to health. Includes information on prevention of disease through nutrition, whole foods, dietary supplements, herbs and related resources.
http://www.consumerhealth.org/
Consumers' Association of Canada
An independent, non-profit volunteer organization, represents and informs consumers and advocates action on their behalf to improve the quality of life.
http://www.consumer.ca/
Consumer Connection
Consumer law, recalls, frauds, consumer awareness. Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada.
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_consu/engdoc/...
Canadian Consumer Handbook
Offers tips, questions and advice on consumers' rights, along with contacts for help with common problems.
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/in...
Marketplace
CBC's long-running investigative consumer program. Offers a schedule of shows, audience interaction features, past programs, files, warnings and recalls.
http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/
Better Business Bureau
Helps US and Canadian consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace. Includes guidance, dispute resolution information, and news and alerts.
http://www.bbb.org/
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