Consumer Beware!
The Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services maintains a database of businesses with compliance issues under the Consumer Protection Act. You can check the database before you do business.
Nanotechnology issues drawing increased public attention
Elizabeth Nielsen, author of recent Consumers Council of Canada report "Nanotechnology and Its Impact on Consumers" appeared recently on CTV. Nanotechnology, which involves the manipulation of matter at the molecular or atomic level, is being used in a growing number of consumer products. Watch the television interview online
Ontario Small Claims Court Maximum Raised
Effective in 2010, the Government of Ontario increased the maximum claim in small claims court actions to $25,000. Ontario consumers can now seek redress for much larger amounts. Learn More
Age 18-35? Young Consumers group may be for you
The Young Consumers Network is a volunteer group of young Ontarians aged 18 to 35 working online together on current marketplace issues through social networking. This group offers its perspective to industry and government about consumer issues and policy. Click Here to Learn More
Working together as the Consumers Council of Canada our members form the most active, Canada-wide multi-issue consumer group. The Council helps business and government manage today’s consumer issues. The Consumers Council of Canada aims to create an efficient, equitable, and effective marketplace.


