Canadian Consumer Handbook updated

Consumers looking for self-help information should seriously consider consulting the newly updated online Canadian Consumer Handbook. The handbook was developed by Canada's Consumer Measures Committee, a joint committee of federal, provincial and territorial consumer protection government officials. Click here to visit the handbook website.

Research Reports Released on Tax-Free Savings Accounts, Wireless Service Plans, Corporate Social Responsibility Claims and Home Energy Efficiency

The Consumers Council of Canada has released reports about early consumer experiences with Tax-Free Savings Accounts,  pre- and post-paid wireless plans, corporate social responsibility claims, and the potential benefits of higher home energy efficiency standards in Alberta.

New research addresses steps to improve assessment of the impact on consumers of regulatory change

Consumers Council of Canada has released research findings on the capacity of Canada’s consumer groups to participate in consumer impact assessments leading to regulatory change. 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, safe and effective marketplace.