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Unconvinced, Unprepared and Out of Money

Consumers Council of Canada in-depth report finds homeowners and homebuyers ill-prepared for the impact of climate change on the homes they own or are considering for purchase.

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What do Canadians want from their grocery store?

Environics Research conducted a national large-scale web panel for Consumers Council of Canada to try to get some answers from consumers about what they think about their grocery shopping experience and what could better protect and empower them when they shop for groceries.
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Governments must refocus on protecting people

Consumers Council of Canada urges the Government of Canada to act swiftly to keep its commitment to create a new agency able to rebuild consumer confidence and protect consumers – the Canadian Consumer Advocate.

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“A roof over our head, dry feet, and nothing on fire.”

Consumers Council of Canada has released an in-depth report – "Unconvinced, Unprepared and Out of Money" –investigating homeowners' and homebuyers' challenges to prepare for climate change impacts on their homes. Council researchers found that despite readily...

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The War on Research

The head counts and dollar amounts of U.S. government spending cuts attract most of the notoriety, but another consequence is a dramatic reduction or elimination of government research capabilities.  Mass layoffs at many of the agencies impacted specifically targeted...

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When is a Sale a Sale?

A shiny red sales sticker in the grocery store can woo shoppers of any age with the promise of a good bargain.  But what if that marked down price isn’t really a deal?  Under Canada's Competition Act, a company that advertises a sale price in relation to a regular...

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