Consumers Council of Canada News
World Consumer Rights Day Tackles Plastic Pollution
The theme of this year’s World Consumer Rights Day is plastic pollution. March 15 is the annual occasion dedicated to the power...
Stopping Spread of Counterfeit N95 Masks Proves Difficult
Not only is the coronavirus difficult to contain, but so is the pandemic spread of counterfeit N95 respirator masks. 'Real' N95...
March is Fraud Prevention Month
As commerce moves increasingly online and fraud does the same, this year’s Fraud Prevention Month campaign is following the same...
Payment Choices Reverse Robin Hood Effect
Consumers who pay with cash and debit cards are effectively subsidizing those who pay with credit, according to a research white...
Auto Pricing Practices Highlight Enforcement Gaps
Even with the introduction of provincial “all-in” pricing regulations, Canadian car buyers still struggle to get optimal vehicle...