Consumers Council of Canada News
Consumer Debt Returns for Bankruptcy Filers
Bankruptcies are considered the fastest way to recover from excessive debt, but a new study shows that the relief is short-lived...
Higher Meat Prices to Lead Food Inflation in 2020
In addition to the health and nutritional benefits, Canadians will have another benefit to substituting fruit and vegetables for...
Sears U.S. Woes Familiar to Canadian Shoppers
If a disappointing holiday season worsens liquidity problems for Sears in the United States, the consequences for its customers...
What are Legal Interest Rates on Loans?
There is a limit on the rate of interest that lenders can charge borrowers in Canada. With two notable exceptions, interest...
The Changing Face of Goverment Consumer Protection and Enforcement
The trend of Canadian regulators to reduce or even withdraw from proactive inspections and enquiries leaves them more reliant on...