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Public Interest News: Sept. 2008 – Feb. 2009
Astronomical Ontario payday loan cost cap: PIAC (PIAC-10/02/09) “Ontario should cap the cost of payday loans at $21 for every $100 borrowed and review that limit in two years, an independent advisory board has concluded,” the Canadian Press reported on Feb. 6. “The $21 proposal is “astronomically high” and a “gift to payday lenders,” said […]
https://www.piac.ca/research-reports/public-interest-news-sept-2008-feb-2009/
Public Interest News: December 2007 – September 2008
Air Canada Westjet: fees and surcharges (PIAC — 19/09/08)—On Sept. 17 the Montreal Gazette reported: “Air France, Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Singapore Airlines have reduced their fuel surcharges this month. But U.S. and Canadian carriers, contending with lacklustre travel demand in the face of a weak U.S. economy, say they’re not planning to cut fees.” […]
https://www.piac.ca/research-reports/public-interest-news-december-2007-september-2008/
Should Consumers Trust Trusted Computing?
Security of computer systems and networks is a growing concern in today’s society. Although present computer security functions overwhelmingly rely on software, a combination of software and hardware security can theoretically enhance computer security. The Trusted Computing Group (TCG), a consortium of hardware manufacturers, software developers and system integrators, are developing security solutions based on […]
https://www.piac.ca/research-reports/should-consumers-trust-trusted-computing/
Utility Reconnection Services
Utility Reconnection Services: A New Threat to Vulnerable Consumers? Public Interest Advocacy Centre 1204-ONE Nicholas St. Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7 With Funding from Industry Canada Copyright 2002 PIAC Contents my not be commercially reproduced, But any other reproduction with acknowledgments is encouraged. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) ONE Nicholas Street Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7 […]
https://www.piac.ca/research-reports/utility-reconnection-services/
Airline at the Trough
Opinion piece published in the Globe and Mail – copyright at bottom The Sept. 11 slump is only one of Air Canada’s burdens. Worse is a corporate culture that takes customers for granted, says consumer advocate Michael Janigan By MICHAEL JANIGAN Thursday, October 4, 2001 – Print Edition, Page A17 As wary Canadian air travelers […]
The End of (Traditional) Regulation?
THE END OF (TRADITIONAL) REGULATION? A RESPONSE TO PROFESSOR RICHARD SCHULTZ Speaking Notes, Philippa Lawson, Public Interest Advocacy Centre pippa@web.net; http://www.piac.ca “Breaking the Mould: Reconceiving Telecommunications Regulation” Conference Faskin Martineau/University of Toronto February 17, 2000 Richard, let me begin by summarizing your position. I heard you say 6 important things: To the extent there’s any […]
https://www.piac.ca/research-reports/the-end-of-traditional-regulation/
International Trade Negotiations (July 1999)
INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS: COMMENTS ON APPROPRIATE POSITIONS AND OBJECTIVES FOR CANADA Public Interest Advocacy Centre General The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) represents the interests of Canadian residential consumers, with special attention to low income, senior, rural and other vulnerable groups. PIAC has particular expertise in the fields of public utility regulation, telecommunications, banking, consumer […]
https://www.piac.ca/research-reports/international-trade-negotiations-july-1999/
