Public Interest Advocacy Centre

PIAC appoints two new directors

PIAC is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelley Robinson and Rene Kimmett to its Board of Directors. Together, they bring a wealth of experience in consumer protection matters and not-for-profit governance. Shelley was elected as the Board’s Vice-Chair and Rene was elected as the Board’s Secretary. Great news, as we approach our 50th anniversary […]

Consumer Protection

Changes to Air Passenger Protection Rules weaken consumers’ rights: not cleared for takeoff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, April 24, 2023 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) reacted...

Broadcasting, Consumer Protection

Public-interest organizations ask CRTC to stabilize only fund that supports their participation in its broadcasting proceedings

Ottawa, 17 April 2023 Following the announcement last week by the Broadcasting Participation Fund/ (BPF-FPR)...

Broadcasting, Consumer Protection, Telecom, Wireless

Consumer Protection

PIAC appoints two new directors

Changes to Air Passenger Protection Rules weaken consumers’ rights: not cleared for takeoff

Public-interest organizations ask CRTC to stabilize only fund that supports their participation in its broadcasting proceedings

Rogers-Shaw Merger Approval Signals Decade of Competitive Winter for Consumers

CRTC Denial of TELUS Credit Card Surcharge is Huge Consumer Win

CCTS Annual Report 2021-22 Shows Lack of Public Awareness

Seniors, persons with disabilities, customers without home Internet get free paper bills for communications services