Consumer Protection
Join PIAC’s Board of Directors
We are recruiting, and we would love to hear from you! The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is actively recruiting new members to its Board of Directors. We are looking for creative, curious and innovative people who want a hands-on role in strengthening a national voice for consumers. You do not need to have sat […]
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Consumer Awareness, Consumer Protection, Customs, Uncategorized
PIAC Report Highlights Gaps in Canadian Consumers’ Awareness of Customs Rules as Cross-Border Online Shopping Grows
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today published its report on consumer awareness of Canada’s...
Competition Law, Consumer Protection, Grocery pricing, Uncategorized
PIAC calls for greater transparency—and fewer barriers to grocery savings
Ottawa – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) recently commented on the Competition Bureau’s consultation,...
Consumer Protection, Uncategorized
PIAC Granted Leave to Intervene in Supreme Court of Canada Appeal Concerning Alleged Dangerous Defects
PIAC is pleased to announce that it has been granted leave to intervene before the...
Banking Issues, Consumer Fraud, Consumer Protection, Financial Services, Telecom, Uncategorized
PIAC Commented on the National Anti-Fraud Strategy
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) commented on the National Anti-Fraud Strategy consultation, earlier in April....
Competition Law, Consumer Protection, Grocery pricing, News, Uncategorized
Restrictive Covenants and Grocery Competition in Canada – PIAC Report
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today published its Report concerning Restrictive Covenants and Grocery...
Banking Issues, Consumer Protection, Financial Services, News, Uncategorized
PIAC Comments on OBSI External Review – 2026
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) provided its comments to the OBSI Independent External Review....
Consumer Protection
PIAC Report – Liability Waivers – An Accident Waiting to Happen?
OTTAWA – 30 December 2024 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today published its...
Competition Law, Consumer Protection, Financial Services, Grocery pricing, News, Podcasts, Telecom
We Fight for That podcast, Episode 32 – The Big Fix
EPISODE SUMMARY New PIAC Executive Director and General Counsel, Geoff White, is pleased to take...
Air Travel, Consumer Protection, News
WIN FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVELLERS – SUPREME COURT OF CANADA RULES ON COMPENSATION
OTTAWA – October 4, 2024 — The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has ruled international...
