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Government Hears Consumers and Orders CRTC to Inquire into Communications Overselling
OTTAWA – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today welcomed the announcement of a public...
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Government Internet Affordability Program Helps Some, Ignores Others
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today reacted to Innovation,...
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Huge increase in consumer complaints requires CRTC to investigate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA – Consumer complaints to the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services...
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FCAC confirms banks “mis-selling” products to consumers
Report shows Canada needs a Financial Consumer Code TORONTO, March 20, 2018 – Two of...
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CRTC throws consumers to telco sales dogs
“You’re on your own” if you get upsold or oversold while buying communications services OTTAWA,...
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CRTC widens the digital divide
Lower-income Canadians will have to rely upon the market or hope the Federal government helps...
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FAIR Canada and PIAC Welcome Steps to Ensure Compliance with OBSI Requirements
FAIR Canada and PIAC welcome the CSA, IIROC and MFDA taking a step in the...
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Media Release: CCTS Annual Report Shows Need for Internet Code and Sales Practices Review
Media Release CCTS Annual Report Shows Need for Internet Code and Sales Practices Review FOR...
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Wireless Code Now Stronger for Consumers
CRTC outlaws phone locking; clarifies shared data plan charges OTTAWA, June 15, 2017 – The...