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PIAC has moved!
PLEASE NOTE, effective 1 November 2024, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and the Public Interest Research Centre (PIRC) have moved to: 314-225 Metcalfe St OTTAWA ON K2P 1P9 CANADA Our phone number remains: 613-562-4002 We thank you in advance for updating your records. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact […]
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UPDATE: PIAC to Hold its Annual Dinner November 28th 2019
OTTAWA – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today announced its Annual Dinner 2019 will...
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Le CDIP souhaite la bienvenue aux nouveaux membres du conseil d’administration
Ajout d’expertise en matière de télécommunications, de radiodiffusion et de recours collectifs OTTAWA – Le...
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PIAC Welcomes New Board Members
Adds Expertise in Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Class Actions OTTAWA – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre...
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Consumers Left Unprotected by CRTC's Internet Code
OTTAWA – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) warns home Internet consumers in Canada that...
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Steps Required to Reduce Switching Barriers and Enhance Consumer Choice in Canadian Communications Services Market
New PIAC Report: Consumer Choice in telecommunications and broadcasting OTTAWA – Canadians do not switch communications providers...
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The CRTC is listening, get your mobile wireless problems heard!
OTTAWA, April 12, 2019 – Have you faced any issues with your mobile wireless service...
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PIAC Supports New Policy Direction to CRTC; expects lower costs, more choice in wireless and Internet
OTTAWA – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today expressed its support in a comment...
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Communications Companies Playing Hardball with Consumers – CCTS Mid-Year Report
OTTAWA – The annual “Mid-Year Report” of the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS)...
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PIAC’s Research Finds Low Consumer Awareness about Payday Loan Rights and Help Resources; Need for a Fair, Impartial, and Transparent Redress System
New PIAC Report: Enhancing Protection for Payday Loan Users in Canada OTTAWA – A new...