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PIAC comments on the Government’s proposed approach to address harmful content online
In September, PIAC commented on the Government’s proposed approach to address harmful content online. PIAC...
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PIAC supports TekSavvy and CNOC’s Petitions on Wholesale Rates
TekSavvy and CNOC, each filed petitions with the Governor-in-Council (GIC) to rescind the Canadian Radio-television...
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PIAC comments on stakeholder engagement on fair revenue sharing between digital platforms and news media
PIAC recently commented on the consultation on fair revenue sharing between digital platforms and news...
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PIAC commented on the Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things
In September, the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada launched a consultation to...
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PIAC comments on Reducing Credit Card Transaction Fees
In September, PIAC commented on the Department of Finance Canada’s Consultation on Reducing Credit Card...
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PIAC commented on Ontario Alternative Financial Services: High-Cost Credit Consultation
The Ontario government introduced a proposal for providing stronger regulatory protection to users of alternative...
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PIAC supports more protection for consumers under the Consumer Reporting Act
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services invited comments on improving and clarifying the Consumer...
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PIAC supports measures for Improving Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act
In December 2020, the Ontario government invited comments on how to improve the Consumer Protection...
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Campaign: Revising the Criminal Rate of Interest
OTTAWA – (8 December 2021) – Today the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) joins ACORN...
