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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 […]
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PIAC files new CRTC Application regarding COVID Alert, Alberta apps
OTTAWA – 9 September 2020 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today filed with the...
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Seniors and Consumer Groups Petition to Cabinet Restore Paper Billing for Koodo Wireless Customers
OTTAWA, June 2, 2020 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and the National Pensioners...
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Ottawa, we have a communications problem …
OTTAWA, 12 May 2020 – The Mid-Year Report 2019-2020 of the Commission for Complaints for...
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PIAC Calls for CRTC Oversight of Contact-Tracing Apps and Networks
OTTAWA – 4 May 2020 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today filed an...
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Canadian Consumers Demand Internet, Wireless COVID-19 Relief
OTTAWA, April 7, 2020 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), ACORN Canada (ACORN) and...
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PIAC Office Closed Temporarily due to COVID-19
OTTAWA, 24 March 2020 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) physical office space will...
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PIAC Welcomes COVID-19 Responses by Internet Service Providers, Wireless – UPDATED 14 April 2020
OTTAWA – 16 March 2020 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today welcomed recent...
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CRTC to Consumers: "No More Paper Bills"
OTTAWA- 3 March 2020 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and National Pensioners Federation...
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PIAC applauds BTLR call to improve affordability, access of internet and wireless in Canada, signals caution on broadcasting
OTTAWA – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today welcomed the Report of the Broadcasting...
