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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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Articling and Summer Positions, News
Public Interest Articling Position Funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario
Description for Public Interest Articling Position Funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario Name and...
Competition Law, Consumer Protection, News, Uncategorized
PIAC Annual Dinner Next Friday: Speaker – Competition Bureau Deputy Commissioner Pratt – Musical Entertainment – Moonfruits – Limited Tickets Still Available!
OTTAWA, ON, November 15, 2023 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre is thrilled to welcome guests...
Competition Law, Consumer Protection, News, Uncategorized
PIAC Annual Dinner – Friday, 24 Nov 2023; Speaker: Jeanne Pratt, Competition Bureau of Canada
OTTAWA – 7 November 2023 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PIAC Annual Dinner, Speaker: Jeanne Pratt,...
Competition Law, Consumer Protection, Grocery pricing, News
PIAC Welcomes Government of Canada’s Increased Funding for Consumer Affairs, Grocery Pricing Studies
OTTAWA, 25 October 2023 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) warmly welcomed yesterday’s announcementby...
Competition Law, News
Save the Date – PIAC’s Annual Dinner 2023!
PIAC’s Annual Dinner will be held Friday, 24 November 2023, at the Rossy Pavilion, National...
Air Travel, Consumer Protection, News
Improving Air Passenger Protection in Canada – PIAC-APR-Pavlović Submission to CTA
OTTAWA – 10 August 2023 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre...
Articling and Summer Positions, News
Description for Social Justice Articling Positions Funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario – 2024-25 – Apply now!
Name and Location of Organization: Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) 2-285 McLeod Street, Ottawa, ON,...
News, Uncategorized
PIAC Annual Dinner 2022 a great success; Privacy Commissioner speech available
PIAC wishes to thank all attendees and sponsors of our Annual Dinner 2022 – a...
News, Uncategorized
PIAC Annual Dinner Next Friday: Speaker – Canada’s Privacy Commissioner – Musical Entertainment – Moonfruits – Limited Tickets Still Available!
OTTAWA, ON, November 18, 2022 – After a two-year hiatus, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre...
