Consumer Protection
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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Consumer Protection, Uncategorized
PIAC Granted Leave to Intervene in Supreme Court of Canada Appeal Concerning Alleged Dangerous Defects
PIAC is pleased to announce that it has been granted leave to intervene before the...
Banking Issues, Consumer Fraud, Consumer Protection, Financial Services, Telecom, Uncategorized
PIAC Commented on the National Anti-Fraud Strategy
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) commented on the National Anti-Fraud Strategy consultation, earlier in April....
Competition Law, Consumer Protection, Grocery pricing, News, Uncategorized
Restrictive Covenants and Grocery Competition in Canada – PIAC Report
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today published its Report concerning Restrictive Covenants and Grocery...
Banking Issues, Consumer Protection, Financial Services, News, Uncategorized
PIAC Comments on OBSI External Review – 2026
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) provided its comments to the OBSI Independent External Review....
Consumer Protection
PIAC Report – Liability Waivers – An Accident Waiting to Happen?
OTTAWA – 30 December 2024 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today published its...
Competition Law, Consumer Protection, Financial Services, Grocery pricing, News, Podcasts, Telecom
We Fight for That podcast, Episode 32 – The Big Fix
EPISODE SUMMARY New PIAC Executive Director and General Counsel, Geoff White, is pleased to take...
Air Travel, Consumer Protection, News
WIN FOR INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVELLERS – SUPREME COURT OF CANADA RULES ON COMPENSATION
OTTAWA – October 4, 2024 — The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has ruled international...
Broadcasting, Consumer Protection, News, Telecom
PIAC announces leadership change
OTTAWA, October 1, 2024 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) announces the appointment of...
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...
