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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 Participates in Parliamentary Review of PIPEDA
On February 14, 2017, PIAC appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access...
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BCE -MTS merger approval by Competition Bureau experiments with Manitoba consumers: price increases, more consolidation expected
OTTAWA, February 15, 2017 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and the Consumers’ Association...
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CRTC Misses Opportunity to Create Future for Community TV
OTTAWA, June 15, 2016 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) expressed disappointment in the...
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Collections, Data Charges Continue to Plague Telecommunications Consumers, CCTS Mid-Year Report Shows
OTTAWA, March 30, 2016–Telecommunications companies continue to send disputed bills to collections even when consumers...
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PIAC's Annual Dinner Is Only A Few Months Away!
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre will be holding it’s annual dinner on Friday, November 27th...
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PIAC refiles Part I application against shomi
OTTAWA, April 27, 2015 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today refiled an application...
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Pick-and-Pay and Skinny Basic are a GO
PIAC supports CRTC decision to increase choice and flexibility for Canadian TV subscribers OTTAWA, March...
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Media Release: PIAC Applauds Competition Bureau Lawsuit for Premium Text Messages
OTTAWA – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today welcomed the Competition Bureau’s demand that...
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Links to PIAC Media Releases on Transport
Transport Media Releases Travel Protection Initiative slams airline advertising decision No consumer protection from misleading...
