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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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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...
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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....
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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...
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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....
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News, Uncategorized

PIAC Annual Dinner 2024 – Speaker: Vicky Eatrides, CRTC Chairperson and CEO – Limited Tickets Still Available – Musical entertainment by Moonfruits, with special guest, Tragedy Ann

OTTAWA, ON, November 20, 2024 – The Public Interest Advocacy Centre’s Annual Dinner will be...
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Broadcasting, Telecom, Uncategorized

PIAC Annual Dinner – Thursday, 28 Nov 2024; Speaker: Vicky Eatrides, CRTC Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer

OTTAWA – 18 October 2024 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PIAC Annual Dinner, Speaker: Vicky Eatrides,...
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Broadcasting, News, Telecom, Uncategorized, Wireless

Save the Date – PIAC’s Annual Dinner 2024!

PIAC’s Annual Dinner will be held Thursday, 28 November 2024, at the Rossy Pavilion, National...
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Verify, don’t trust, your cellphone company

Media Release Verify, don’t trust, your cellphone company CCTS Report Documents increasing wireless complaints FOR...
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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...
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