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The consumer protection amendment act, 1991 34 of 1991. Assent 26th may, 2006 commencement 1st july, 2006 1. Proposed changes to strengthen consumer protection in ontario. In alberta, consumer transactions are governed under the consumer protection act. Consumer protection act, 2002 consultation on draft. Its the first step before you can file a complaint with the business or with the ministry. This act shall be cited as the consumer protection act. Interpretation 2 in this act, a borrower means a person who receives credit. Consumer protection act, 2002 consultation on draft regulations the act consolidates six core consumer protection laws, and was passed with unanimous consent by the legislature on december, 2002. Oct 05, 2017 the proposed changes to the travel industry act are based on a multiphased consultation process that included input from the public and travel industry stakeholders. Learn about your consumer rights and the protection available to you under the consumer protection act. Unless otherwise provided by another law, traders and service providers.
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Your rights under the consumer protection act ontario. Finding the right place to direct your complaint is not always easy, but understanding your rights as a consumer is an important part of the complaint filing process. This act may be cited as the consumer protection act. The consumer protection division supports and protects the interests of manitoba consumers, citizens, businesspeople, landlords, and tenants. Bill 59 from parliament 41 session 2 of the legislative assembly of ontario. Earlier consolidated versions are not available online. Act 68 of 1986 the consumer protection bill, 1986 was passed by both the houses of parliament and it received the assent of the president on 24th december, 1986.