Structure of the CMC

Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Structure in Consumer Affairs

FPT Ministers Responsible for Consumer Affairs

Established under the Agreement on Internal Trade

FPT Deputy Ministers Responsible for Consumer Affairs

Established March 2000

Consumer Measures Committee

Committee of officials established under the Agreement on Internal Trade

Working Groups

Alternative Consumer Credit Markets Research and consultation, leading to policy proposals concerning the use of small, short-term loans or other forms of credit from alternative lenders

Consumer Awareness Committee
Development and promotion of information products for consumers

Consumer/Credit Reporting Harmonization
Working towards harmonizing credit reporting legislation that would allow both consumer/credit reporting agencies and consumers to operate according to one set of rules, and to provide a model for jurisdictions that do not have provisions in place to address specific concerns

Enforcement Best Practices
Examining flexible and cost-effect approaches to improving compliance with consumer protection laws