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Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA)

Internet Sales Contract Harmonization Template

On May 25th 2001, federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for consumer affairs approved a new approach to harmonized consumer protection legislation in electronic commerce which will ensure consumers benefit from equal protection across the country. A common template endorsed by the Ministers – 2001 will cover contract formation, cancellation rights, credit card charge-backs and information provision. Attached is the template.


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Template (PDF, 10 KB, 7 pages)


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