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ISSN 1920-2873

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World Consumer Rights Day – March 15

World Consumer Rights Day – March 15

On 15 March 2012 the global consumer movement will be uniting to demand a real choice for consumers. In the lead up to the big day, Consumers International (CI) will be working with its members to take action, and highlighting activity around the world with an interactive map.

Posted on February 9, 2012

CRTC Releases Environmental Scan of Digital Media Convergence Trends

CRTC Releases Environmental Scan of Digital Media Convergence Trends

The report presents a snapshot of issues of relevance to policy-makers stemming from communications trends affecting consumers of digital media.

Posted on February 9, 2012

Consumer Protection BC Releases 2012-2014 Business Plan

Consumer Protection BC Releases 2012-2014 Business Plan

The 2012-2014 Business Plan outlines the strategic direction of Consumer Protection BC over the next three years.

Posted on February 9, 2012

CIRA and MNet Launch the First in a Series of Cyber Security Tip Sheets

CIRA and MNet Launch the First in a Series of Cyber Security Tip Sheets

To mark Safer Internet Day, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) and Media Awareness Network (MNet) are launching the first in a series of cyber security tip sheets to help consumers stay safe when using the Internet.

Posted on February 9, 2012

CRTC Moving Ahead with Capacity-Based Billing

CRTC Moving Ahead with Capacity-Based Billing

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) confirmed that the new wholesale rates for independent Internet service providers (ISPs) have been implemented as of February 1st.

Posted on February 3, 2012

CI Pioneers Free Financial Counselling for Poor Communities in East Africa

CI Pioneers Free Financial Counselling for Poor Communities in East Africa

Consumers International is pioneering free financial counselling for poor communities in East Africa with a mix of photocopied materials and Youtube.

Posted on February 3, 2012

FTV and CFPB to Work Together to Protect Consumers

FTV and CFPB to Work Together to Protect Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have signed an agreement to coordinate efforts to protect consumers and avoid duplication of federal law enforcement and regulatory efforts.

Posted on February 3, 2012

US National Consumer Protection Week – March 4-10

US National Consumer Protection Week – March 4-10

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is an annual campaign among US government and non-profit entities that encourages consumers to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions in the marketplace.

Posted on February 3, 2012

FTC to Host Workshop on Mobile Payments and Their Impact on Consumers

FTC to Host Workshop on Mobile Payments and Their Impact on Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop on April 26, 2012, to examine the use of mobile payments in the marketplace and how this emerging technology impacts consumers. The workshop is free and open to the public; it will be held at the FTC's Satellite Building Conference Center, 601 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Posted on February 3, 2012

2012 Consumer Assembly – March 15 & 16

2012 Consumer Assembly – March 15 & 16

The Consumer Federation of America is hosting the forty-sixth annual Consumer Assembly on March 15 and 16 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center Hotel in Washington, DC. Consumer Assembly 2012 will focus special attention on consumer protection, financial services and health and safety.

Posted on January 26, 2012

Privacy Commissioner Unveils New Tools to Help Young Internet Users Protect Their Privacy

Privacy Commissioner Unveils New Tools to Help Young Internet Users Protect Their Privacy

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched a series of new tools to help teachers and parents communicate with young people about the privacy risks associated with online activities and help them better protect their information online.

Posted on January 26, 2012

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers is Extending its Consultation on Compensation

The Autorité des marchés financiers has announced that it is extending its consultation on compensation for consumers of financial products and services until March 9, 2012. The consultation was launched in December 2011.

Posted on January 26, 2012

Report on the 2011 FCAC-OECD Conference on Financial Literacy Now Available

Report on the 2011 FCAC-OECD Conference on Financial Literacy Now Available

On May 26-27, 2011, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) held a conference on financial literacy in Toronto. The conference drew some 400 experts and practitioners from around the world. The report is now available online.

Posted on January 26, 2012

Prix du Coeur de la Publicité Contest (in French only)

Prix du Coeur de la Publicité Contest

The Office de la protection du consommateur is pleased to be a partner in the ninth Prix du coeur de la publicité contest, which is organized in conjunction with the province of Quebec’s 17 consumer associations. The contest is an educational activity aimed at helping teens develop critical thinking when it comes to advertisements and encouraging them to consume responsibly.

Posted on January 26, 2012

SCC forms Northern Advisory Committee on Adaptation Codes and Standards

SCC forms Northern Advisory Committee on Adaptation Codes and Standards

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has announced the formation of a Northern Advisory Committee on Adaptation Codes and Standards that will guide the work of its Northern Infrastructure Standardization Initiative (NISI).

Posted on January 26, 2012

FCAC Alerts Consumers to be Aware of Debt Reduction Companies

FCAC Alerts Consumers to be Aware of Debt Reduction Companies

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is warning Canadians to be very cautious about companies that claim they can negotiate a deal to cut the amount of debt you must repay to your creditors.

Posted on January 19, 2012

New Brunswick Public Dialogue Sessions for Learning Project Have Begun

New Brunswick Public Dialogue Sessions for Learning Project Have Begun

A series of public dialogue sessions on learning have begun in New Brunswick. The sessions are part of the second phase of public dialogues for the citizen engagement initiative on learning and innovation entitled Learning: Everybody's Project.

Posted on January 19, 2012

New CI Report Shines the Spotlight on Global Money-Transfer Markets

New CI Report Shines the Spotlight on Global Money-Transfer Markets

Consumer International’s new report, The Remittances Game of Chance: playing with loaded dice? explores the background to global money-transfer markets and sets out the case for bringing down costs through promoting effective competition.

Posted on January 19, 2012

New Brunswick Seeks Input from a Public Consultation for a New Employment Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities

New Brunswick Seeks Input from a Public Consultation for a New Employment Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities

The public is invited to provide input into the development of a new employment action plan for persons with disabilities. Written submissions will also be accepted until January 20.

Posted on January 19, 2012

Date Modified: 2012-02-03

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