Check out @peternowak's latest newsletter that looks at how Canada is lagging behind on consumer protection. PIAC Acting General Counsel, Tahira Dawood highlights the need for cancellation rights that are universal and easy to exercise. donotpassgo.ca/p/canada-eu-d… #cdnpoli #CRTC

Prime Minister Mark Carney's investment summit kicks off in Toronto this week against the backdrop of a deepening, "unique" relationship between Canada and the European Union. But while the two are getting closer on everything from trade to defence, there's one area where they're significantly diverging: consumer protection. One is strengthening online commerce rules and airline passenger rights while the other is closing down its consumer-protection department and outsourcing complaints. (Spoiler: it isn't Europe.) This week's Do Not Pass Go newsletter (now publishing on Mondays!) looks at the key role that consumer protection plays in both market competitiveness and sovereignty, with appearances by @KeldonB @matthtfld @CanadaPIAC and others. Plus, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal recommends the federal government take action against imported canned vegetables to protect Nortera's market dominant share, and Rogers angers hockey fans with new Sportsnet subscription fees. Read all this and more at: donotpassgo.ca/p/canada-eu-d…

In its response to the Competition Bureau’s consultation on the food supply chain, PIAC calls for standardized unit pricing, clearer discount conditions, and clear notices for shrinkflation and skimpflation, among other measures. See here: piac.ca/2026/09/11/piac-call… #cdnpoli

PIAC has been granted leave to intervene in North v. BMW before the Supreme Court of Canada. The appeal raises important questions about consumer redress for economic loss arising from products alleged to contain dangerous defects. scc-csc.ca/cases-dossiers/se… #cdnpoli #wefightforthat

The CRTC is reviewing certain fees charged by Bell, Rogers and TELUS to determine whether they violate new rules prohibiting activation and modification fees. Have you encountered similar charges? Share your comments by July 30, 2026. crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/… #crtc #cdnpoli

PIAC's Acting General Counsel, Tahira Dawood joins @peternowak on his podcast to talk about click-to-cancel rules, the CRTC policy on self-service mechanisms and the need for a broader right to cancel. Listen to the Podcast here: donotpassgo.ca/p/is-click-to… #crtc #cdnpoli

Want to cancel your phone or internet service? Better carve out some serious time to spend on the phone for arguing with a company rep. That's because businesses want to make it easy to sign up but hard to leave, and because Canada lacks so-called click-to-cancel laws, which allow consumers to get out of services online without having to call in to speak with an agent. But there's a light on the horizon, with the CRTC enacting click-to-cancel on telecom firms - but not till next year. Tahira Dawood from the @CanadaPIAC joins the Do Not Pass Go podcast to discuss why Canada is so behind on click-to-cancel and why such rules are needed broadly across the economy. 🎧 Listen here: donotpassgo.ca/p/is-click-to…

PIAC together with many civil society groups, organizations and experts call for clear, enforceable privacy rules governing how federal political parties collect, use, and share Canadians’ personal information. action.voterprivacy.ca/page/… @OpenMediaOrg @cancivlib @bcfipa #cdnpoli

Several consumer advocacy groups across the country are warning the voice of Canadian consumers could be in jeopardy. @annedrewa #ConsumerMatters globalnews.ca/news/11900935/…

PIAC commented on the National Anti-Fraud Strategy consultation, earlier in April. PIAC pointed to the underlying gaps that should be considered to have a more comprehensive national anti-fraud policy. See here for more: piac.ca/2026/06/11/piac-comm… #cdnpoli #consumerfraud

Last month, PIAC commented on OBSI's External Review. We raised concerns regarding limited consumer awareness of OBSI, and called for OBSI’s lack of binding authority to be addressed on an expedited basis. See here: piac.ca/2026/04/24/piac-comm… #ConsumerProtection #wefightforthat

NEW: Today, PIAC published its Report – A Review of Restrictive Covenants and Grocery Competition in Canada that calls for transparency and national collaborative action to combat anti-competitive property restrictions. See here: piac.ca/2026/05/20/piac-repo… #wefightforthat #groceries

PIAC has been fighting for better consumer protections for almost 50 years! #ConsumerProtection Today, on #WorldConsumerRightsDay, we ask for your support in helping us fight for you! canadahelps.org/en/dn/14349

Air passenger protection? We fight for that. Click here to join the fight: lnkd.in/gtqunSvd #consumerprotection

PIAC along with several other consumer groups call for stronger protections against fraud. We ask for Bill C-15 to be amended to require banks to reimburse victims of fraud. theglobeandmail.com/business… @OptionConso @alexposadzki @globeandmail #consumerprotection #BillC15

PIAC is pleased to announce the appointment of two directors to its Board: Shelley Robinson has been elected as Vice-Chair and Rene Kimmett has been elected Secretary. Their experience will be invaluable to the cause. #consumerprotection #wefightforthat piac.ca/2026/02/13/two-new-d…

Presentation by crtc.gc.ca/depot/PIAC.pdf crtc.gc.ca/depot/PIACSeating…

Attention parents! As the kids say - Don’t be basic. 💁🏾 Teach your kids about deceptive marketing. Then when they borrow your credit card 💳, you’ll know they’re not buying anything “sus”. #FPM2025

🚨 Slow down! 🚨 Fraudsters are getting better at sending fake texts designed to make you act quickly. Always question texts and calls that demand immediate action. #FPM2025 Tips to avoid being scammed: competition-bureau.canada.ca…