Canada: Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

Aspiring models often dream of landing that great model or talent agent to represent them by securing a deal with such an agency. Unfortunately, not all model and talent agencies are legitimate.

Cet article fait partie de notre série sur les récentes modifications apportées à la Loi sur la protection du consommateur...

Wellman v. TELUS Communications Co.[1] is an Ontario class action in which the plaintiffs allege that TELUS engaged in systematic overbilling of its mobile phone subscribers.

On November 7, 2024, the Québec National Assembly gave its assent to An Act to protect consumers against abusive commercial practices and to offer better transparency with respect to prices and credit (the Act).

If you're planning to buy a new freehold home in Ontario, or are already in the process, you need to be aware of important updates to Tarion's Deposit Protection policy.

The federal government has amended the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations under the Bank Act (Canada) to limit non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees for personal deposit accounts...

Les consommateurs canadiens sont de plus en plus favorables à l'idée de privilégier les produits locaux et, par conséquent...

Consumer protection laws in Canada consist of a combination of federal, provincial, and territorial legal requirements that businesses must follow when contracting with consumers.

On February 25, 2025, British Columbia introduced Bill 4, proposing significant amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA). Bill 4 passed second reading on March 3, 2025. If enacted as proposed, the legislation would prohibit dispute resolution clauses and class action waiver clauses in consumer contracts.