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Consumer protection news, advocacy and information in Canada from the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC).
We discuss competition law in Canada and how it affects consumers with Anthony Durocher, Deputy Commissioner, Competition Promotion Branch at the Competition Bureau of Canada. Turns out the Competition Bureau not only enforces the law (reviews mergers, looks for anti-competitive cartels and other acts, polices misleading advertising) but also "promotes" competition. How? Well, this includes encouraging consumers to switch service providers on key services like banking, telecommunications and insurance and by warning consumers and businesses of fraud and providing practical tips to avoid becoming a victim.
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Consumer protection news, advocacy and information in Canada from the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC).