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Public Interest Advocacy Centre @CanadaPIAC

We are Canada's Public Interest Advocacy Centre, a non-profit organization that provides legal and research services on behalf of consumer interests.

Joined July 2009
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Several consumer advocacy groups across the country are warning the voice of Canadian consumers could be in jeopardy. @annedrewa #ConsumerMatters globalnews.ca/news/11900935/…

‘You are weakening the voice of consumers’: Advocacy groups reeling after Ottawa’s funding cuts |...

Option consommateurs, a Quebec-based non-profit consumer advocacy group, is also sounding the alarm about the changes from Ottawa.

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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

PIAC Commented on the National Anti-Fraud Strategy - Public Interest Advocacy Centre

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) provided its comments to the National Anti-Fraud Strategy consultation, earlier in April. The Department of Finance, in collaboration with other federal...

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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

PIAC Comments on OBSI External Review - 2026 - Public Interest Advocacy Centre

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) provided its comments to the OBSI Independent External Review. PIAC’s experience and research suggests that the OBSI is not sufficiently well known in...

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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

Restrictive Covenants and Grocery Competition in Canada - PIAC Report - Public Interest Advocacy...

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today published its Report concerning Restrictive Covenants and Grocery Competition in Canada. PIAC also reviewed exclusivity clauses, another form of...

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

Bloc Québécois proposes banks be held liable for customer fraud losses

The party is calling for an amendment to the Liberal budget bill, which already includes several changes to the Bank Act meant to protect consumers from scams

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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…

PIAC appoints two new directors - Public Interest Advocacy Centre

PIAC is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelley Robinson and Rene Kimmett to its Board of Directors. Together, they bring a wealth of experience in

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CRTC Hearings
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20 May 2025
Presentation by crtc.gc.ca/depot/PIAC.pdf crtc.gc.ca/depot/PIACSeating…
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Competition Bureau Canada
@CompBureau
10 Mar 2025
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
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Competition Bureau Canada
@CompBureau
5 Mar 2025
🚨 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…
Person holding a black cell phone with a text pop-up, text: URGENT: Your package delivery is pending due to unpaid fees. Pay now to proceed with shipping. Click here: Camadap0st.ca/pay

ALT Person holding a black cell phone with a text pop-up, text: URGENT: Your package delivery is pending due to unpaid fees. Pay now to proceed with shipping. Click here: Camadap0st.ca/pay
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NEW: PIAC's latest podcast is out! In this episode, PIAC's staff lawyer, Tahira Dawood interviews @KeldonB regarding the Canadian Anti-monopoly Project's latest report: "From Plow to Pantry: Monopoly in the Canadian Food System." #cdnpoli @monopolyproject 1/2
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This report provides a landscape view of the competition problems across Canada’s food system, from the seeds and fertilizers used by farmers all the way to the final products Canadians bring home to their kitchen table. Listen here for more: wefightforthat.simplecast.co… #cdnpoli 2/2

We fight for that

In this episode of We Fight for That, PIAC's staff lawyer Tahira Dawood interviews Keldon Bester, Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-monopoly Project (CAMP) about CAMP's latest report "From Plow...

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CCTS-CPRST
@CCTS_CPRST
2 Dec 2024
“Customers need to know that they can contact the CCTS if they cannot resolve the issue with their provider.” At the @CanadaPIAC annual dinner, @CRTCeng Chairperson and CEO Vicky Eatrides emphasized that the CCTS is an effective partner with a successful track record of helping Canadians resolve issues with their telecom and TV service providers. canada.ca/en/radio-televisio…
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ICYMI, listen to PIAC's latest podcast – The Big Fix. PIAC's new ED and General Counsel, Geoff White, interviews @denisehearn_ and @VassB about their book, “The Big Fix” which seeks to explain why Canada has a competition problem and how to fix it. piac.ca/2024/11/13/we-fight-…

We Fight for That podcast, Episode 32 - The Big Fix - Public Interest Advocacy Centre

EPISODE SUMMARY New PIAC Executive Director and General Counsel, Geoff White, is pleased to take the reins of the podcast and interviews Denis Hearn and

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New: PIAC has moved! Please note effective 1 November 2024, we have moved to: 314-225 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1P9. Our phone number remains: 613-562-4002. piac.ca/2024/11/13/piac-has-…

PIAC has moved! - Public Interest Advocacy Centre

Effective November 1, 2024, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and the Public Interest Research Centre (PIRC) have moved to 314-225 Metcalfe St.,

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NEW: PIAC's latest podcast is out! Geoff White, PIAC's new Executive Director and General Counsel interviews authors @denisehearn_ and @VassB about their eye-opening new book, "The Big Fix", which reveals the extent of Canada's inability to get competition in Canada right. 1/2
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Canadians pay too much, have limited market choices, little control of their shopping experience and suffer intrusive surveillance mostly due to the inability of Canadian regulators to halt mergers in different areas. Listen here for more: wefightforthat.simplecast.co… #cdnpoli 2/2

We fight for that

New PIAC Executive Director and General Counsel, Geoff White, is pleased to take the reins of the podcast and interviews Denis Hearn and Vass Bednar about their urgent, clear and accessible book,...

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FAIR Canada
@FAIRCanada
4 Nov 2024
Canadian financial consumers can start enjoying an easier, simpler process when trying to resolve banking disputes. Starting November 1, @Ombudsman_OBSI is handling all banking complaints. To find out how to file a complaint, check out FAIR Canada’s “Getting Your Money Back: An Investor’s Guide to Navigating Canada’s Complaint System”: faircanada.ca/wp-content/upl… #Investors #BankingComplaints #OBSI #FAIRCanada #ProsperCanada #CanAge #CFASocietiesCanada #CanadianAdvocacyCouncil #InvestorProtectionClinic #UniversityofToronto #KenmarAssociates #PIAC #CARP #ConsumersCouncilofCanada
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Jonathan Schachter (he/him)@schchtr
29 Oct 2024
Honoured to be elected chair of @CanadaPIAC's Board. Since 1976, PIAC has fought tirelessly for consumers - particularly vulnerable consumers - in telecom, financial services, energy, broadcasting, transport, grocery, and privacy. If a NFP could be a hero, this one's mine.
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