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

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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
3 days
Air passenger protection? We fight for that. Click here to join the fight: https://t.co/KdPCbV8bx7 #consumerprotection
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
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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. https://t.co/yaR3xzdaKj @OptionConso @alexposadzki @globeandmail #consumerprotection #BillC15
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Bill C-15, the Budget Implementation Act, proposes several changes to the Bank Act meant to protect consumers from scams
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
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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
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@CRTCHearings
CRTC Hearings
9 months
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@CompBureau
Competition Bureau Canada
1 year
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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@CompBureau
Competition Bureau Canada
1 year
🚨 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: https://t.co/EfZnKj5h0s
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
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: https://t.co/iauggDy3JJ #cdnpoli 2/2
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
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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@CCTS_CPRST
CCTS-CPRST
1 year
“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
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
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. https://t.co/yTjk4XwYNo
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
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. https://t.co/boF501gy8j
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
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: https://t.co/pM6QkOCCxn #cdnpoli 2/2
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
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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@FAIRCanada
FAIR Canada
1 year
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
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@schchtr
Jonathan Schachter (he/him)
1 year
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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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
This year, we will have the pleasure of hearing an address from Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). @CRTCeng #crtc #cdnpoli 2/2
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
NEW: PIAC is thrilled to announce our Annual Dinner 2024, to be held on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the National Arts Centre in the Rossy Pavilion. Registration is now open and details can be found here: https://t.co/jZ2GucHXob 1/2
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
PIAC appeared at the INDU Committee today to discuss "Credit Card Practices and Regulations in Canada." In case you missed it, watch here: https://t.co/lQAiGIX6qV #cdnpoli
ourcommons.ca
Notice of Meeting - INDU (44-1) - No. 139 - House of Commons of Canada
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@thewirereport
The Wire Report
1 year
.@CanadaPIAC’s new executive director Geoff White credits his predecessor John Lawford with inspiring him to become an “underdog champion.” The two spoke with The Wire Report about the advocacy group's work and plans for the future: https://t.co/xigG4SklRF
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thewirereport.ca
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre’s new executive director credits his predecessor with inspiring him to become an “underdog champion.” This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers...
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@CanadaPIAC
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
1 year
PIAC's Senior Counsel, John Lawford, spoke to @CTVNews regarding "Airlines' challenge of Canada's passenger protection rules rejected by Supreme Court." Watch here: https://t.co/Ek0dKNWymn #cdnpoli
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