Information for Businesses

Alerts and Industry Notices
Important information geared to business interests about topical consumer protection issues.

Consumer Legislation
A list of Ontario’s consumer protection legislation administered by the Ministry of Consumer Services.

Franchising in Ontario
Information about owning a franchise in Ontario.

Gift Cards
What retailers need to know about the rules that ban expiry dates and most fees on gift cards.

Search for a Business Licence
A searchable database of persons licensed, registered or appointed under Acts administered by the Ministry of Consumer Services: Bailiff / Assistant Bailiff, Bailiff (Business); Cemetery / Crematorium Owner, Cemetery Sales Representative; Collection Agency, Collector; Consumer Reporting Agency, Personal Information Investigator; Film Exhibitor, Distributor or Retailer; Paperback and Periodical Distributor.

Protect Your Customers’ Identities from Identity Theft
Information on identity theft that every business owner should know.