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TICO Awareness Day
Minister Gerretsen attended “TICO Awareness Day” at Toronto’s Union Station, February 8, 2011. The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) created the event to remind Ontarians who are planning a holiday to protect their travel investment by booking with a TICO registered agency. Also attending was TICO’s mascot, the ‘travel industry watchdog’.
View photos of the event
2011 Smart Consumer Calendar
Minister Gerretsen recently went to a shopping mall in Toronto where he talked with holiday shoppers about how to “shop smart” and gave away free copies of the 2011 Smart Consumer Calendar. The calendar is packed with helpful tips on how to protect yourself and your money.
Moving The Right Way
Congratulations! You’ve selected your new home and now it’s time to plan your move. Moving can be hassle-free or a big headache, depending on the mover you hire. Movers can be late, not careful with your belongings, and their invoice might be far more than you expected.
Learn more about your rights and responsibilities when dealing with movers. Our practical tips will help you hire a reputable mover and ensure that you have a proper, enforceable moving contract. View photos of the event
Getting Help When Buying a Car
Buying a car can be an overwhelming experience for many of us. That’s why the Minister of Consumer Services, the Honourable Sophia Aggelonitis, joined representatives of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) on April 26, 2010, to announce OMVIC’s free vehicle-buying seminars. View photos of the event
The seminars are designed to offer consumers practical tips about the right way to buy or lease a new or used car, and to raise awareness of consumer protection measures provided under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002. Learn more about the seminars from the OMVIC website.
Learning About the Origins of Ontario Wines
Our Minister of Consumer Services, Ted McMeekin, recently spoke at a media seminar hosted by Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) in Jordan Ontario. Approximately 30 wine columnists and writers attended the seminar, which focused on the origins of wine cultivated in the Niagara Peninsula. VQA is Ontario's wine authority under the Vinters Quality Alliance Act, 1999. As a provincial regulatory authority, it reports to the Minister of Consumer Services and conducts wine testing, audits, inspections and ensures compliance with the act. Learn more...
