In the Spotlight
2010 Smart Consumer Calendar
It’s here! The popular 2010 Smart Consumer Calendar is now available in print – and packed with information you need to know as a consumer.
Here’s just some of the information included in your 2010 Smart Consumer Calendar:
- What you need to know about giving gift cards
- How to protect yourself when buying a vehicle
- What you need to know when buying or selling a home
- What you should know about home renovations
- Signing up for an energy contract – and much more.
To order a copy, Service Ontario at 416-326-5300 in the Greater Toronto Area, or toll-free at 1-800-668-9938 (TTY toll free at 1-800-268-7095). To order a copy online, please visit ServiceOntario’s website.
The 2010 Smart Consumer Calendar – know your stuff before you buy.
- Collection Agencies: 4,132
- Home Repairs: 2,327
- New/Used Car Purchase: 1,699
- Appliances: 1,341
- Health and Fitness Clubs: 1,273
- Home Furnishings: 1,199
- Telephone/Long Distance: 1,082
- Car Repairs: 1,046
- Credit Reporting 1,035
- Energy Brokers: 964
Protect Yourself
- Convictions - Find out who's been using unfair business practices
- Search the Consumer Beware Database to learn about individuals and businesses with compliance issues
- Consumer Alert: Gift Cards
- Consumer Alert: BMO Email Scam
- Consumer Alert: The Canada Revenue Agency warns Canadians of mail scam
- Useful Consumer Links
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Ministry News
Ontario educates consumers on smart shopping tips
November 18, 2009 - Ontario is educating consumers on smart shopping tips with the release of the 2010 Smart Consumer Calendar.
Strengthening Ontario’s Wine And Grape Industry
October 13, 2009 - Ontario wine-drinkers will soon have access to clearer labelling on bottles of wine made of locally grown grapes.
Background Information: An update on propane safety in Ontario
August 4, 2009 - The Government of Ontario has taken a number of steps to strengthen technical safety standards to protect communities and the public in the province.
Consumer Services in Action
- Photo/Multimedia Gallery
- Delegated Administrative Authority Model Review
- Assessment of Consumer Protection Against Financial Instability in the Travel Industry
- Propane Safety Review Website
- Capping Borrowing Costs - A Balanced Approach to Payday Loans in Ontario
- The Cost of Providing Payday Loans in Ontario Report
Meet Minister Ted McMeekin
