Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs

A trusted source of consumer information and reliable research. The tools and products available from the Office of Consumer Affairs answer many common consumer questions, including those on important issues such as debt, identity theft, and cellphone plans.

Dealing with Debt: A Consumer's Guide — Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy

A guide to help you decide whether you have a serious debt problem and gives some suggestions for solving your difficulties and avoiding them in the future.

Spectrum Management and Telecommunications — Consumer Information

Information on antenna structures, Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, direct-to-home satellite broadcasting, licensing exemptions, the National Maritime Information Database, solving interference problems and wireless low power devices.

The Digital Economy in Canada — Privacy — Consumer Information

Information on consequences of making personal information available, the right to privacy and how to protect against privacy threats.

Other Resources

Consumer Measures Committee

Federal-provincial-territorial forum for national cooperation to improve the marketplace for Canadian consumers.

ConsumerInformation.ca

Reliable consumer information from trusted government departments, agencies and ministries and non-governmental partners.

PhoneBusters: The Canadian Anti-fraud Call Centre

How to recognize a potential telephone scam, where to report it and how to help stop it.