Telemarketing Update: Federal Government Announces Proposed New Financing of Do Not Call List (Telemarketing) Investigations

On April 29, 2012, the Federal Government announced proposed amendments to the Telecommunications Act that, if passed, would allow the CRTC to recover the cost of Do Not Call List investigations and enforcement efforts directly from the telemarketing industry in the form of fees. In … Read the rest of this entry »

U.S. FTC Negotiates $15.5 Million Settlement in Alleged Deceptive Prize Promotion Scheme

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Anti-spam Law: Federal Government Launches New Anti-spam Glossary at www.fightspam.gc.ca

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Advertising Update: Manitoba Introduces New Cell Phone Contract and Disclosure Rules

Manitoba’s Consumer Protection Office has announced that new consumer protection laws for fair and clear cell phone contracts will come into effect later this year (on September 15, 2012). According to the Consumer Protection Office, the new rules “focus on ensuring that contracts are clear and … Read the rest of this entry »

Anti-spam Law: Federal Government Launches New Anti-spam Quiz

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Retail Council of Canada Releases Submission on Canadian Retail Pricing

Earlier today, the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) issued a news release and submission to the Standing Committee on National Finance regarding retail pricing in Canada.  The Committee commenced a study of the reasons for price differences in Canada and the United States last fall, … Read the rest of this entry »

Anti-spam Law: Federal Privacy Commissioner’s Office Publishes New Anti-spam Legislation Resources

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Upcoming Events: Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) Hosts Jonathan Salem Baskin Talking About His New Book: Tell the Truth

Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) will be hosting Jonathan Salem Baskin as the keynote speaker for its Annual General Meeting on May 3rd. From the ASC: “Attend ASC’s Annual General Meeting Keynote to hear Jonathan Salem Baskin, co-author of the newly released Tell the Truth: Honesty … Read the rest of this entry »