Strategis for Consumers

1. Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
   A centralized, comprehensive source of consumer information and contacts compiled by more than 25 federal government departments and agencies (with more to come). Whether you're shopping for infant car seats, investigating energy conservation measures for the home, or gathering data about a defective product you've purchased, you can find all the information in this one place.
   
   
2. Calculators
   
   1. Credit Card Costs Calculator
      Helps you identify credit cards that will cost you the least in interest and fees over a year.
   2. Financial Service Charges Calculator
      Helps you identify the bank and the type of account that is most beneficial to your business.
      
      
3. Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs
   The Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) works with both the public and private sectors, using information, research and innovative policy instruments to complement and support consumer protection regulation.
   
   
4. Consumer Info
   Provides information for consumers to help them make informed purchasing decisions.
   
   
5. Consumer Handbook
   Access the Handbook's tips, questions and advice on consumers' rights, along with contacts for help with common problems. Being a wise consumer means being informed!
   
   
6. Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy - Information and Services for Debtors
   Read this booklet as an aide in helping you to decide whether or not you have a serious debt problem. It also gives some suggestions for solving your difficulties and avoiding them in the future.

Updated: 2006-11-10