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  1. Pinned Tweet
    16 Dec 2020

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    Be aware of phishing appearing to come from Consumer Protection Ontario. CPO will not contact consumers regarding home service contracts. Learn about avoiding common door-to-door scams:
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  2. Sep 9

    It’s season! 🎬 Learn about the recent changes to the film classification system and how it helps consumers make more informed film-viewing choices for themselves and their families:

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  3. Sep 6

    Returning some of your back to school purchases? Read the store’s return policy. Each store sets their own policy for refunds or exchanges.

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  4. Sep 3

    Ontario has introduced a mediation process to protect buyers of new homes. Now, homeowners who dispute ’s assessment of a warranty claim can request that Tarion participate in mediation. Learn more:

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  5. Sep 2

    Last chance! We want to ensure your personal info is better protected when you’re online, from using a coffee rewards program to surfing the web. Tell us your thoughts:

    Last chance!! We want to protect you. Tell us your data privacy concerns. Closes: Sept 3
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  6. Sep 1

    To assist with complaints against businesses, many Ontarians have received legal services free of charge from through referrals by us. Start here to file a consumer protection related complaint and to get advice and assistance:

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  7. Aug 30

    Before Friday, Sept 3rd, let us hear your feedback on our latest paper: Modernizing Privacy in Ontario. Don’t let your voice go unheard:

    Tell us your data privacy concerns.
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  8. Aug 27

    Looking to buy a new or used RV? This is what you need to know to register it with ServiceOntario.

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  9. Aug 26

    Thinking of adding a home office for your ? We have tips on hiring a contractor.🔨

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  10. Aug 25

    : When doing a major renovation 🔨, don’t assume that the contractor will get the required permits on your behalf. Always be sure to ask: “who is getting the permits?” For more info, visit:

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  11. Aug 24

    You deserve greater control over your personal information. Join the conversation on strengthening data protection for your digital future:

    We want to protect you and your most vulnerable loved ones. Tell us your data privacy concerns.
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  12. Aug 23

    ? Before you buy or sell your home: -hire a registered real estate agent -get an accredited home inspection -request a status certificate on a resale condo for rules and bylaws. Learn more:

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  13. Aug 20

    We released a proposal to strengthen privacy protections across the province. We want to hear your thoughts.

    We want to protect you and your most vulnerable loved ones. Tell us your data privacy concerns.
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  14. Aug 19

    Thinking of travelling? It’s safest to book through a registered agency or website to protect yourself as a consumer.

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  15. Aug 18

    What does data protection mean to you? What kinds of protections should your personal data have? Don’t miss out, tell us what you think:

    Protecting your personal data is important to us. Tell us what you think. Open: June 17 – Sept 3
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  16. Aug 18

    Do you have paint or flag markings on your property that you didn’t request? Learn more with using .

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  17. Aug 18

    Avez-vous des marques de peinture sur votre propriété que vous n’avez pas demandées? Découvrez comment grâce à .

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  18. Aug 16

    Learn about your rights when planning or attending the funeral of a loved one during :

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  19. Aug 13

    From online shopping to school, your digital footprint is huge. We’re reviewing the rules on the protection of your personal data and we want to hear from you.

    It’s your personal data, tell us your thoughts. Open: June 17 – Sept 3
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  20. Aug 13

    Avoid door-to-door scams by looking out for these 3 things: 🚨 Price is too good to be true 🚨 They say “we are in the area” 🚨 ONLY cash deals without a contract Visit:

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  21. Aug 11

    Start here to file a consumer protection related complaint and to get advice and assistance. In appropriate cases, you may qualify for free legal services:

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