Online Resources:
Consumer Information
Everything for the Consumer
Advertising Standards Canada
The ASC, the Canadian advertising industry's self-regulatory body, investigates customer complaints about misleading advertisements. Includes details about how to go about making a formal complaint. Online complaints can also be made from this site.
Better Business Bureau
The elder statesperson of consumer info organizations, with links to the local office.
Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
The federal government's portal for all sorts of consumer info.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Currrent info on food-related recalls, allergy alerts, legal issues and more.
Canadian Marketing Association
The CMA website has news and info about frauds, scams, and more. Includes a link to the Do Not Contact service, an initiative to keep telemarketers and junk mail away from your home.
Consumer World
A proactive shopping guide that gives consumers tips on how to get the most for your money on electronics, clothing, house & garden products, and much much more.
Consumers' Association of Canada
Founded in 1947, this nonprofit charitable organization is devoted to alerting consumers about marketplace issues.
Consumers Council of Canada
An organization that works cooperatively with consumers, businesses and governments to support consumer rights. Includes articles on such topics as identity theft, fraud prevention. and much, much more.
Household Products Database
What do you keep under your sink? Website with Information about the ingredients in common household products.
Ontario Consumer & Business Links
A broad range of useful consumer-oriented links compiled by the Ontario Ministry of Government Services.
Ontario Government Consumer Protection Page
Get the latest on flim-flams, shams, and damnable scams.
Public Citizen
An American nonprofit organization devoted to consumer protection.
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre
Ontario-based nonprofit organization that provides legal and research services on behalf of consumer interests. Also features news and information about consumer laws and issues.
Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario
Information for anyone who wants to buy a used car in Ontario. Includes alerts, news, announcements, and a used card dealers' Code of Ethics.
Consumer Reports
Website for the reputable consumer magazine.
Ethiscore
U.K. publication that rates producers of consumer goods for their environmental friendliness, human rights records, and other issues of conscience.
Good Housekeeping
The magazine known for its prestigious Seal of Approval.
The Green Guide
Magazine that supports "green" lifestyles. Now managed by the National Geographic Society.
