Hot News - April 2005

Consumer Protection Act 2002

The Ministry of Consumer and Business Services has announced the Consumer Protection Act 2002 will become law on July 30, 2005. The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) was introduced by the Ministry to enhance outdated consumer protection laws and strengthen confidence in the marketplace. It updates and incorporates six existing laws: the Business Practices Act, Consumer Protection Act, Loan Brokers Act, Motor Vehicle Repair Act, Prepaid Services Act and the Consumer Protection Bureau Act.

To download a copy of the Act, visit:

http://www.search.e-laws.gov.on.ca/en/isysquery/74429513-2bdf-4aa1-8b72-f3b17aafe473/2/frame/?search=browseStatutes&context=

The Ministry will be hosting a Webcast on April 14th at 10:00am that may be of interest to the dealer community. Dealers interested in viewing the Webcast should visit: www.cbs.gov.on.ca.

OMVIC's Dealer Bulletin relating to changes under the CPA is available below.

Dealer Bulletin - CPA

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