News - Consumer Protection Act

With the holiday season fast approaching, the Manitoba government has put in place new rules to further protect consumers by prohibiting businesses from charging inactivity fees on gift cards.

New regulatory changes under the Consumer Protection Act expand the circumstances where financial penalties can be issued by the Consumer Protection Office to enforce the law and protect Manitoba consumers.

The Manitoba Consumer Protection Office is urging consumers shopping for a vehicle to be cautious about car sales businesses that offer in-house/private financing for customers with credit history problems.

Amendments to the Consumer Protection Act regulation have been made to protect Manitoba consumers by banning upfront charges, setting maximum fees and requiring debt-settlement agencies to become licensed.

Manitoba is considering changes to the Consumer Protection Act to promote fair and clear cellphone and texting contracts, and is looking for input from Manitobans, Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.