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The Consumer Protection Office periodically issues cautions and alerts to help consumers be informed on important marketplace issues.

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Consumer Alerts and News Releases

2016

January 19, 2016
Province Advises New Home Warranty Act to Come Into Force Jan. 1, 2017
January 19, 2016 Consumer Alert
Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Investigation Leads to Charges Under the Business Practices Act
January 13, 2016
Manitoba Brings in New Protections for Consumers From High-Interest Loans

Past Consumer Alerts and News Releases

2015

November 30, 2015
Manitoba Offers Additional Protection from Gift Card Fees
November 27, 2015 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office Issues Administrative Penalty Against Motor Vehicle Dealership for Compliance Failure
November 5, 2015 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office Issues Administrative Penalty against Payday Lender for Failing to Comply
May 29, 2015 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office Issues Administrative Penalties Against Payday Lender for Failing to Comply
May 21, 2015
Province Puts New Rules in Place to Protect Manitobans From False Advertising, Misleading Pricing When Buying a Motor Vehicle
May 20, 2015
Manitoba Government Looks at Changes that would Ensure Pet Owners Get Clear Upfront Pricing for Veterinary Care
January 16, 2015
Manitoba Government Supports Consumer Protection, Expands Financial Administrative Penalties to More Types of Businesses

2014

December 4, 2014
Manitoba Government to Introduce New Rules to Help Families Get Fair, Upfront Deal on Home Improvement Projects
September 3, 2014
Insurance Act Amendments Proclaimed
July 24, 2014
Province Announces Improved Protection for Tenants, Landlords
June 23, 2014
Province Announces Modernized Condominium Act Would Offer Greater protections for Buyers, Owners
June 13, 2014 Consumer Alert
Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Invesigation Leads to Multiple Fraud Convictions
May 29, 2014 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office Advises The Cash Store, Instaloans to Cease Offering Brokered Lines of Credit Products in Manitoba
May 20, 2014
Province Introduces New Rules that would Ensure Transparency, Fairness when Buying, Selling Homes
April 24, 2014
Manitoba Government Proposes Rules to Address Unclear Cable TV, Internet Promotions

2013

December 18, 2013
Manitobans Asked for Input to Ensure Fairness when Dealing with Real Estate Agents
December 13, 2013
Consumer Protection Office Offers Tips to Shoppers this Holiday Season
December 6, 2013
Consumers Reminded of Rights when Purchasing, Using Gift Cards
December 4, 2013
New Rules Would Add Protections for Consumers Using High-interest Loans
November 20, 2013
Province Proposes Legislation that would mean More Fair Treatment for Consumers
November 29, 2013 Consumer Alert
Consumers Urged to Take Precautions when Shopping Online this Cyber Monday
October 30, 2013
Manitobans Asked to Have Their Say to Ensure Fairness on Cable TV, Internet and Phone Bills
October 15, 2013 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office Action Leads to Refunds for Manitoba Payday Borrowers
September 9, 2013 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office Issues Caution About Door-to-door Sales
June 24, 2013
Province to Give Manitobans Greater Protections for Vehicle Repair Work
June 3, 2013
Province Supports CRTC Wireless Code for Cellphones, Mobile Devices
May 2, 2013
Legislation Would Strengthen Consumer Protection Act to Protect Manitoba Families: Rondeau
January 10, 2013 Consumer Alert
Manitobans Advised to be Cautious When Considering Residential Natural Gas Contracts
January 7, 2013 Consumer Alert
Manitobans Reminded to be Cautious When Signing Prepaid Contracts With Health and Fitness Clubs or Diet Clinics

2012

December 6, 2012 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office Reminds Consumers to Use Caution When Making Holiday Purchases
December 3, 2012
Manitoba Government to Introduce New Rules That Would Protect Manitobans Buying a Vehicle
October 26, 2012 Consumer Alert
Province Advises The Cash Store and Instaloans No Longer Licensed to Offer Payday Loans
May 18, 2012 Consumer Alert
Consumers Concerned with High Interest Rates for Mortgages, Loans can Contact Consumer Protection Office for Information About Rights
March 13, 2012 Consumer Alert
Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Warns Consumers About Unlicensed Payday Lender

2011

December 21, 2011 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office Issues Caution About Internet Payday Lending Practices
November 7, 2011 Consumer Alert
Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Issues Caution About Debt-reduction Claims
June 1, 2011
Province to Strengthen Rights for Manitobans Who Use Travel Services: Mackintosh
May 16, 2011
Cell Phone Contracts Must Be Fair
February 17, 2011
“Let's Make a Better Deal” Strategy to Help Improve Consumer Money Smarts: Mackintosh

2010

November 29, 2010
2011 Consumer Protection Calendar Now Available
November 15, 2010
Province to Strengthen Protection Against Identity Theft: Mackintosh
October 6, 2010
Legislation Protects Consumers From Negative-option Billing: Mackintosh
June 7, 2010 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office Issues Caution About Phone Calls for Selling Extended Vehicle Warranties
May 21, 2010 Consumer Alert
Manitobans Warned About Unlicensed Contractors Selling Driveway Paving Services
May 11, 2010
Let's Make a Better Deal to Strengthen Consumer and Business Confidence: Mackintosh
April 23, 2010
Province Would Establish Rate, Tighten Rules for Payday Loans: Amendments to Regulation Would Provide Increased Protection for Consumers: Mackintosh
March 30, 2010 Consumer Alert
Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Issues Alert
May 12, 2010
News Release – Public Utilities Board maintains the maximum rates that may be charged for the cashing of government cheques
March 11, 2010 Consumer Alert
Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Issues Alert

2009

June 19, 2009 Consumer Alert
Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Issues Alert
April 16, 2009
Manitobans asked to comment on motor vehicle information disclosure requirements
April 8, 2009
Province introduces proposed amendments to payday loan provisions of Consumer Protection Act
January 23, 2009
Manitobans invited to comment on gift card legislation
January 9, 2009 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office cautions Manitobans about extended vehicle warranties
January 7, 2009
Province moves forward with further payday loan regulation

2008

December 23, 2008 Consumer Alert
Manitoba Consumer Protection Office issues alert
October 10, 2008 Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection Office issues first administrative penalty
October 10, 2008
Consumer tips available as part of free 2009 calendar
September 25, 2008 Consumer Alert
Consumers could be at risk of losing their homes: Consumer Protection Office
May 2, 2008
Consumer Protection Office To Begin Accepting Licencing Applications From Payday Loan Companies
April 21, 2008 Consumer Alert
Manitoba Consumers Reminded To Take Precautions When Hiring Contractors: Consumer Protection Office

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