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The Consumer Protection Office periodically issues cautions and alerts to help consumers be informed on important marketplace issues.
Consumer Alerts and News Releases
2019
- December 26, 2019
Consumer Protection Office Reminds Manitobans to Review Return and Exchange Policies - December 6, 2019
Consumer Protection Office Offers Tips for Buying and Using Gift Cards this Holiday Season - November 25, 2019
Consumers Urged to Take Precautions When Shopping Online - November 1, 2019
Province Launches New Resources to Help Manitobans Understand Risks and Responsibilities Related to High-Cost Credit - March 4, 2019
Agencies Join Forces, One Coffee at a Time - January 31, 2019
Manitobans Reminded of Their Rights When Dealing with Creditors
Past Consumer Alerts and News Releases
- December 11, 2018
Consumer Protection Office Reminds Manitobans of their Rights When Buying or Using Gift Cards - November 23, 2018
Consumer Protection Office Offers Advice for Manitobans for Holiday and Online Shopping - July 23, 2018
Consumer Protection Office Issues Administrative Penalties Against Unlicensed Direct Sellers
- November 23, 2017
Consumers Urged to Take Precautions when Shopping Online - March 15, 2017
Manitoba Observes World Consumer Rights Day - January 6, 2017
Manitobans Encouraged to Understand Options When Borrowing Money
- December 29, 2016
Consumer Protection Office Reminds Manitobans Warranties Ensure Consumers Receive Value for their Money - November 24, 2016
Consumer Protection Office Reminds Consumers of Gift Card Rules, Expiry Date Laws - November 22, 2016
Consumer Protection Office Offers Tips for Manitobans Shopping Online - September 23, 2016
Caution Issued Regarding Door-to-Door Sales of Water Filtration Systems - September 1, 2016
New Laws for High-Interest Loans Take Effect - June 23, 2016
Manitobans Urged to Know Their Rights About Door-to-Door Sales - 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
