If warranties, pricing and reward points are something you have an opinion on the Province wants to hear from you.

The provincial government is looking to make policies to improve consumer protection laws based on public feedback through open houses and an online survey.

Stephanie Mclean, minister of Service Alberta says so far they have 2,500 responses, but they need a lot more.

Mclean says the feedback is important to help protect consumers from unfair practices and businesses from unfair competition, and make life more affordable for all Albertans.

The survey and open houses are gathering public input on 15 consumer topics.

The most popular topics so far include the need for a Bill of Rights, ticket sales, car repairs and return policies.

Other issues about marketplace fairness, such as moving services and debt-collection practices, are also generating input.

The closest open house is in Calgary at the Nicholls Family Public Library on Sept. 7, 4:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m.

The survery explores these consumer topics:

    A Consumer Bill of Rights
    Fairness between consumers and businesses
    Door-to-door sales
    Ticket sales
    Talent agencies
    Rewards points
    Vet services
    High-cost credit
    Debt collection
    Automotive sector
    Household moving
    Cancellation and contract rights
    Warranties
    Gift cards
    Truth in pricing

Albertans can fill out one or all 15 sections of the survey.

 

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