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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