The McGuinty government has passed legislation that will strengthen protections against real estate fraud, provide powers to ban expiry dates on gift cards and amend the Liquor Licence Act to improve public safety and service delivery. “We are taking real action by moving on a wide range of consumer issues. Over the last few years, Ontario has become a leader in consumer protection, and we are building on this by enacting new laws and strengthening existing ones to protect the people of this province from the current realities of today’s marketplace,” said Government Services Minister Gerry Phillips. “The Consumer Protection and Service Modernization Act is part of our ongoing commitment to the people of Ontario.” Read more
