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Chronicle of the Chambre des notaires

Chronicle of the Chambre des notaires: The power of attorney and its limits

You have appointed a person to take care of your affairs and administer your property for a period of time in a notarized document commonly known as a power of attorney or mandate. This power of attorney allows...

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Selling your home? Protect yourself by making the necessary declarations.

Dear readers, you are no doubt aware of the multitude of information concerning buyer protection when purchasing furniture or real estate. This month's article...

September 28, 2023

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Équiterre invites Quebecers to resist SUVs

Équiterre's #pasdeVUSpourmoi campaign raises awareness of the impact of SUVs on the environment, road safety and personal finances. Did you know that SUVs cost up to $10,000 more than a car?

September 28, 2023

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Consequences of SUVs - Équiterre and Option consommateurs join forces

Équiterre and Option consommateurs join forces to raise awareness of the impact of SUVs Option consommateurs is a proud partner of Équiterre's #Vraisbesoins initiative. Over a 3-year period, the...

November 25, 2022

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Should you renew your protection mandate?

Your mandate of protection was signed several years ago, and you're wondering whether it's still valid. What's more, a new law has just come into force. Is it...

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Product obsolescence: what can legally be done?

Repairability index, tougher laws, ecotaxes, and financial incentives could add to the variety of solutions intended to reduce product obsolescence. How can we take action?
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Be careful! These buying habits eat into your budget

It's not always easy to be an informed consumer in 2022: new services, enhanced functionalities and the enhanced offering of fintechs are making our purchasing journey more enjoyable than ever. But...

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Is the telecommunications industry ready to change?

Only 48% of Canadians say they trust telecommunications companies, according toOption consommateurs's Industry Confidence Barometer. To reverse this...

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Product obsolescence: investing in the right actions

Programmed, planned or observed, product obsolescence can drain consumers' wallets and generate mountains of waste. How can we curb this trend and contribute to a healthier planet?

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A plea for a privacy protection legislative reform

Making the case for privacy law reform By Daniel Therrien, Privacy Commissioner of Canada The context of the...

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The hard road towards electrification

The hard road towards electrification By Pierre-Olivier Pineau, Chair of Energy Sector Management at HEC Montréal With gasoline prices reaching record levels,...

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How are your pandemic savings doing?

Apparently, the pandemic has resulted in incredible savings for Canadian households. According to Statistics Canadathe savings rate is said to have jumped momentarily to over 25% in 2020, before falling back to around