Close×

News

Stay abreast of the latest news at Option consommateurs by reading the Current Events section: testimonials, columns, events… Be on the lookout for the least tidbit of news.

Recherche

Catégories

Année

Recherche

Catégories

Année

Back to school: our tips to avoid emptying your wallet

The famous back to school season… The vacation period is barely over when it’s time to buy school supplies for your children. This can cause a lot of headaches for...

Enjoy your vacation without breaking the bank

Whether we’re talking about spring break, summer vacation or the holiday season, the vacations are supposed to be a time to rest and recharge. However, they can also be a...

Formal notice – Directions for use

You may have already heard that you should send a formal notice if you have a dispute with a merchant. But what exactly does this mean? When should you use...

By our collaborators

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? Michelle Cumyn is a professor...

By our collaborators

Beware of these consumer habits that eat up your budget

Those habits that eat up your budget… Being an informed consumer isn’t always easy in this day and age: new services, enhanced features, and the improved offers of FinTechs have...

By our collaborators

Is the telecommunications industry ready to change?

Only 48 percent of Canadians state that they trust telecommunications companies, according to an industry trust barometer study created by Option consommateurs. To reverse the trend, the industry’s very foundations...

By our collaborators

Product obsolescence: investing in the right actions

Whether it is programmed, planned, or observed, when a product becomes obsolete, it has an impact on consumers’ wallets and generates tons of waste. How can we slow this trend...

By our collaborators

A plea for a privacy protection legislative reform

A plea for a privacy protection legislative reform By Daniel Therrien, Privacy Commissioner of Canada The privacy environment has changed significantly since I took office in 2014. Following 9/11, the...

Information, News

Class Action On Alleged Beef Price Fixing Conspiracy

A class action has been filed against four major beef processors in Canada and the United States regarding an alleged beef price-fixing conspiracy. The lawsuit targets U.S. beef processors and...

By our collaborators

The hard road towards electrification

The hard road towards electrification By Pierre-Olivier Pineau, Chair of Energy Sector Management at HEC Montréal With the price of gas reaching unheard-of highs, you might think that switching to...