Consumer Protection Ontario
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Consumer Protection Ontario
@ONconsumer
Official account of Consumer Protection Ontario. Terms of use: ontario.ca/SocialTerms. En français : @ConsommateurOnt
(1/2) 🎟️Fans deserve better. We’re strengthening enforcement and transparency for ticket sales and resale in Ontario. Starting June 10, bad actors face penalties up to $25K for repeat offences, and public listing on the Consumer Beware List. news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…
- When doing a major renovation, getting permits is your responsibility, don’t assume the contractor will get any required permits on your behalf. Ontario.ca/HomeRenos
- Opening the cottage this weekend? Kick off the season safely by testing your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replacing the batteries if needed. Then sit back and enjoy. 🔌@homeandsafety 👩🚒 @ONFireMarshal
- Before doing business with a company you’ve never heard of, do a quick check on our Consumer Beware List. It takes 5 minutes and could save you from a world of “I really should’ve checked first.” Ontario.ca/ConsumerBeware
- Just learned your credit card info was compromised? Don’t panic. Your first move: add a fraud alert to your credit report so lenders can verify it’s really you. Get step‑by‑step guidance at Ontario.ca/scams.
- Replying to @ONconsumer(2/2) Provide your feedback today: regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/53673…
- (1/2) ⏰ Final reminder! Ontario is consulting on rules to strengthen enforcement of the Ticket Sales Act, 2017, including proposed financial penalties for non-compliant businesses. Don’t miss your chance to help shape fairer resale ticket pricing.
- #WorldPasswordDay 🔐⚾️ Jays super‑fan? Go all‑in on security: mix cases, numbers & symbols, use a Jays‑inspired passphrase (GoJaysGo → G0J@ysG0), and keep every account unique. 💙
- Before doing business with a company you’ve never heard of, do a quick check on our Consumer Beware List. It takes 5 minutes and could save you from a world of “I really should’ve checked first.” Ontario.ca/ConsumerBeware #ConsumerBeware #FPM2026
- DYK you have a 10‑day cooling‑off period? You can change your mind within 10 days of signing, as long as the work hasn’t started. This protects you from pressure sales & gives you time to rethink your decision. Ontario.ca/HomeRenos
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(1/2) Tourism is where memories are made. ✨ It’s the first paddle on a lake in Muskoka. A late-night bite in Toronto. A walk on the beach of Wasaga. Fall colours along the trails in Algonquin Park. A weekend festival in Kingston, Ottawa or Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- Replying to @ONconsumer(2/2) Share your feedback: regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/53673…
