Simon's Megalomaniacal Legal Resources

Consumer

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CONSUMER PROTECTION (ONTARIO) LEGAL GUIDE (01 July 2013)

General

1. Overview
   
2. Exemptions from Coverage
   
3. Forms of Consumer Agreements
   
4. Rule Conflict Resolution
   
5. General Consumer Rights
   
6. Unfair Practices
   
7. General Civil Remedies
   
8. Administrative Enforcement
   
9. Prosecutions
   
10. Public Enforcement Record

Sector-Specific CPA Law

• Chattel Leases (including Auto Leases)
  
• Gift Cards (Gift Certificates)
  
• Motor Vehicle Repair
  
• Loan Brokering
  
• Credit Repair
  
• Loan and Credit Regulation under the CPA (Includes Credit Cards)
  
• Personal Development Services (Gym Memberships and Other Body-Related Services)
  
• Vacation Clubs (Air Miles)
  
• Time Share Agreements
  
• Internet Gambling
  
  Currency and Updating

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OTHER

'Accommodation' as a Service under the Consumer Protection Act, 2002

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CASES

Consumer - Inequitable Exception [CPA 93(2)]
Consumer - Unfair Representations
Consumer - 'Integrity and Honesty' Licensing Criteria
Consumer - Loans
Consumer - Private Security and Investigative Services, 2005
Consumer - Repair and Storage Lien Act - General
Consumer - Chattel Leases
Consumer - Loans
Consumer - Travel Agents
Consumer - Disgorgement
Consumer - Punitive Damages
Consumer - Remedies
Consumer - Rescission
Consumer - Consent

Energy Services
Consumer - Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010
Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010

Towing
Consumer - Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 (TSSEA, 2021)
Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021

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ONTARIO STATUTES

Collection and Debt Settlement Services Act
Consumer Protection Act, 2002
Consumer Protection Act, 2023, S.O. 2023, c. 23, Sched. 1
Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005
Repair and Storage Liens Act
Retail Business Holidays Act
Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act
Travel Industry Act, 2002
Vintners Quality Alliance Act
Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000

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FEDERAL STATUTES

Canada Consumer Product Safety Act

Administrative Monetary Penalties (Consumer Products) Regulations, SOR/2013-101
Candles Regulations, SOR/2016-165
Carbonated Beverage Glass Containers Regulations, SOR/2016-166
Carriages and Strollers Regulations, SOR/2023-101
Cellulose Fibre Insulation Regulations, SOR/2016-177
Charcoal Regulations, SOR/2016-178
Children's Jewellery Regulations, SOR/2018-82
Children's Sleepwear Regulations, SOR/2016-169
Cigarette Ignition Propensity (Consumer Products) Regulations, SOR/2016-103
Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001, SOR/2001-269
Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations, SOR/2018-83
Corded Window Coverings Regulations, SOR/2019-97
Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations, SOR/2016-152
Exemption Regulations (Consumer Products), SOR/2015-97
Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures Regulations, SOR/2016-179
Face Protectors for Ice Hockey and Box Lacrosse Players Regulations, SOR/2016-173
Glass Doors and Enclosures Regulations, SOR/2016-174
Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations, SOR/2016-175
Ice Hockey Helmet Regulations, SOR/2016-186
Kettles Regulations, SOR/2016-181
Lighters Regulations, SOR/2016-187
Matches Regulations, SOR/2016-182
Mattresses Regulations, SOR/2016-183
Pacifiers Regulations, SOR/2016-184
Phthalates Regulations, SOR/2016-188
Playpens Regulations, SOR/2018-186
Residential Detectors Regulations, SOR/2016-190
Restraint Systems and Booster Seats for Motor Vehicles Regulations, SOR/2016-191
Science Education Sets Regulations, SOR/2016-192
Surface Coating Materials Regulations, SOR/2016-193
Tents Regulations, SOR/2024-217
Tétines de biberon pour enfant, SOR/2016-180
Textile Flammability Regulations, SOR/2016-194
Textile Floor Coverings Regulations, SOR/2016-176
Toys Regulations, SOR/2011-17
Vaping Products Labelling and Packaging Regulations, SOR/2019-353

Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act
Food and Drugs Act
Textile Labelling Act R

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EDIT NOTES

- distinguish contractual from 'deeded' timeshare more clearly in timeshare intro