Consumer organizations
These organizations deal with consumer problems, both as advocates and as information providers. They can assist you with a wide variety of marketplace problems.
These organizations deal with consumer problems, both as advocates and as information providers. They can assist you with a wide variety of marketplace problems.
| AUTOMOBILES | |
| The Automobile Protection Association, a nonprofit auto-industry watchdog, deals with issues including sales practices and safety; the APA also works for improved legislation. | |
| Automobile Protection Association 2 Carlton St., Suite 1319 Toronto, Ont. M5B 1J3 416 204-1444 Web site: www.apa.ca |
292 St. Joseph Boulevard West Montreal, Que. H2V 2N7 514 272-5555 |
| CONSUMERS' RIGHTS | |
| Established in 1947, the Consumers' Association of Canada is an independent, nonprofit volunteer organization that defends consumers' rights and provides information to consumers, the government, and industry. | |
| Consumers' Association of Canada 307-267 O'Connor St. Ottawa, Ont. K2P 1V3 613 238-2533 |
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| The Consumers Council of Canada is a not-for-profit organization that tries to better the lot of consumers through cooperation
among business, government, and special-interest groups. |
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| Consumers Council of Canada 14845-6 Yonge St., Suite 149 Aurora, Ont. L4G 6H8 905 713-2740 |
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| INVESTMENTS | |
| The independent, nonprofit Canadian Shareowners Association seeks to educate Canadians about successful investing. An individual membership, $89 a year (including GST), includes a subscription to its bimonthly newsletter, Canadian Shareowner. | |
| Canadian Shareowners Association 2 Carlton St., Suite 1317 Toronto, Ont. M5B 1J3 416 595-9600, Ext. 0 Web site: www.shareowner.com/ |
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| SENIORS | |
| One Voice is a not-for-profit volunteer organization that advocates policies and programs to improve life for older Canadians. | |
| One Voice 350 Sparks St., Suite 1005 Ottawa, Ont. K1R 7S8 613 238-7624 |
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