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SOURCES – 11 consumer traps common in the U.S. but not in Canada

January 29, 2026 by Ash Kaushik

The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “11 consumer traps common in the U.S. but not in Canada.”

  1. Gift cards
  2. The Wireless Code, simplified
  3. CRTC puts an end to locked cellphones and unlocking fees
  4. All-in Price Advertising
  5. Ontario Ban on Door-to-Door Sales in Effect as of March 1st
  6. Understanding Payday Loan Use and Perspectives
  7. All-inclusive air price advertising
  8. Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act
  9. Criminal Interest Rate Regulations: SOR/2024-114
  10. From Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) Guidance on Implied Consent
  11. Pre-authorized debits (PAD)
  12. Consumer Protection Act, 2023, S.O. 2023, c. 23, Sched. 1
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