Canadians are invited to fill out an online survey on possible misleading or aggressive telecommunications sales practices

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Canadians are invited to fill out an online survey on possible misleading or aggressive telecommunications sales practices

Canadians are invited to fill out an online survey on possible misleading or aggressive telecommunications sales practices

The CRTC today launched an online survey to better understand Canadians’ experiences with the sales practices of large telecommunications service providers.

Canadians have until September 7, 2018, midnight PDT to participate.

This survey is part of the CRTC’s consultation which will result in a report to the government on whether misleading or aggressive retail sales practices are used by large telecommunications service providers, their impact on consumers, as well as potential solutions to strengthen the existing consumer protections.

In addition to this online survey, the Commission has published a notice of consultation allowing Canadians to submit an intervention until August 30, 2018. The CRTC will also conduct focus groups across the country and hold a public hearing to further explore these issues. The hearing will start on October 22, 2018.

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As directed by the Governor-in-Council, the CRTC is seeking comments on:

1. Misleading practices such as failing to provide consumers with the information necessary to make informed decisions or providing incomplete, unclear or misleading information.

2. Aggressive sales practices including offering products to consumers that are unsuitable for them and the abuse of an ill-informed or vulnerable consumer base to benefit the providers.

3. The harm, or risk of harm, to consumers related to their finances or situations that could cause stress, confusion, and frustration as a result of aggressive or misleading sales practices.

The CRTC must submit its report to the government by February 28, 2019.

General Inquiries:

In Canada, toll-free: 1-877-249-CRTC (2782)

Outside Canada: 819-997-0313

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