All questions by topic
Payday loans
What is a payday loan? Do I have other options?
5,851What should I know before getting a payday loan?
4,516Can I cancel a payday loan agreement?
14,602I can’t repay my payday loan. What should I do?
12,982How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,589Debt and money problems
I’m having trouble managing my debts. Where can I get help?
4,032What are Licensed Insolvency Trustees, credit counsellors, and debt settlement businesses?
4,355Can I get out of a debt settlement or credit counselling agreement?
17,503My partner’s credit card company wants me to pay off their card. Can they ask that?
3,968How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,589Door‑to‑door sales
What can I buy from a door-to-door salesperson?
3,154Does a door-to-door salesperson have to give me a written contract?
5,183I felt pressured by a door-to-door salesperson. What can I do?
5,777I bought something from a door-to-door salesperson. Can I get out of the contract?
9,202I bought something from a door-to-door salesperson but I never got it. What can I do?
3,061How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,589Buying a used car
I want to buy a car from someone. What should I think about?
13,012I want to buy a car from a used car dealer. What do I need to know?
16,989Can I change my mind about buying a used car?
126,774I have problems with a used car from a registered dealer. What can I do?
27,269The police seized a car I bought from a used car dealer. What can I do?
6,038Motor vehicle repairs
My car needs to be fixed. What should I think about?
6,204Can the repair shop charge me more than they said they would?
19,877My car was repaired, but still isn’t working. What does my warranty cover?
5,175What can I do if I’m not happy with my car repairs?
9,943How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,589Buying goods and services
I bought something online. Can I cancel my order or return it?
16,360I bought something by telephone. Can I cancel the order or return it?
2,480I bought something by mail order. Can I cancel the order or return it?
5,272How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,589Cellphones
I’m going to get a cellphone. What do I need to know?
599I want to cancel my cellphone contract. What should I know?
696Can my service provider cut off my cellphone service?
437I’m having problems with my service provider. What should I know?
455Collection agencies
A collection agency called me. Do I have to talk to them?
5,819A collection agency called about a debt I don’t owe. What can I do?
29,826What rules do collection agencies have to follow and what are my rights?
29,772How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,589Credit reports and repair
Someone asked me for a credit check. What does this mean?
24,295I have a low credit score. How can I improve it?
4,815There’s a mistake in my credit report. What can I do?
10,813I hired a credit repair company. What can I do if I’m having problems?
5,069How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,589Identity theft
What is identity theft?
4,928How do I protect myself from identity theft?
3,931What can I do if identity theft happens to me?
14,949Bankruptcy
I am having money problems. Should I file for bankruptcy?
2,989Are there options other than bankruptcy if I’m in debt?
3,063What’s the process to file for bankruptcy? Will I lose my house or car?
9,020Can I still owe money after I have been discharged from bankruptcy?
11,348How do I file for bankruptcy?
2,850How do I get discharged from my bankruptcy?
9,455What are Licensed Insolvency Trustees, credit counsellors, and debt settlement businesses?
4,355What if I can’t find or afford a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?
3,739Can a consumer proposal help me get out of debt?
7,818What are surplus income payments?
7,082How does my partner’s bankruptcy affect me?
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