All questions by topic
Payday loans
What is a payday loan? Do I have other options?
5,857What should I know before getting a payday loan?
4,526Can I cancel a payday loan agreement?
14,608I can’t repay my payday loan. What should I do?
12,984How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,606Debt and money problems
I’m having trouble managing my debts. Where can I get help?
4,043What are Licensed Insolvency Trustees, credit counsellors, and debt settlement businesses?
4,362Can I get out of a debt settlement or credit counselling agreement?
17,517My partner’s credit card company wants me to pay off their card. Can they ask that?
3,972How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,606Door‑to‑door sales
What can I buy from a door-to-door salesperson?
3,165Does a door-to-door salesperson have to give me a written contract?
5,192I felt pressured by a door-to-door salesperson. What can I do?
5,791I bought something from a door-to-door salesperson. Can I get out of the contract?
9,216I bought something from a door-to-door salesperson but I never got it. What can I do?
3,073How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,606Buying a used car
I want to buy a car from someone. What should I think about?
13,023I want to buy a car from a used car dealer. What do I need to know?
17,004Can I change my mind about buying a used car?
126,783I have problems with a used car from a registered dealer. What can I do?
27,280The police seized a car I bought from a used car dealer. What can I do?
6,042Motor vehicle repairs
My car needs to be fixed. What should I think about?
6,213Can the repair shop charge me more than they said they would?
19,888My car was repaired, but still isn’t working. What does my warranty cover?
5,184What can I do if I’m not happy with my car repairs?
9,950How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,606Buying goods and services
I bought something online. Can I cancel my order or return it?
16,366I bought something by telephone. Can I cancel the order or return it?
2,487I bought something by mail order. Can I cancel the order or return it?
5,280How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,606Cellphones
I’m going to get a cellphone. What do I need to know?
609I want to cancel my cellphone contract. What should I know?
701Can my service provider cut off my cellphone service?
446I’m having problems with my service provider. What should I know?
464Collection agencies
A collection agency called me. Do I have to talk to them?
5,829A collection agency called about a debt I don’t owe. What can I do?
29,841What rules do collection agencies have to follow and what are my rights?
29,790How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,606Credit reports and repair
Someone asked me for a credit check. What does this mean?
24,308I have a low credit score. How can I improve it?
4,827There’s a mistake in my credit report. What can I do?
10,829I hired a credit repair company. What can I do if I’m having problems?
5,081How do I complain to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services?
13,606Identity theft
What is identity theft?
4,939How do I protect myself from identity theft?
3,942What can I do if identity theft happens to me?
14,958Bankruptcy
I am having money problems. Should I file for bankruptcy?
2,997Are there options other than bankruptcy if I’m in debt?
3,075What’s the process to file for bankruptcy? Will I lose my house or car?
9,037Can I still owe money after I have been discharged from bankruptcy?
11,356How do I file for bankruptcy?
2,861How do I get discharged from my bankruptcy?
9,461What are Licensed Insolvency Trustees, credit counsellors, and debt settlement businesses?
4,362What if I can’t find or afford a Licensed Insolvency Trustee?
3,756Can a consumer proposal help me get out of debt?
7,828What are surplus income payments?
7,093How does my partner’s bankruptcy affect me?
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