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Consumer Protection Office
302-258 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0B6
Phone: (204) 945-3800 (24-hour voice mail)
Email: consumers@gov.mb.ca

Office News Releases

News Releases - 2010
June 1, 2011	Province to Strengthen Rights for Manitobans Who Use Travel Services: Mackintosh
May 16, 2011	Cell Phone Contracts Must Be Fair
February 17, 2011	'Let's Make a Better Deal' Strategy to Help Improve Consumer Money Smarts: Mackintosh
November 29, 2010	2011 Consumer Protection Calendar Now Available
November 15, 2010	Province to Strengthen Protection Against Identity Theft: Mackintosh
October 6, 2010	Legislation Protects Consumers From Negative-option Billing: Mackintosh
June 7, 2010	Consumer Protection Office Issues Caution About Phone Calls for Selling Extended Vehicle Warranties
May 21, 2010	Manitobans Warned About Unlicensed Contractors Selling Driveway Paving Services
May 12, 2010	News Release
May 11, 2010	Let's Make a Better Deal to Strengthen Consumer and Business Confidence: Mackintosh
April 23, 2010	Province Would Establish Rate, Tighten Rules for Payday Loans: Amendments to Regulation Would Provide Increased Protection for Consumers: Mackintosh
March 30, 2010	Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Issues Alert
March 11, 2010	Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Issues Alert

News Releases - 2009
June 19, 2009	Manitoba Consumer Protection Office Issues Alert
April 8, 2009	Province introduces proposed amendments to payday loan provisions of Consumer Protection Act
January 23, 2009	Manitobans invited to comment on gift card legislation
January 9, 2009	Consumer Protection Office cautions Manitobans about extended vehicle warranties
January 7, 2009	Province moves forward with further payday loan regulation
News Releases - 2008
December 23, 2008	Manitoba Consumer Protection Office issues alert
October 10, 2008	Consumer Protection Office issues first administrative penalty
October 10, 2008	Consumer tips available as part of free 2009 calendar
September 25, 2008	Consumers could be at risk of losing their homes: Consumer Protection Office
May 2, 2008	Consumer Protection Office To Begin Accepting Licencing Applications From Payday Loan Companies
April 21, 2008	Manitoba Consumers Reminded To Take Precautions When Hiring Contractors: Consumer Protection Office

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