Quebec Consumer Protection Consultation
Amendments to the Regulations under the Act on consumer protection following the adoption of Bill 60
On 2 December, the National Assembly adopted the Law amending the Law on Consumer Protection and other legislative provisions (2009, chapter 51), better known under the name “Bill 60″. Under this law, several changes will be made to Act on consumer protection, including the establishment of a new protection regime for contracts of successive performance of service at a distance and for contracts of sale card Prepaid adding rules changes clause, the price announced by a merchant, selling of additional guarantees and the introduction of a new regulatory authority in terms prohibited.
Some amendments to the Act require that amendments be made to the Regulation under the Act on consumer protection in order to clarify certain rules to implement and provide, in certain circumstances, exemptions.
The Board is seeking comments on the guidelines of regulatory changes that are envisaged to make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Ms Kathleen Weil. The guidelines of the Board are outlined in the table annexed hereto.
The amending Act provides that the entry into force of provisions can not be later than June 30, 2010. Given the delays inherent in the adoption of regulatory changes by the government, you are invited to send us your comments in writing, preferably by email, no later than February 19, 2010 to:
Nicole Ducharme
Office of Consumer Protection
Directorate of Legal Affairs
5199, rue Sherbrooke East, Suite 3671
Montreal, Quebec, H1T 3X2
Email: @ nicole.ducharme opc.gouv.qc.ca
You can see the guidance document by clicking here>>>
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Thank you for your cooperation and please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.
Louis Borgeat
President
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