Sources & References

MyConsumerRights.ca is based on official Canadian consumer protection legislation, regulations, and authoritative sources. This page lists the primary sources and references used throughout our website.

Federal Consumer Legislation

Content on MyConsumerRights.ca is based on the following federal statutes and regulations:

Provincial Consumer Protection Legislation

References to provincial consumer protection law include:

Ontario: Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (S.O. 2002, c. 30, Sched. A)
Ontario: Sale of Goods Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. S.1)
Ontario: Electronic Commerce Act, 2000 (S.O. 2000, c. 17)
Ontario: Collection and Debt Settlement Services Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.14)
Ontario: Payday Loans Act, 2008 (S.O. 2008, c. 9)
Ontario: Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002 (S.O. 2002, c. 30, Sched. B)
Ontario: Consumer Reporting Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. C.33)
British Columbia: Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (SBC 2004, c. 2)
Alberta: Consumer Protection Act (RSA 2000, c. C-26.3)
Quebec: Consumer Protection Act (CQLR c. P-40.1)
Manitoba: Consumer Protection Act (CCSM c. C200)

Government Authorities and Websites

Information is sourced from the following official Canadian government agencies and websites:

Case Law and Legal Precedents

Our content references landmark Canadian court decisions that have shaped consumer protection law, including Richard v. Time Inc., Bank of Montreal v. Marcotte, and Seidel v. TELUS. Key cases are cited with full CanLII links for verification and further research.

Verification: All legal information is verified against official government sources and current legislation. If you find an error or outdated information, please report it to contact@knowmyrights.ca.

Our Methodology

How We Verify Information

Every legal claim on MyConsumerRights.ca is cross-referenced against the official text of the relevant statute or regulation, available through the Justice Laws Website (laws-lois.justice.gc.ca) or the applicable provincial legislation portal. We verify section numbers, thresholds, deadlines, and procedural requirements against the current consolidated version of each statute. Where tribunal decisions are cited, we confirm the citation through CanLII (Canadian Legal Information Institute). We do not rely on secondary sources, legal blogs, or news articles as primary references.

Content Review Process

Content is reviewed whenever relevant legislation is amended or when new tribunal decisions establish important precedents. Federal statutes are monitored for amendments through the Parliament of Canada website and the Canada Gazette. Provincial legislation updates are tracked through the relevant provincial legislative assembly or gazette. When an amendment affects content on MyConsumerRights.ca, the relevant pages are updated to reflect the change.

Editorial Responsibility

MyConsumerRights.ca is operated by 17695977 Canada Corp., a CBCA federal corporation. All content is founded and reviewed by A M Monjur Hassan. A M Monjur Hassan is not a lawyer or paralegal. This platform is an information aggregation service, not a legal advice practice. For questions about our editorial process or to report an error, contact us at contact@myconsumerrights.ca.

Limitations

This platform provides Canadian consumer protection information, not legal advice. While we take care to ensure accuracy, Canadian law is complex and changes over time through legislative amendments, regulatory updates, and new court or tribunal decisions. The information on MyConsumerRights.ca may not reflect the most recent legal developments. General information cannot account for the specific facts of your situation. Before taking legal action, filing a complaint with a regulatory body, or making decisions based on information here, consult a qualified lawyer or licensed paralegal in your jurisdiction.

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