Are you interested in winning some amazing prizes? Consumer Protection BC has embraced Facebook’s new timeline layout by launching a “Back Thru the Timeline” contest on our Facebook page.  Read on to find out more and for a chance to win some great prizes!

Now that Halloween is behind us, there is no denying it, we have entered into the holiday season.  This can be a challenging time for consumers as we tend to overspend.  November is also Financial Literacy Month. Many Canadians still struggle with debt and a recent national Ipsos Reid survey revealed that six in 10 Canadians say they need help with their financial management skills.  I have to admit that I always tend to overspend during the holiday season so I thought it might be helpful to share these tips and ideas on ways to help stay on budget and save a little money this year.

Now that you have met the “faces behind the words” of our social media team (check out this blog if you have no clue what I’m talking about), I thought it would be nice for you to meet our Inquiry Unit staff and find out a little more about what we do.

Are you curious who you are connecting with most often when you reach us through Facebook, Twitter, or our blog?

Written by Scott McBride, President and CEO of Consumer Protection BC

It’s hard to believe that half of 2011 is almost over.  Nonetheless, it is June and the Leadership Team at Consumer Protection BC is turning its attention to 2012.  As an organization, we have been working on achieving the goals, objectives, and strategies of our 2011-2013 Business Plan over the past six months.   With the support of our Board of Directors, we’ve decided that now is a good time to review Consumer Protection BC’s current Vision, Mission, and Values to ensure they assist us on our journey and help to clarify our destination.