{August 11, 2010} VICTORIA, BC - Consumer Protection BC has extended our deadline for industry members and consumers who are intrested in serving on our industry advisory groups. The new deadline for submissions is August 18, 2010.

“We receive excellent feedback from our advisory groups, especially with respect to industry issues,” says Tom Aquiline, Director of Industry Relations. “Each advisory group also includes consumers to reflect the consumer point of view and gain a broader perspective of consumer issues”.

Our Board of Directors established several industry advisory groups to identify consumer and industry related issues, provide feedback, bring forward potential solutions, and consider other related issues.  We currently have advisory groups for the travel, telemarketing, debt collection and funeral services industries.

Make a difference; submit your name to become a member of one of our industry advisory groups. Consumer Protection BC is now accepting expressions of interest and will be making appointments in the near future.

Please click the following links for more information:

• Confirm your interest as a consumer representative for any of our advisory groups
• Confirm your interest as an industry representative for the debt collection industry advisory group
• Confirm your interest as an industry representative for the cremation, interment and funeral services advisory group
• Confirm your interest as an industry representative for the telemarketing industry advisory group
• Confirm your interest as an industry representative for the travel industry advisory group
• Find out more about our advisory groups
• Find out more about Consumer Protection BC

Anyone interested in serving on one of the industry advisory groups should provide written confirmation of your interest together with your resume and description of qualifications by August 18, 2010.

Consumer Protection BC is a not-for-profit corporation that was created to strengthen consumer protection in BC and enforce consumer protection laws. We balance the interests of all parties to promote a marketplace that is fair for both BC consumers and businesses. We license and inspect specific industries, respond to inquiries through our inquiry centre, investigate alleged violations of consumer protection laws, and educate consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities under the law.  

For more information about our organization, please visit our corporate website at www.consumerprotectionbc.ca.