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The CRTC Wants to Hear More Complaints Print E-mail

Consumer Protection BC would like to advise consumers that the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is asking the public to contact them with complaints about telemarketing companies who are not following Canada's unsolicited telecommunications rules.

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New Web Portal Launched for Telemarketing Industry Print E-mail

{August 2011} VICTORIA BC – Consumer Protection BC is very pleased to announce the launch of www.telemarketingrightsbc.ca, which link to our new telemarketing industry portal. This new website portal, which co-exists with our larger Consumer Protection BC website, provides timely and relevant information for both consumers and licensed telemarketers. You can now find all of our information in one location!

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Charities and Telemarketing Print E-mail

{May 13, 2011} Consumer Protection BC licenses and regulates certain telemarketers in the province, including companies calling on behalf of charities if they are taking payment over the phone.   Find out more about the rules they must follow by reading the telemarketing regulation in BC. You can also search our website for licensed telemarketers.

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