Consumer Education

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Introduction

Save time and money! We've gathered together the tools you need to understand your consumer rights and buy the best products.

In the Library [2]

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Here are a few of our consumer titles

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Browse our newest books and movies on these topics

Buying Guides

Consumer Rights

Consumer Education [10]
Consumer Protection [11]

Databases [12]

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Consumer Reports [13]

Consumer Reports magazine is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services. Access the full-text of the magazine online.

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Product Reviews

CNET [15]
Use this site to find reviews on all things electronic.

TestFreaks [16]
Collects product information and reviews from over 60 countries and several thousand sources to give you the best possible advice.

Consumer Search [17]
Reviews on just about everything.

Product Safety and Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection (ServiceOntario) [18]
Helps Ontario consumers ask the right questions before making important decisions, like joining a gym, renting a water heater and more.

Ministry of Consumer Services [19]
Consumer rights and protection information for residents of Ontario.

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada [20]
An independent body established by the federal government that works to protect and inform Canadian consumers of financial products and services.

Health Canada - Consumer Product Safety [21]
Consumer product safety information, including advisories, warning and recalls.

Better Business Bureau [22]
Evaluating businesses against industry standards. Check out a business reputation, find a Better Business Bureau accredited business, file a complaint.

Local Connections [23]

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BBB Better Business Bureau of Mid-Western & Central Ontario [24]
Email: info [at] mwco [dot] bbb [dot] org
Phone: 519.579.3080 Fax: 519.570.0072
354 Charles Street, East, Kitchener ON N2G 4L5

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Consumer Reports Channel Videos [26]
Hundreds of freely available video reports of testing done by Consumer Reports magazine, including helpful buying guides. Enter the name of your product in the search box. See the sample guide below about buying a smartphone.