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Most of Canada's trading partners have had digital economy strategies in place for years, using the policies to set goals for connectivity, guide investments in networks and digital infrastructure, as well as establish legal frameworks to provide privacy protection and enhance consumer confidence in electronic commerce.

Bill S - 5 proposes to improve the consumer protection framework by enhancing the supervisory powers of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canadconsumer protection framework by enhancing the supervisory powers of the Financial Consumer Agency of CanadConsumer Agency of Canada, FCAC.

4.66 The objective of the proposed options is to enhance the protections against anti-competitive acquisitions, to limit or prevent potential harm to competition and, consequently, consumer welfare.

At the event, MPs learnt about the NCC's services and initiatives, including the NCC Approved Code Schemes which provide additional consumer protection, the NCC Training Academy that aims to enhance skills of those working in the sector, and the Central Registration & Identification Scheme (CRiS), the national register for UK touring caravans, which provides a service similar to that of the DVLA for vehicles.

«The proposal is intended to enhance protections for consumers and to resolve areas of uncertainty so that card issuers fully understand their compliance obligations,» the Fed said.

A proposed amendment by U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill offering enhanced consumer protection for reverse mortgages failed to make the version of the financial reform bill that passed the Senate last week.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED), along with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Treasury, announced last week that it plans to take steps to improve consumer protections and enhance the student loan borrower expConsumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Treasury, announced last week that it plans to take steps to improve consumer protections and enhance the student loan borrower expconsumer protections and enhance the student loan borrower experience.

«We welcome the proactive steps credit bureaus are taking to enhance the usefulness, predictability and reliability of credit reports,» Nessa Feddis, deputy chief counsel for consumer protection and payments at the American Bankers Association, said in an email to American Banker.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED), along with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Treasury, announced last week that it plans to take steps to improve consumer protections and enhance Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Treasury, announced last week that it plans to take steps to improve consumer protections and enhance consumer protections and enhance the stud

Section 1278.5, coupled with the Supreme Court's holding in Fahlen, undoubtedly assists in promoting that policy for protecting patients and consumers across the state by enhancing protections for healthcare whistleblowers, who now have an immediate civil remedy without the delay of administrative exhaustion.

APIL called for personal injury to be made a «reserved activity» — only open to appropriately qualified legal professionals — in its response to the Legal Services Board consultation, «Enhancing consumer protection», which closed for comments at the beginning of November.

The Prince Edward Island Office of the Superintendent of Securities and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) have announced that IIROC has been granted new legal powers to strengthen its discipline of wrongdoers — important steps in enhancing consumer protection in the province.

The Reports Reveal Best Practices for Customer Satisfaction and Technology Innovations to Enhance Consumer Travel AssistanceA new series of reports released today by Allianz Worldwide Partners USA, a leading global travel insurance provider, outlines best practices for improving customer experience and satisfaction, as well as latest trends in technology and innovation for travel protection.

In a public forum attended by representatives of NAR on August 5, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) heralded e-Closings as a significant step forward to enhance the closing process for both consumers and the mortgage industry.

«Enhancing legal protection for electronic agreements of purchase and sale will allow consumers and Realtors to benefit from technology that makes real estate transactions more efficient, accessible and secure,» says Ron Abraham, OREA president.

The mandatory designated representation model proposed by the government, «will set a North American leading standard for greater transparency, enhanced clarity of the duty and obligations of Realtors and tougher consumer protection,» says OREA.

The Superintendent of Real Estate assessment ensures the office of the Superintendent of Real Estate has the resources necessary to meet its mandate to strengthen governance of the real estate profession and enhance consumer protection.

In today's evolving regulatory environment, your commitment to investigative excellence, fairness, objectivity and consumer protection will contribute to enhancing confidence and high standards of professionalism within the real estate industry.

As part of our goal to become increase efficiency and enhance consumer protection, we are strengthening our approach to regulation and enhancing our services for both licensees and consumers.

The IAG was launched by the Council in February 2016 to make recommendations on ways to enhance consumer protection and strengthen public confidence in the regulation and practices of licensed real estate professionals.

Vancouver, BC — A progress report submitted to the Real Estate Council of BC by its Independent Advisory Group includes strong indications that the group is preparing far - reaching recommendations to enhance protection for real estate consumers in BC.

«By enhancing legal protection for electronic agreements of purchase and sale, both consumers and Realtors can benefit from technology that makes real estate transactions more efficient, accessible and secure.»

The Superintendent of Real Estate has introduced amendments that clarify the disclosure requirements for real estate developers and enhance consumer protection by providing clearer, simpler disclosure for purchasers.

Changes to Disclosure Requirements for Real Estate Developers The Superintendent of Real Estate has introduced amendments that clarify the disclosure requirements for real estate developers and enhance consumer protection by providing clearer, simpler disclosure for purchasers.

The Council created the IAG, chaired by Superintendent of Real Estate Carolyn Rogers, in February 2016, to make recommendations that will enhance consumer protection and strengthen public confidence in the regulation and practices of licensed real estate professionals in BC.

«Real estate professionals in Alberta have always been required to carry errors and omissions insurance with fraud coverage and now that this coverage has been extended to mortgage professionals, consumers will enjoy an enhanced level of protection,» says Robert Telford, chair of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA).

We are passionate about consumer protection and enhancing the professionalism of Alberta's real estate industry.

As part of the Council's goal to become a stronger, more efficient regulator and enhance consumer protection, we are working to effectively manage the increasing number and complexity of complaints and investigations we receive.

Learn more about the Council's ongoing work to implement the recommendations of the Independent Advisory Group and enhance protection for real estate consumers in BC.