This move is aimed at
enhancing consumer protection by improving transparency between the brokerage and buyer by clearly outlining expectations at the time they agree to work together.
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.
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 legislation (the Strengthening Protection for Ontario Consumers Act, 2017), if passed, would help strengthen consumer confidence in Ontario's new home warranty program, promote properly built residential construction, and
further enhance consumer protection.
The changes to the structure and delivery of the program are intended to address the need for aspiring real estate professionals to be more practice - ready upon entry into the industry and in
turn enhance consumer protection.
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 new rules address several of the recommendations of the Independent Advisory Group on Real Estate Regulation in B.C. and aim to
enhance consumer protection through a number of mandatory changes to licensee conduct and practices.
In an effort to
enhance consumer protection and give residents tools to protect themselves against scammers, Senator Janet Nguyen and District Attorney Tony Rackauckas hosted a Consumer Protection Workshop titled «Protect Yourself Against Fraud.»
Ontario will
enhance consumer protection by giving the OEB increased regulatory authority over unit sub-meter providers.
While we are still very far away from seeing Mr. Edison's statement come to fruition, the provincial government has introduced legislation that purports to
enhance consumer protection and energy conservation through a new regulatory framework that, in part, governs electricity retailers and condominium corporations.
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.
These strategies were designed to help curb volatility and
enhance consumer protections.
As a membership organization, we are proud to be doing our part in advancing the professional status of real estate practitioners in Canada and
enhancing consumer protection.
The CREB (Calgary Real Estate Board) is supporting the Alberta government in tabling the Condominium Property Amendment Act and bringing over 50 amendments for
enhanced consumer protection and stronger governance within the condominium industry.
The guidelines were an example of regulatory communication that
enhances consumer protection, while improving the industry and helping RECA achieve its mandate.
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.
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.
The IAG, chaired by Superintendent of Real Estate Carolyn Rogers, was launched by the Council in February 2016 in order to make recommendations on ways to
enhance consumer protection and strengthen public confidence in the regulation and practices of licensed real estate professionals.
As part of our commitment to
enhance consumer protection, we are strengthening our approach to regulation and enhancing our services for both licensees and consumers.
«I want to thank the many stakeholders and organizational partners who provided input on how to
enhance consumer protection.
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.
This report details 28 far - reaching recommendations to
enhance consumer protection, all of which the Council fully supports.
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.
regulatory approaches that will
enhance consumer protection and increase consumer confidence
We look forward to receiving the final recommendations from that group in late June and to implementing further new measures to
enhance consumer protection.
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.