personal privacy Archives - Credit Counselling Canada

Strengthening Protections for Ontario Consumers

Mar 15, 2021 | Advocacy, Debt Management

The Government of Ontario is thinking of establishing new protections for users of alternative financial services (AFS). According to the government, AFSs are high-cost financial services outside of traditional financial institutions like banks and credit unions. For...

Privacy Concerns with Consumer Proposals & Bankruptcy

Mar 15, 2020 | Debt Management, Advocacy

When you are burdened with overwhelming debt and looking for help, it can seem like there are too many options to choose from. Do I call a non-profit credit counselling agency? What about a bankruptcy trustee? Should I file a consumer proposal or call my creditors?...