The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada - Canadian federal government agency working to protect and educate consumers of financial services Canadian Consumer Information - Consumer law, recalls, frauds, consumer awareness. Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada. Consumers' Association of Canada - An independent, non-profit volunteer organization, represents and informs consumers and advocates action on their behalf to improve the quality of life. Better Business Bureau - Helps US and Canadian consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace. Includes guidance, dispute resolution information, and news and alerts. Canadian Toy Testing Council - Non-profit, charitable organization that offers evaluations of toys tested by children in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value. Consumer Health Organization of Canada - A non-profit organization making people aware of the holistic or alternative approaches to health. Includes information on prevention of disease through nutrition, whole foods, dietary supplements, herbs and related resources. Marketplace - CBC's long-running investigative consumer program. Offers a schedule of shows, audience interaction features, past programs, files, warnings and recalls. Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PAIC) - A non-profit organization that provides legal and research services on behalf of consumer interests, and, in particular, vulnerable consumer interests, concerning the provision of important public services. Consumers Council of Canada - An independent, not-for-profit organization federally incorporated to help business and government manage consumer issues, and working to improve the marketplace for consumers. Car Help Canada - Provides consumer tips regarding insurance, buying and leasing new or used vehicles, vehicle maintenance, car buyers may download a workbook. Harris Black Watch - Information for victims of convicted Montreal employment con artist Harris Black, aka Harry Black. Advertising Standards Canada: Ad Complaints Reports - Reports providing case summaries about consumers' complaints about advertising that were received by ASC. Information on filing complaints and how they are handled. Consumer Protection in Canada - Articles and information on how to avoid consumer problems, and where and how to find help with consumer complaints. Canadian Consumer Handbook - Offers information that includes online shopping, contracts, housing and home renovations, identity theft and collection agencies. Created and updated by the Consumer Measures Committee. [English and French]