Canadian consumers are regularly taken advantage of by corporations like Bell, Rogers, Air Canada, WestJet, and Ticketmaster, who have been caught using misleading practices, hidden fees, and unfair pricing. The Green Party will protect consumers through stronger oversight, transparent pricing, anti-scalping laws, and increased competition.
Too often, large profitable corporations take advantage of Canadian consumers, prioritizing profits over fairness. For example:
- Telecom giants like Bell and Rogers have repeatedly been fined millions for misleading advertising, hidden fees, and aggressive sales tactics.
- Airlines including Air Canada and WestJet consistently face high complaint volumes for unfair refund practices and poor customer service.
- Ticketmaster has faced scrutiny for facilitating ticket scalping, using unclear pricing, and allowing bots to inflate prices at the expense of genuine fans.
The Green Party will stand up for Canadian consumers by:
- Strengthening regulatory oversight and holding corporations accountable for deceptive practices.
- Increasing transparency in pricing, billing, and sales practices.
- Introducing anti-scalping legislation, ensuring fair ticket access.
- Improving competition rules to lower prices and enhance consumer choice.
It’s time to ensure that fairness, transparency, and accountability come first, protecting consumers from corporate exploitation. The Green Party will put Canadian consumers first.
