Posted At : November 4, 2009 2:05 PM (MST)

I believe strongly that one of the best ways to protect consumers is ensuring that they know and understand their rights. Service Alberta investigates and enforces a number of consumer protection laws, but knowledge can be a very powerful tool against businesses that try to mislead or take advantage of people.

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Front plates not on the table

Posted At : October 30, 2009 4:28 PM (MST)

There has been some discussion today about whether the Government of Alberta should bring back front licence plates for vehicles. This week, the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police recommended that the government bring them back.

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At your service  

Posted At : June 24, 2009 1:08 PM (MDT)  

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Strathcona County Mayor Cathy Olesen and Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Jim Sheasgreen to launch BizPaL, a joint federal-provincial-municipal program, in their communities.  

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Thoughts on payday loans

Posted At :  May 22, 2009 2:42 PM (MDT)

No doubt you have noticed the rapid growth of the payday loan industry in Alberta. I've seen the amount of payday lenders in my neighbourhood explode in recent years – there are three just steps away from my Edmonton constituency office.

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