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ARTICLE · 15 MARCH 2018

Fair Trading Act Becomes The Consumer Protection Act And Other Key Amendments

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Bill 31: A Better Deal for Consumers and Businesses Act passed First Reading on November 29, 2017, in the Alberta Legislature and received Royal Assent very quickly thereafter on December 15, 2017.

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Denise D. Bright
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Bill 31: A Better Deal for Consumers and Businesses Act passed First Reading on November 29, 2017, in the Alberta Legislature and received Royal Assent very quickly thereafter on December 15, 2017. Bill 31 amends the Fair Trading Act and changes its name to the Consumer Protection Act (Act). Certain sections of the Act have already come into force while others await proclamation.

The following key amendments are in force in Alberta:

  • Plain language preamble: The new plain language preamble sets forth certain guiding principles which are likely to be used to assist with future interpretations of the Act.
  • Consumer Bill of Rights: The Minister of Service Alberta has been delegated the obligation to establish and publish a "Consumer Bill of Rights" which will highlight consumer rights and protections under the Act likely in a less legalistic format. The Bill of Rights will not in itself result in any legally enforceable rights, give rise to any proceedings or

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