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This document summarizes key information about cell phone contracts in Ontario, Canada. It outlines typical contract terms, governing laws and regulatory bodies, consumer rights and protections, and remedies for issues. Consumers are often locked into lengthy standard contracts but have rights regarding contract contents and cancellations. They can seek remedies through cancellation, rescission, complaints to agencies or small claims court if providers violate laws or contracts.
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- 1. To view this presentation as a webinar with sound visit CLEONet http://www.cleonet.ca/training CLEONet is a web site of legal information for community workers and advocates who work with low-income and disadvantaged communities in Ontario. www.cleonet.ca
- 2. About our presenter… Margaret Capes, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B., M.Ad.Ed, is Legal Education Coordinator of Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc. She also acts as Review Counsel for Community Legal Services, as an adjunct professor in the clinical law program, and as faculty advisor for Pro Bono Students Canada and the Dispute Resolution Centre, all at the Faculty of Law, University of Western Ontario. She is the former Executive Director of Community Legal Assistance Sarnia.
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