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Wynne Says Private Cannabis Sales Are Reckless: Consumers Disagree

CONTACT: David Clement North American Affairs Manager Consumer Choice Center david@consumerchoicecenter.org Wynne Says Private Cannabis Sales Are Reckless: Consumers Disagree Toronto, ON – Today, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne stated that having legal cannabis sold anywhere other than government stores would be “reckless”. Wynne was responding to PC Leader Doug Ford’s suggestion that legal cannabis be privately sold. Wynne […]

Experts weigh in on wine ban

SHERWOOD PARK NEWS: However, the economic impacts of a trade war could prove nasty for both provinces, according to David Clement, the Toronto-based manager of North American affairs for the Consumer Choice Center, despite the overwhelming support of the pipeline to Alberta’s workers and consumers.

Sour grapes: Alberta to stop importing B.C. wine over Kinder Morgan feud

NATIONAL OBSERVER: Likewise, the Toronto-based Consumer Choice Center condemned what it characterized as a “trade war” between the two provinces. North American affairs manager David Clement said in a press statement that Canadian consumers should not be “political pawns” in “disputes that have nothing to do with them.”

Alberta’s boycott of B.C. wine will hurt consumers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: David Clement North American Affairs Manager Consumer Choice Center david@consumerchoicecenter.org   Alberta’s boycott of B.C. wine will hurt consumers TORONTO, ON – The debate over the Trans Mountain pipeline came to a head on Tuesday, as Albertan Premier Rachel Notley announced the province will boycott wine from British Columbia as a […]

Ontario’s Terrible Approach To Legal Cannabis Evident In Revenue Forecast

CONTACT: David Clement North American Affairs Manager Consumer Choice Center David@consumerchoicecenter.org 29. January 2018 Ontario’s Terrible Approach To Legal Cannabis Evident In Revenue Forecast TORONTO, ON – Last week, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Charles Sousa stated that the province does not expect to have net revenue from legal cannabis sales. Minister Sousa explained that set up costs will […]

Are beer taxes becoming ridiculous?

BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER: Is Ottawa’s beer tax going too far? David Clement from the Consumer Choice Center explains why tying this federal excise tax to inflation is a bad deal.

Consumer group pans P.E.I. pot plans, says four retail outlets, three suppliers not enough

P.E.I. GUARDIAN: A consumer advocacy group says P.E.I. has not planned enough recreational marijuana sales outlets to deter people away from buying the product illegally.

It’s time to legalize paid plasma donations in Ontario

OUR WINDSOR: In order to meet supply, Canada ends up importing close to 70 per cent of the plasma from the United States, where they have paid plasma donor plans. Thus, Canadian officials end up acquiring plasma from paid donors abroad while prohibiting it here at home

It’s time to legalize paid plasma donations in Ontario

TORONTO STAR: In order to meet supply, Canada ends up importing close to 70 per cent of the plasma from the United States, where they have paid plasma donor plans. Thus, Canadian officials end up acquiring plasma from paid donors abroad while prohibiting it here at home.

Net neutrality repeal in U.S. might embolden Canadian telecoms to follow suit, says CIRA CEO

IT WORLD CANADA: Others, however, disagree, suggesting the rollback of net neutrality in the U.S is a positive for both consumers and innovators. That includes the Consumer Choice Center.

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