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Are European authorities trying to force regime change in Greece? + MORE Jun 30th
It’s not surprising that the European Central Bank has limited its credit to Greece by enough to force the Greek banking system to close
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Federal government seeks to attract foreign talent by making Start-up Visa program permanent Jul 28th
Citing economic benefits, Immigration Ministry moves to enshrine entrepreneurial path to citizenship, streamline project vetting
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November 19 Update: Redeem Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles on Icelandair, new Air Canada routes, bonuses galore! + MORE Nov 19th
Once again lots of news and bonuses to bring your way! News, Tips & TricksAs we mentioned earlier this fall, the partnership between Alaska Airlines and Icelandair returned. It started off with only being able to earn miles on each others flights along with reciprocal elite benefits but now yo.... More »
7 Tips: Beat Rising Back-to-School Costs + MORE Sep 2nd
With the start of a new school year just around the corner, parents across the country are starting to think about back-to-school shopping and making sure their kids are prepared for their first day back. However, as prices all around us keep climbing, many moms and dads may be worrying about what .... More »
Mar 24 Update: IHG PointBreaks now live, Aeroplan Mile Matching Days, Alitalia Business Class sale (Canada-Italy $2498 all in) + MORE Mar 25th
Welcome to another week here on RC! Today sees IHG's PointBreak go live and more! News, Tips & TricksIHG Rewards Club PointBreaks are now live and bookable. Nine Canadian properties are participating this time as well as four high end InterContinental Hotel locations. Book sooner than later (ie.... More »
Government pledges new consumer protection measures
– moneysense.ca
The Harper government’s 2013 Speech from the Throne pledged new measures to defend Canadian consumers.
“Canadian families work hard to make ends meet, and every dollar counts. While companies will look out for their bottom line, our government is looking out for everyday Canadians,” Governor General David Johnston said Wednesday in his prepared remarks.
In particular, the federal government plans to crack down on what it calls “hidden fees” by ending extra fees for paper bills; expanding no-cost basic banking services, working with the provinces and territories to regulate predatory payday lenders and further close the U.S.-Canada price gap.
The speech also promised to make merchant transaction fees on debit and credit cards more transparent for consumers as well as take steps to reduce mobile roaming costs on networks within Canada and require that TV channels be unbundled.
Additional measures aimed directly at the wallets of some Canadian families were also mentioned in Wednesday’s speech including making adoption more affordable and preventing employers and insurance companies from discriminating against Canadians on the basis of genetic testing…
“Canadian families work hard to make ends meet, and every dollar counts. While companies will look out for their bottom line, our government is looking out for everyday Canadians,” Governor General David Johnston said Wednesday in his prepared remarks.
In particular, the federal government plans to crack down on what it calls “hidden fees” by ending extra fees for paper bills; expanding no-cost basic banking services, working with the provinces and territories to regulate predatory payday lenders and further close the U.S.-Canada price gap.
The speech also promised to make merchant transaction fees on debit and credit cards more transparent for consumers as well as take steps to reduce mobile roaming costs on networks within Canada and require that TV channels be unbundled.
Additional measures aimed directly at the wallets of some Canadian families were also mentioned in Wednesday’s speech including making adoption more affordable and preventing employers and insurance companies from discriminating against Canadians on the basis of genetic testing…
Stats about our loyalty to credit cards
– canoe.ca
Credit card loyalty statistics
