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Licensing and registering your business

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The Government of Alberta licenses or registers businesses under the Fair Trading Act, Charitable Fund-raising Act, Cemeteries Act and the Cooperatives Act. This publication describes what... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta licenses or registers businesses under the Fair Trading Act, Charitable Fund-raising Act, Cemeteries Act and the Cooperatives Act. This publication describes what businesses require a licence, how to apply for a licence or registration, how to conduct a business licence search and the role of corporate registry services, the registration of a business name, and responsibilities of licensees.

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Director's Order: Stanley Black & Decker Canada Corporation

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Director's Order imposed on the Stanley Black & Decker Canada Corporation to ensure that all written Direct Sales contracts include the terms required by the Consumer Protection Act.

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Director's Order: George Williamson Stewart

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Director's Order imposed on George Williamson Stewart to cease operating as a Direct Seller until the licensing requirements have been met, to ensure that all contracts contain the required... More ≫

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Director's Order imposed on George Williamson Stewart to cease operating as a Direct Seller until the licensing requirements have been met, to ensure that all contracts contain the required components as per section 35 of the Consumer Protection Act, to ensure full refunds are paid to consumers within 15 days of the cancellation of a direct sales contract, and to cease doing or saying anything that might reasonably deceive or mislead a consumer.

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Director's Order: DMD Construction Incorporated / Scott Dallaire

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Director's Order imposed on DMD Construction Incorporated and Scott Dallaire to ensure that all prepaid contracts are in writing and include the terms required by the Prepaid Contracting Business... More ≫

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Director's Order imposed on DMD Construction Incorporated and Scott Dallaire to ensure that all prepaid contracts are in writing and include the terms required by the Prepaid Contracting Business Licensing Regulation and the Consumer Protection Act, and to ensure that section 31(2) of the Consumer Protection Act is complied with and therefore, within 15 days after a direct sales contract is cancelled, all money paid by the consumer is refunded.

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Director's Order: Canadian Choice Windows and Doors (Edmonton) Inc.

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Director's order imposed on Canadian Choice Windows and Doors (Edmonton) Inc. to ensure that all direct sales contracts include the terms required by the Consumer Protection Act.

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Director's Order: Home Services Alberta Corporation

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Director's order imposed on Home Services Alberta Corporation to cease entering into direct sales contracts with consumers until the licensing requirements have been met, to ensure that the direct... More ≫

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Director's order imposed on Home Services Alberta Corporation to cease entering into direct sales contracts with consumers until the licensing requirements have been met, to ensure that the direct sales contracts include the terms required by the Consumer Protection Act, and to cease exerting undue pressure or influence on the consumer to enter into the consumer transaction.

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Director's Order: Ecosmart Home Services Inc.

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Director's order imposed on Ecosmart Home Services Inc. to cease entering into direct sales contracts with consumers until the licensing requirements have been met, to ensure that the direct sales... More ≫

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Director's order imposed on Ecosmart Home Services Inc. to cease entering into direct sales contracts with consumers until the licensing requirements have been met, to ensure that the direct sales contracts include the terms required by the Consumer Protection Act including the cost of credit disclosure, to ensure refunds to consumers are done within 15 days after a direct sales contract is cancelled, and to cease doing or saying anything that might reasonably deceive or mislead a consumer.

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Director's Order: Patrick Duchownik

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Director's order imposed on Patrick Duchownik to ensure that all direct sales contracts include the terms required by the Consumer Protection Act, to cease exerting undue pressure or influence on... More ≫

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Director's order imposed on Patrick Duchownik to ensure that all direct sales contracts include the terms required by the Consumer Protection Act, to cease exerting undue pressure or influence on the consumer to enter into the consumer transaction, to cease taking advantage of the consumer as a result of the consumer's inability to understand the character, nature, language or effect of the consumer transaction or any other matter related to the transaction, to cease doing or saying anything that might reasonably deceive or mislead a consumer, and to cease giving less prominence to the total price of the goods and services than to the amount of an instalment to be paid in respect of goods or services.

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Director's Order: Alberta Clean Water & Home Comfort Inc.

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Director's order imposed on Alberta Clean Water & Home Comfort Inc. to ensure that all prepaid contracts are in writing and include the terms required by the Prepaid Contracting Business... More ≫

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Director's order imposed on Alberta Clean Water & Home Comfort Inc. to ensure that all prepaid contracts are in writing and include the terms required by the Prepaid Contracting Business Licensing Regulation and the Consumer Protection Act, to ensure refunds to consumers are done within 15 days after a direct sales contract is cancelled, and to ensure the Director of Fair Trading is notified in writing within 15 days of a change in directors.

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Director's Order: Jagdeep Chalal & Healthy Home Innovations Ltd.

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Director's order imposed on Jagdeep Chalal and Healthy Home Innovations Ltd. to cease entering into direct sales contracts with residential consumers until the licensing requirements have been... More ≫

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Director's order imposed on Jagdeep Chalal and Healthy Home Innovations Ltd. to cease entering into direct sales contracts with residential consumers until the licensing requirements have been met, to ensure that the direct sales contracts are in writing and include the terms required by the Consumer Protection Act, and to ensure employee identification cards comply with the requirement of the Direct Selling Business Regulation.

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