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Replacement of Life Insurance Contracts Regulation

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The Replacement of Life Insurance Contracts Regulation establishes rules and requirements for situations in which an individual wishes to replace their existing life insurance policy with another,... More ≫

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The Replacement of Life Insurance Contracts Regulation establishes rules and requirements for situations in which an individual wishes to replace their existing life insurance policy with another, providing consumer protection measures.

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Private Vocational Training Regulation

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The Private Vocational Training Regulation made under the Private Vocational Training Act administers the licensing and operations of private vocational institutions, and provides consumer... More ≫

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The Private Vocational Training Regulation made under the Private Vocational Training Act administers the licensing and operations of private vocational institutions, and provides consumer protection to students enrolled in licensed programs.

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Sale of Goods Act

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This act, which contains the basic legal framework that applies unless modified by contract or otherwise to a sale of goods in Alberta. It governs the interactions of buyers, sellers and others.

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Fair Practices Regulation

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The Fair Practices Regulation establishes a number of consumer protection measures dealing with a variety of insurance topics, including provisions relating to dispute resolution procedures,... More ≫

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The Fair Practices Regulation establishes a number of consumer protection measures dealing with a variety of insurance topics, including provisions relating to dispute resolution procedures, prohibited "tied selling" practices, and the disclosure of an insured’s right to choose his or her own service provider.

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Cemeteries Act

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Regulates the disposition of human remains, ensures cemeteries meet requirements of local authorities, and protects consumers who invest in pre-need cemetery supplies and services. Also ensures... More ≫

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Regulates the disposition of human remains, ensures cemeteries meet requirements of local authorities, and protects consumers who invest in pre-need cemetery supplies and services. Also ensures there are perpetual care funds for long-term care of commercial cemeteries.

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Gift Card Regulation

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Establishes restrictions to protect consumers who purchase and use gift cards by ensuring the merchants disclose all restrictions on the use of the card in its packaging. This includes... More ≫

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Establishes restrictions to protect consumers who purchase and use gift cards by ensuring the merchants disclose all restrictions on the use of the card in its packaging. This includes prohibiting the cards from expiring, eliminating gift card fees after to refuse to honour gift cards for purchases that are more or less than the specific amount on the card.

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Private Vocational Training Act

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The Private Vocational Training Act allows private institutions to participate in Alberta's post-secondary system and provides consumer protection to students enrolled in licensed programs. The... More ≫

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The Private Vocational Training Act allows private institutions to participate in Alberta's post-secondary system and provides consumer protection to students enrolled in licensed programs. The Act appoints and sets out the powers of the Director of Private Vocational Training including the power to issue, suspend and cancel a licence for operating a vocational institution or program.

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Financial Innovation Act

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The Financial Innovation Act establishes a regulatory sandbox for financial services and fintech companies. A regulatory sandbox is a "safe space' in which companies can be provided regulatory... More ≫

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The Financial Innovation Act establishes a regulatory sandbox for financial services and fintech companies. A regulatory sandbox is a "safe space' in which companies can be provided regulatory exemptions to test innovative products or services, without immediately meeting all regulatory requirements. Regulatory sandbox participants who have been granted temporary regulatory exemptions still have to meet terms and conditions designed to protect consumers.

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Municipal Gas Systems Core Market Regulation

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This regulation defines the roles and responsibilities of natural gas consumers, municipal governments and natural gas marketers including gas co-operatives within a municipal setting. It... More ≫

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This regulation defines the roles and responsibilities of natural gas consumers, municipal governments and natural gas marketers including gas co-operatives within a municipal setting. It establishes that an urban municipality that has operated a gas system continuously since December 31, 1994, may by bylaw forbid the right of local customers to obtain a gas supply contract from a direct seller, or to have gas delivered by a rural gas co-operative within part of an urban municipality. This protects a secure revenue source for municipal gas utilities.

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