Consumer protection agencies sound alarm over Carney government’s ‘catastrophic’ funding cuts

Open this photo in gallery: In an open letter to the federal innovation department, 15 national and provincial consumer protection agencies called the program cancellations 'catastrophic' and 'incomprehensible.' COLE BURSTON/THE GLOBE AND MAIL COMMENTS SHARE SAVE FOR LATER Listen to this article Learn more about audio Log in or create a free account to listen to this article. Consumer protection agencies across Canada are sounding the alarm after the federal government cut funding programs that delivered millions toward safeguarding consumer rights. The department of Innovation, Science and Ec…