‘You are weakening the voice of consumers’: Advocacy groups reeling after Ottawa’s funding cuts
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‘You are weakening the voice of consumers’: Advocacy groups reeling after Ottawa’s funding cuts
By Anne Drewa Global News
Posted June 12, 2026 12:14 am
3 min read
The federal government has cut major funding to consumer advocacy groups. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa speaks with experts who say the cuts will impact consumer protections for all Canadians. – Jun 11, 2026
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