Debt Collection in Canada: What Debt Collection Agencies Can and Can’t Do – MoneySense

Debt collection agencies are obliged to follow certain rules about how they make contact and what information they can request; However, many Canadians are unsure where the line is drawn between legal collection practices and harassment. Knowing these rules and what rights you have can turn a stressful situation into something you can handle with […]

Calls for credit counseling are increasing as Canadians struggle with rising costs – MoneySense

The number of calls to credit counseling agencies has increased by 40% Nationally, requests for help with debt management are increasing, but the provincial breakdown is even more telling: Ontario: 59.1% British Columbia: 58.1% Manitoba: 33.9% New Brunswick: 25.2% Alberta: 18.8% Residents of Toronto and Vancouver probably won’t be surprised: the cost of living in […]