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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T14:11:38Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
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    "name": "Consumers Council of Canada: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/consumers-council-of-canada/",
    "summary": "52 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $4.9M with Consumers Council of Canada, 2006–2025.",
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    "text": [
      "Mobilizing Consumer Protection and Empowerment at the Grocery Store",
      "State of the Canadian Consumer Annual Report",
      "Enhancing Capacity to Access Multiple Revenue Streams",
      "The Consumer Interest and Administrative Authorities",
      "The On-Demand Consumer",
      "Consumer Perspectives on the Effectiveness of Regulatory 'Name and Shame'",
      "Homeowner awareness and willingness to address climate change risk",
      "Research on Consumer Protection, Civil Enforcement & Consumer Advocacy",
      "Home energy labels in Canada: How well do they serve consumers? - The Consumers Council of Canada will identify ways to strengthen the usefulness of energy labels to consumers by looking at the functionality and impact of home energy labels on consumer purchasing decisions.",
      "Options for a sustained institutional role for consumer organizations in internal trade harmonization initiatives",
      "Consumer attitudes and their role in reducing the impact of counterfeit and pirated goods and services - The Consumers Council of Canada will research how consumers perceive their role and the role of businesses and governments in curbing counterfeit and pirated goods. They will also explore consumer attitudes, experiences and understanding of the negative impacts of counterfeiting.",
      "Mandatory Energy Rating and Disclosure for Existing Houses: Opportunities and Risks for Consumers",
      "Unit pricing: Time for a national approach? - The Consumers Council of Canada will analyze consumer attitudes and government views on the value of unit pricing as a factor in promoting consumer interests and awareness. They will also explore adopting unit pricing in Canada and the implications of voluntary systems versus mandatory systems on consumers, as well as the challenges and barriers to adoptio",
      "Incenting Energy Efficient Retrofits: Risks and Opportunities for Consumers",
      "Super complainers: Greater public inclusiveness in government consumer complaint handling - The Consumers Council of Canada will study current government complaint handling systems, gauge receptivity to alternative international systems where consumer awareness and participation is encouraged, and discuss the challenges and barriers to adopting one of these systems in Canada.",
      "Dynamic Pricing - can consumers achieve the benefits they expect?",
      "Will consumers benefit from enhanced product labelling on energy-efficient products?",
      "Strengthening the marketplace through a Consumer Protection Framework for consumer online reviews",
      "Consumer Impact of Emerging Cyber Threats on Mobile Devices",
      "Smartphones: Are they Helping Consumers be Smarter Consumers?",
      "Consumers and Product Insurance Purchase Decisions",
      "Consumer Redress, Chargebacks and Merchant Responses in Distant Transactions",
      "Consumers' Experience with Higher Cost Credit",
      "Stuck in the Middle: Consumers, Transaction Fees and Loyalty Programs",
      "Nanotechnology and its Impact on Consumers",
      "Canadian Consumers Online Reputations - Awareness, Misuse and Repair",
      "Tax-free Savings Accounts - Early Experiences",
      "What Assures Canadian Consumers? Enhancing Credibility and Confidence of Claims Made About Social Responsibility",
      "Expanding our Membership, Volunteers, Communications and Research through Social Media",
      "Consumer Group's Capacity to Assess Potential Consumer Impacts of Policy Proposal",
      "Responding to change and building capacity for quality consumer representation through a new multi-year business plan for Consumers Council of Canada",
      "Sustainable Household Consumption: key considerations and elements for a Canadian strategy",
      "Consumer Experiences with Rent-to-Own",
      "Mapping the Changing Landscape of Wireless Plans",
      "The On-Demand Consumer Update",
      "The Ontario Smart Metering Initiative - What Does it Mean for Ontario's Residential Consumers",
      "Gaps in New Home Warranty Coverage Across Canada",
      "Credit insurance - are consumers being well served?",
      "Renovation Rip-offs: Problems and Solutions",
      "Consumer Experiences in Online Payday Loans"
    ],
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        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
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      {
        "name": "Toronto–St. Paul's",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35090-toronto-st-pauls/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/innovation-science-and-economic-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "University–Rosedale",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35110-university-rosedale/"
      },
      {
        "name": "All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-0XTEW230D7",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Consumers Council of Canada: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/consumers-council-of-canada/"
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