COVID-19 – All about the measures put in place for consumers
A summary updated regularly on the Union des consommateurs website
Our group, the Union des consommateurs has posted an information page on its website which provides an update on the various programs and measures put in place by governments and various companies to support consumers who are experiencing financial difficulties. made the COVID-19 pandemic. This information page aims to help consumers quickly identify the measures that are available to them, based on their profile (employee, self-employed, head of household, student) and to indicate to them, if possible, the procedures to follow. to access it.
https://uniondesconsommateurs.ca/covid/
Organize your finances with a quarantined portfolio!
A Facebook post to share
We would also like to draw your attention to a very useful Facebook publication by our colleagues from ACEF Montérégie-est. It is an excellent portrait of the advice to be followed and the measures put in place or announced by governments and several lenders and companies that affect consumers. ACEF Montérégie-Est will update regularly. To read and especially to share widely. https://www.facebook.com/notes/acef-mont%C3%A9r%C3%A9gie-est/vivre-dune-paie-%C3%A0-lautre-avec-un-portefeuille-en-quarantaine/2839107156167062/
Free COVID-19 Legal Assistance Clinic
The Ministry of Justice set up the COVID-19 Legal Assistance Clinic, the result of collaboration with the Barreau du Québec. It is a free legal advice hotline for citizens with questions related to the impact of the current pandemic on their rights and obligations. The ministry has mobilized 200 lawyers who are ready to answer citizens’ questions.
To join the COVID-19 Legal Aid Clinic:
• 1 866 699-9729 (toll free) Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(note that this line is for legal advice only. For general information on coronavirus, use the government information line for this purpose at 1 877 644-4545)
Beware of energy efficiency pubs
ACEF Estrie posted a warning on Facebook regarding energy efficiency advertisements. Under the guise of good advice and attractive offers (free inspection, competition, rebate in $ …), these are itinerant merchant strategies to obtain an appointment at home. We invite you to widely share our publication pinned to the top of our Facebook page: : facebook.com/acefestrie