Consumer Protection
Overview
Consumer Affairs assists Nunavut communities and members of the general public with concerns they encounter in the area of consumer services, and provides support to municipal governments with the licensing of lotteries, and business licencing.
Consumer Affairs gives advice and support to municipalities and residents to receive and resolve consumer complaints or concerns in a manner that best represents the consumer.
Consumer Affairs handles the licensing of:
- Businesses (when not issued by a municipal government, or for Nunavut-wide businesses)
- Real Estate Agencies
- Collections Agencies
- Direct Sellers
- Vendors
- Pawnbrokers and Second-hand Dealers
Please see below for licensing forms, or contact our Consumer Affairs division for more information:
Consumer Protection Forms
Consumer Complaint Process Information Sheet
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Consumer Rights - Know the Facts - Identity TheftFor more information on consumer protection, please refer to the link below.
Payday Loans
Payday LoansOther Consumer Information
Consumer Protection - What Does It Mean To You BBB's Top Five Resolutions for a Fraud-Free 2019 Canadian Consumer Handbook Give Wisely Through Online Fundraising Campaigns Protect Yourself against Phone Fraud Better Business Bureau Travel TipsConsumer Affairs
If you have any questions related to lottery licencing, training and complaints process, please contact @email or @email for Consumer Affairs, consumer protection and awareness across Nunavut.
Department of Community and Government Services
PO Box 440, 3090 6th Street
Baker Lake, Nunavut
X0C 0A0
Telephone: (866) 223-8139 (toll free)
Fax: (867) 793-3321
E-mail: @email