- Canadian Industry Statistics
Canadian Industry Statistics presents and analyses industry data on a number of economic indicators using the latest annual data sources from Statistics Canada.
More for Consumers
This page offers links to a variety of services and information of interest to consumers.
Economy
Home and Community
- Land Registration Information
54 Land Registry Offices throughout Ontario which register, store and manage documents such as deeds, mortgages and plans of survey. Registration of real property is done under either the Land Titles Act or the Registry Act. All registered and deposited records are available to the public (for a fee) to search title or obtain information about the ownership of real property.
The Policy and Regulatory Services Branch of ServiceOntario is responsible for setting policy, procedures and standards for the registration of documents and plans in the land registration system. - National Do Not Call List
As a consumer, you have a choice whether to receive telemarketing calls. Register your telephone number on the National DNCL to stop receiving calls from telemarketers.
Law and Safety
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Ontario has an important law. It’s called the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. It’s the first of its kind in Canada. People with disabilities should have the same kind of opportunities as everyone else. They should be able to do the things that most of us take for granted — going to work or school, shopping, taking in a movie or eating out.
Money and Taxes
- Harmonized sales tax (HST)
On July 1, 2010, Ontario implemented a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) that applies to most purchases and transactions. The 13 per cent HST replaces the federal goods and services tax (GST) and the provincial sales tax (PST). - Identity Theft Kits
General information emphasizing the need for effective personal information policies and practices. - Financial Services Commission of Ontario
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) protects the public interest and enhances public confidence in regulated sectors by providing regulatory services that protect financial services consumers and pension plan beneficiaries. - Consumer Protection
The Consumer Protection Branch is here to help you understand Ontario’s consumer protection legislation, direct you to the right information and mediate written complaints between consumers and businesses. - Consumer Identity Theft Information
Identity (ID) theft is serious. It occurs when someone steals your personal information to commit a crime. While you can't entirely control whether you will become a victim there are ways to minimize the risk. - Equifax Canada Inc. - consumer and commercial credit information services
Equifax empowers businesses and consumers with information they can trust. A global leader in information solutions, we leverage one of the largest sources of consumer and commercial data, along with advanced analytics and proprietary technology, to create customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers. - How the new privacy legislation affects your business
Since January 1, 2004, businesses have been subject to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada offers the following useful information to help businesses learn how they can comply with the Act.
