Consumer Services

Although businesses usually try to collect their unpaid bills themselves, if they are unable to do so they may turn your account over to a collection agency. All collection agencies who collect debt from people in Prince Edward Island have to be...

What we can help with The Financial and Consumer Services Division oversees licensing of certain industries and specific types of consumer transactions in Prince Edward Island, including: Investments/Securities Trust and Loan Companies Insurance...

What is a direct seller? A direct seller is a person who goes to your house or calls you for the purpose of selling or offering goods or services for sale. The Direct Sellers Act requires, with some exceptions, that all vendors and salespersons be...

A lottery license is needed to operate a gaming event on Prince Edward Island. What is considered a gaming event? A gaming event is any event where: a participant has to pay to play the winner is determined by chance the prize is greater than the...

What is a payday loan? A payday loan is an advancement of money in exchange for a post-dated cheque, a pre-authorized debit or a future payment of a similar nature. The loan, plus additional fees and interest, is deducted from your account on a...