National > Contracts and Consumer Information:Do lemon laws exist in Canada?No, at least not in the specific way that they do in the United States. In Canada, each province has legislation that is intended to protect consumers when they purchase goods or services. There are laws relating to fair trading and laws relating to defective goods. In particular industries, there may be arbitration schemes that you can use once you have a problem with an item. For example, the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan can help consumers resolve problems with vehicle manufacturers. When you purchase a warranty for a consumer item, it is worthwhile to consider whether the warranty limits your rights under the general law. A search for information about consumer products and consumer services in your area can be conducted on the Canadian Consumer Information Gateway website.
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