Media Coverage

2005 - Archive

September 19, 2005 - Ottawa, Ontario - The Vancouver Sun

The federal government is expected to table amendments to the Criminal Code this fall that will finally give the provinces sufficient powers to regulate the payday loan industry.

June 10, 2005 - Edmonton, Alberta - The Edmonton Journal

“Tougher rules for overdue loans in code: But 25 per cent of payday lenders don't belong to industry association”

June 8, 2005 - Ottawa, Ontario - The Vancouver Sun

“$280 till payday: The short-term loan industry says it provides a service the (average) Canadian needs, wants and appreciates”