Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
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Investigation and Enforcement Branch
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Description area
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History
The Investigation and Enforcement Branch was created in the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations in September, 1975, and formed part of the Business Practices Division.
It continued to exist until 1986 when it was merged with the Consumer Advisory Services Branch to form the new Consumer Services Branch.
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Functions, occupations and activities
The Investigation and Enforcement Branch investigated alleged infractions of consumer protection laws in Ontario and enforced consumer legislation of the provincial and federal governments. The branch enforced legislation relating to vehicle sales, home renovations, car repairs, contractors and others. It also ensured that businesses did not discriminate on the basis of race or other protected categories.
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Rules and/or conventions used
RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Sources
Annual Report of the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, 1986 and 1982.
Maintenance notes
Not found in Canadiana Authorities.
Archivist(s):
Steve Billinton