1979 CAC carries out "Prices-On Campaign." Major consumer-led effort to retain price stickers when UPC codes first introduced
1980s Information service, a CAC cornerstone. Almost 80% of requests come from non-members beginning in 1980
1983 Grassroots activity counts! CAC intervention saves BC Tel customers nearly $20M
1984 CAC effort leads to establishment of Vehicle Identification Centre for Canada (VICC)
 1985 CAC work leads to Energuide labels for large household appliances
1986 CAC scores major victory! CRTC listens to CAC, rolling back Bell Canada’s rates by $440M, including $206M consumer refund |
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1982 Testing labs expand. CAC instrumental in application of more stringent safety tests for electric kettles
1983 A victory! Deposit insurance coverage raised from $20,000 to $60,000
1984 Securing CAC’s future! Plans for a foundation, CACF, are announced
1985 CAC coalition loses battle on amendments to Canada’s drug patent legislation, but achieves establishment of Drug Prices Review Board
1985/86 Another battleground for RIP. CAC takes on Canada Post’s too-frequent rate increases & poor service
 1986 One of CAC’s most important contributions to Canada’s economy! After a lonely 16-year campaign for fair competitive marketplace laws, Competition Act passes |
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