Alberta
Applicable Legislation: Consumer Protection Act (CPA) + Fair Trading Act
Auto-Renewal Requirements
Businesses must disclose automatic renewal terms in the contract. Alberta law requires that renewal terms be clear and conspicuous. Consumers must be informed of how to prevent renewal.
Cancellation Rights
Alberta provides cooling-off rights for internet and direct sales agreements. If a business fails to provide required disclosures, the cancellation period may be extended up to 1 year.
Cooling-Off Period
10-day cooling-off period for internet agreements and direct sales contracts. The period begins when you receive a copy of the agreement. No cancellation fee can be charged during this period.