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| Consumers behaviour can affect the quality of life for individuals and groups in Canada. |
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| The Canadian governments cannot ban products. Banning products goes against the right of consumers as stated in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms |
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| Governments can encourage consumers spending by giving tax breaks. |
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| The more people buy, the better it is for the economy and the environment. |
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| Advertisers may use false advertising and misleading information about products or services as a way of influencing consumers. |
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| Boycotts are relatively new way of taking action against issues of concern. |
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| The prosperity of people affects how much they spend as consumers. |
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| Laws in Canada and U.S. state that producers must include as list of ingredients on the food and cosmetic products they produce. |
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| Canada has legislation limiting the amount of toxins that industries can release into the atmosphere, but the U.S. does not. |
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| Consumerism does not play an important role in a mixed economy. |
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