TORONTO - An Ontario politician is taking aim at wireless companies with proposed legislation to better protect consumers from confusing cellphone contracts and high fees.
Liberal David Orazietti is introducing a private member's bill in the provincial legislature that would stop what he says are unfair practices by wireless service providers.
If passed, the bill would reduce cancellation fees, make advertising and the costs of using a cellphone more transparent and clarify contracts so that consumers know what they're paying for.
It would also force companies to unlock any phone once it's paid for, or no longer bound by a contract, so that consumers can switch service providers.
Quebec implemented legislation in July that limits cancellation fees and stops companies from automatically renewing contracts.
Private member's bills rarely become law, but the Liberal government has previously backed two of Orazietti's bills -- including a ban on smoking in cars with kids.
