The New Democrats warm BC Residence about Unscrupulous Gas Marketers

The New Democrats warm BC Residence about Unscrupulous Gas Marketers

The New Democrats warm BC residence about unscrupulous gas marketers. MLA John Horgan reports that he has had senior citizens and recent immigrants that have felt pressure to sign contracts.

MLA John Horgan agrees that consumers have not been protected in this process of choice:

“Based on the stories we have been hearing so far, it certainly seems like the Campbell government has not done due diligence to ensure that consumers were protected once the government decided to deregulate natural gas,” said Horgan. “Consumers aren’t being told what their options are.”

MLA John Horgan recommends consumers don't sign anything and educate yourself on the topic:

“I am encouraging all natural gas consumers to avoid signing anything until they know all their options,” said Horgan. “Consumers should know that they do not need to sign a contract with anyone and that if they don’t take any action they will still continue to receive natural gas from Terasen as they always have.”


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June 04, 2007

Horgan Raises Alarm Over Unscrupulous Natural Gas Marketing Ploys

VICTORIA – New Democrat Energy Critic John Horgan is raising the alarm over complaints of unscrupulous marketing techniques being used by natural gas marketers.