Alberta investigation finds Quebec lenders used illegal interest rates, harassment to target consumers
18-08-2026 20:05 via cbc.ca

Alberta investigation finds Quebec lenders used illegal interest rates, harassment to target consumers

A provincial investigation has found several Quebec-based companies, marketing themselves as legitimate payday lenders, allegedly used illegal interest rates and harassment to target borrowers in Alberta.
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