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Delta Air Lines scales back changes to its loyalty program after a revolt by customers
Delta Air Lines' modifications to its SkyMiles frequent-flyer program underscore the critical role such reward programs play in consumers' choices and loyalty. The initial overhaul, which pivoted towards favouring monetary spending over flights taken or miles flown,...
What’s the best credit card for you? Advice from an expert
The volume and value of cash transactions have significantly decreased over the years, according to the Bank of Canada. Instead, many Canadians prefer to pay for everyday purchases with credit cards, allowing them to earn cashback rewards and take advantage of other...
Growing number of Canadians rely on credit cards to pay for essentials
Seven in 10 Canadians (70 per cent) said they have used credit to pay for essentials items, including groceries and utilities, within the past 12 months, the data showed. Alternatively, one in three survey respondents (33 per cent) said they have redeemed credit card...
Travel rewards help cut costs on summer vacations amid rising prices
Canadians are changing their travel plans this summer due to rising costs of flights and hotels, according to a new Leger poll. The poll found one third of Canadians have changed or cancelled their vacation plans because of costs. Of those people, 43 per cent are...
Government of Canada announces lower interchange fees for small businesses.
Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland announced a reduction to interchange fees for small businesses as part of new voluntary agreements between Visa and Mastercard and the federal government. Qualifying small businesses will see their...
Your reward points may be at risk once again.
As inflation and unaffordability remain at high rates, Canadian consumers need all the help they can get to make sure they can make ends meet or afford the things they want to do. Reward points are vital to so many of them. Unfortunately, there are those who would do away with them for their own gain.
Big change as Sobeys, Safeway switch away from Air Miles reward points
Changes in the reward points landscape. Empire Company Ltd., the parent company of store chains like Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland, and others recently announced that it is ending its partnership with the Air Miles rewards program and switching to the Scene+ program...
Tired of rising gas prices? Reward points can provide relief
Make the most of reward points this summer. Summer is in full swing, and that means driving and road trip season! However, we all know that gas prices are on the rise and affordability is hitting new lows across the country. But don’t let that get you down. Reward...
Government of Canada announces program for using reward points to help Ukrainian families fleeing war
Reward points can do so much for so many. The Government of Canada recently announced a new program that will enable Canadians to use their reward points to help Ukrainian families affected by the war to move to Canada. The new Ukraine2Canada travel fund will be open...
Post-Election Update
Our mission to protect your points continues With the federal election over and a new government about to take power in Ottawa, we thought we should update you on our campaign to protect points and rewards. The Liberal party is expected to form a minority...
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Every day, millions of Canadians use reward-based credit cards to make purchases from basic necessities to fun and novelty items, collecting reward points while doing so. The CCRC fights to protect Canadians’ hard-earned points and rewards, and their ability to keep collecting and using them against any encroachment by government or other groups. We have been able to do so thanks to the support of everyday Canadians across the country. Join us to help us keep up our fight.