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Charles Tanguay
OPC spokesperson
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Even though it is aware that several companies have had to spend small fortunes to comply with the sanitary measures, the Office maintains that there should not be any surprise charges added at the last minute.
“We understand that the traders are also affected by the situation […], but the agreed price must remain the same, ”he repeats.
No fees … this year
Several moving companies have decided not to increase pricing for customers this year, knowing that several households are experiencing financial difficulties due to job loss, and are calling on the Canadian Emergency Benefit (CPU) .
“Already, moving is extremely stressful, imagine if you have an additional financial concern. We have not increased our costs, but it is certain that, next year, there will be on the part of many movers an increase to be expected, because we cannot assume this expense ad vitam æternam ”, underlines Pierre-Olivier Cyr, owner of Déménagement Le Clan Panneton.
He claims to have already spent more than $ 100,000, just on protective equipment and vehicle disinfection.
Each year as D-Day approaches, Mr. Cyr says that he receives distress calls from clients who have been cheated either by fake businesses, or by people who improvise themselves as movers.
“It’s good to buy local, but you also have to buy legal. Be sure to do business with companies that pay their taxes, that declare their employees. “, He concludes, adding that those who move can call the OPC for recommendations.
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