People Holding Garage Sales May Be Liable -- Health Canada

**Nada.Leona** · 05-24-2010, 02:41 PM

CBC News - Nova Scotia - Garage sale warning irks sellers

Sounds foolish to me.

**frugal is fun** · 05-24-2010, 02:53 PM

I can understand the principle behind it however its not realistic.

**mek42** · 05-24-2010, 02:54 PM

You sure that's in Canada and not the states? Sure sounds like here to me.

**Paws** · 05-24-2010, 03:03 PM

Good Grief...That's kinda...well...

out there...just my opinion...

**nancycg56** · 05-24-2010, 03:15 PM

I'm almost certain that we have that here in the US, too. Or at least they tried to.

**leighcat** · 05-24-2010, 05:38 PM

Now that's just silly.

**McD** · 05-24-2010, 08:51 PM

I agree with the gentleman who said if you go and buy stuff, it's your responsibility to check it. Generally speaking, I think people are becoming to complacent and to willing to just let the government decide what is best for them. That's kind of a scary thought.

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**udwe** · 05-24-2010, 09:05 PM

Your due date is my FIL's birthday.

**daughter of pearl** · 05-24-2010, 09:08 PM

Caveat emptor!

When did it become *legal* to shirk all personal responsibility?

And as a Canadian, can I just say that Health Canada can...(note: the rest of this statement will not be delivered since it may harm some readers, and the writer would not want to be held legally responsible!)

Without prejudice,

Daughter of Pearl (aka Janet)

**monkeywrangler71** · 05-24-2010, 09:20 PM

It has always been illegal to sell recalled and dangerous goods at yard sales. Sellers are responsible for ensuring that everything they sell meets current safety standards. Based on the reaction of the people in the article, it would appear that a large percentage of the population is not aware of their legal responsibilities. Sounds like Health Canada is just trying to educate the public on the existing laws, this isn't something new.