Switching without avoidable disruption
Energy switching is province-specific. Some households have retail choice; others have limited options. Do not assume one national rule applies.
Switching checklist
- Confirm whether switching is available in your province
- Confirm provider licensing or official status
- Compare full bill impact, not just supply rate
- Check fixed vs variable pricing
- Review contract length and cancellation fees
- Ask what bill parts will not change
- Keep copies of all terms
- Avoid rushed door-to-door or phone decisions
Watch for these traps
Promotional pricing
Compare the regular price after the offer ends, not only the first bill.
Final bills
Prorated charges, equipment, device balances, or contract fees can appear after switching.
Service gaps
Switching too quickly can interrupt work, school, payments, streaming, phone numbers, email, or websites.