Advertisement

Articles by Pat Foran
- Consumers question oversized boxes used for shipping tiny items
- Food delivery driver’s insurance claim initially denied when SUV stolen from driveway
- Markham, Ont. convenience store was selling cannabis edibles to underage teens, police allege
- Ontario woman still waiting for appliances she ordered in June amid supply shortage
- Top 10 list of best vehicles for 2021 has been released by Consumer Reports
- More drivers choosing pay-as-you-drive insurance in Ontario
- Use of payday loans surges amid COVID-19 pandemic, new survey finds
- Couple out $20,000 as Toronto wedding venue appears to have shut its doors
- Apartment rental scams on the rise during pandemic, Toronto police say
- Ontario woman scammed out of $2,200 after trying to buy kitten online
Pat Foran
ContactPat Foran is an award-winning videojournalist with CTV News Toronto and the host of the station’s popular feature segment “Consumer Alert”.
In this role, Foran has helped consumers recover millions of dollars, exposed scams, warned about unsafe products, and passed on countless money saving tips to the public. The thousands of phone calls, e-mails, and letters he receives prove there is an intense public interest in solid, trustworthy consumer information.
Prior to his role as CTV Toronto’s consumer advocate, Foran worked as a reporter for three different CTV affiliates, beginning in 1986. He covered many high profile stories, including the Paul Bernardo trial, and interviewed such notable figures as Sarah Ferguson, Wayne Gretzky, and John Candy. He’s been recognized with an Atlantic Journalism Award and Peel Police Award.
Off the air, Foran is an advocate for financial literacy, and was asked to serve on the Federal Government’s Financial Literacy Task Force from 2009-2011. Foran is also the author of four national bestselling books on consumer and financial issues. His latest, The Smart, Savvy Young Consumer, is designed to help young Canadians spend and save wisely.
Foran enjoys playing several sports such as hockey, golf, and tennis. He is also a proud father of three daughters.
Foran speaks English and graduated from Fanshawe College with a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism.
Follow him on Twitter: @PatForanCTVNews