Ontario is making a move to eliminate those unwanted door-to-door salespeople.
Starting Thursday, the province will ban unsolicited door-to-door sales of some household appliances and services.
Ontario's Minister of Government and Consumer Services Tracy MacCharles, says the change is aimed at better protecting consumers from aggressive tactics at the doorstep.
"It's the sales of these kinds of products that we've heard the most complaints about, I think it's about 4,000 complaints in the last year on these types of products," says MacCharles. "Of course, if a consumer initiates the contact then they, of course, can come in the home."
She says two specific groups are often targeted.
"Seniors and new Canadians are often the most vulnerable, but I think all consumers need to be better protected and that's why we're taking this strong action to protect consumers and make sure that people know their rights," MacCharles adds.
Under the new rules, no paperwork can be signed in a customer's home unless the customer has contacted the business ahead of time and invited them in.
Contracts in violation are considered void and the customer can keep the goods or services free of charge.
Ontario is the second province in Canada to restrict door-to-door solicitation and contracts.
— with files from AM800's Patty Handysides