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Canada Increases Enforcement Focus on Greenwashing

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As of June 2024, Canada added certain provisions to its Competition Act that explicitly target the practice of greenwashing. In particular, according to the Canadian Competition Bureau, these amendments: (1) “requir[e] that...more

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It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green: New Greenwashing Guidance & Public Consultation

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The new greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act are attracting significant attention from Canadian businesses, especially for those focused on proactively discussing their efforts regarding emissions and the...more

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In the Green Zone: Navigating the Competition Act’s New Greenwashing Provisions

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The new prohibition against greenwashing under the Competition Act took effect on June 20, 2024, while private actions for deceptive marketing practices will take effect next year. This prohibition merely codifies existing...more

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La vague croissante des actions collectives en environnement au Canada

Les actions collectives en environnement sont devenues courantes pour réclamer un dédommagement devant les tribunaux en réparation d’un préjudice de nature environnementale. Cette tendance, d’ailleurs, s’accélère, notamment...more

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ESG Guidepost | Issue 15

Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters....more

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The Rising Tide of Environmental Class Actions in Canada

Environmental class actions have become common for addressing environmental damages and seeking compensation through the courts. This trend is growing, particularly with respect to climate change and chemicals in products,...more

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CSA Update Guidance on ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) have released a revised version of their previous guidance on investment fund disclosure relating to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters (the “Notice”). The...more

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Budget 2024 Provides Additional Details for the Clean Electricity ITC and Adds Another ITC for Electric

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In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada continued their drive to implement government incentives aimed at decarbonizing the economy through providing further clarification and design details for the Clean Electricity...more

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Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

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Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new...more

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CSSB Releases Proposed Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards

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On March 13, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (“CSSB”) released proposed Canadian sustainability disclosure standards (the “CSSB Standards”) that are modelled after the sustainability disclosure standards...more

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Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Announces Proposed Sustainability Disclosure Standards

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On March 13, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) released exposure drafts of its first two proposed Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (Proposed Standards). The Proposed Standards are based on...more

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Impacts of Canada and Australia Collaboration on Critical Minerals

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Despite challenging capital markets for mining companies, the PDAC conference saw relative enthusiasm and optimism amongst its attendees. One area of particular focus for governments remains efforts to encourage investment in...more

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A Guide to Navigating the Complexities of GenAI in Investment

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In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) presents both opportunities and challenges for investors, founders and companies alike. With GenAI generating...more

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SEC Approves Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements

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On March 6, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new rules requiring public companies to disclose extensive climate-related information in their registration statements and periodic reports. The SEC has...more

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US Securities and Exchange Commission Releases Long-Anticipated Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

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On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its widely anticipated climate-related disclosure rules (the Final Rules). The Final Rules require registrants to disclose certain climate-related...more

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What's Next For Agribusiness in Alberta

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The Bennett Jones Agribusiness group attended the Calgary Chamber Alberta Next Series on Agribusiness, eager to hear from industry leaders and policy makers on the latest trends in Alberta’s constantly evolving agriculture...more

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Seven Myths About the US Law Banning Imports Made With Forced Labor | Insights

Key Points - - In light of the vigorous enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, boards in their oversight role should ensure that their companies conduct heightened diligence on their supply chains, including...more

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Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2024 Canada

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1 Setting the Scene – Sources and Overview - 1.1 What are the main substantive ESG-related regulations? There are a variety of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”)-related regulations applicable to federally...more

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A New Era for Canadian Competition Law: Landmark Proposed Changes to the Competition Act Announced

The government announced significant additional amendments to Canada’s Competition Act in late November 2023, building on those already under consideration by Parliament in Bill C-56 and others enacted in 2022. More...more

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[Event] 30th Annual Advertising and Marketing Law - January 17th - 18th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Hosted by Canadian Institute, the 30th Annual Advertising & Marketing Law conference returns for another exciting year where the top minds convene to network and engage in thought-provoking discussions shaping the law, policy...more

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ESG and its Impact On Real Estate

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Environmental. All sectors of the Canadian economy are adopting increasingly sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices to help the transition to a net-zero economy. In particular, as the Government of Canada stated...more

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[Event] Advanced Summit on Food Law & Regulation - October 4th - 5th, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Hosted by Canadian Institute, the Inaugural Advanced Summit on Food Law & Regulation Canada takes place on October 4-5, 2023, at the Mississauga Convention Center in Mississauga, Ontario....more

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ISSB Issues Inaugural Standards for ESG-Related Disclosure

On June 26, 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued the following two inaugural standards for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related disclosure. The ISSB was formed by the...more

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Stay ADvised: Brand Protection & Advertising Law News - June 2023 - 3

The National Advertising Division (NAD) referred the website Smarter-Reviews.com (Smarter Reviews) to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on suspicion of publishing advertising disguised as editorial content because it lacks...more

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Booming Venture Capital Investment in Generative AI: Considerations for Investors and Companies

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Generative AI is taking the venture capital world by storm. Despite the slump in overall VC funding, investor interest in AI is intensifying. PitchBook notes that "in the world of startup valuations, there's generative...more

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