1 Setting the Scene – Sources and Overview -
1.1 What are the main substantive ESG-related regulations and who is driving the regulatory agenda in your jurisdiction?
Originally Published in the International Comparative...more
1/14/2025
/ Canada ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sustainability ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
Sustainable Finance
The Competition Bureau has released proposed guidelines for environmental claims following the recent greenwashing amendments to the Competition Act. The draft guidelines outline the Bureau's interpretation and enforcement...more
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
7/26/2024
/ Advertising ,
Canada ,
Competition ,
Competition Act ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Good Faith ,
Greenwashing ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Sustainability
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
7/5/2024
/ Advertising ,
Canada ,
Climate Change ,
Competition Act ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Greenwashing ,
Liability ,
Marketing ,
Sustainability ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices