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Greenwashing Canada Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices

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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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Standing Committee Proposes More (Tough) Changes to the Competition Act: Insights on Drip Pricing, Sale Discounts, Greenwashing,...

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Bill C-59 was presented to the House of Commons on May 6 with significant amendments from the Standing Committee on Finance. These changes further strengthen the deceptive marketing provisions of the Competition Act with...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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Marketing & advertising tips, traps and trends for 2023

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This article highlights key tips, traps and trends for advertisers for the coming year. Though Canadian law is referenced, the concepts have global relevance.  The term “dark patterns” was first coined over a decade ago but...more

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