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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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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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