The Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau) recently released the final version of its guidance titled Environmental claims and the Competition Act (Guidelines). The Guidelines follow draft guidance, released in December 2024,...more
7/9/2025
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Competition Act ,
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Environmental Claims ,
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False Advertising ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Greenwashing ,
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New Regulations ,
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Sustainability
In June 2024, amendments to the Canadian Competition Act (Act) garnered significant attention (and criticism) from both business and legal communities in Canada for the introduction of new “greenwashing” provisions. The new...more
2/12/2025
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Canada ,
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Climate Change ,
Competition ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
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Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
False Advertising ,
Greenwashing ,
Sustainability ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Canada’s Competition Bureau (Bureau) hosted a summit in late September, its first in-person event in more than two years. The summit explored the intersection between competition law and environmental and sustainability...more