New guidelines on Québec privacy policies
Québec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the privacy sector (the “Private Sector Act”) underwent significant amendments which came into force on September 22, 2023, impacting all businesses that collect, hold, use or communicate personal information throughout the […]
Québec’s Charter of the French language: publication of a draft regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business
On June 6, 2022, we published an article on Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec (“Bill 96”), which received assent on June 1, 2022. Bill 96 amends the Charter of the French language […]
Practical steps to help your business prepare for Canada’s new privacy legislation: Quebec’s law 25 and proposed federal Bill C-27
Canadian privacy laws are changing – here are some practical steps to help businesses adapt to Quebec’s Law 25 and proposed federal Bill C-27. On April 24, 2023, Bill C-27, also known as the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022[1], passed its second reading at the […]
Transport & Logistics latest legal trends and insights series: Part 2
On November 14, 2023, Miller Thomson’s National Transportation & Logistics Group hosted an in-person educational seminar in Toronto, discussing the latest legal trends and insights surrounding the transportation and logistics industry. The event was hosted by Miller Thomson’s Transportation & […]
Quebec is ready to play: Quebec puts an end to contest laws
It is not uncommon to see a contest or sweepstakes open to Canadian residents that excludes Quebec residents from participating. However, this may start changing. On October 27, 2023, Quebec repealed their rules regarding contests and sweepstakes that are open […]
Advertising & Marketing 2023 – Canada
Chambers Global Practice Guides: Advertising & Marketing
Jaclyne Reive, Catherine Dennis Brooks, Alexandre Ajami and Alissa Ricioppo author the chapter covering Canadian law and practice, and trends and developments in the 2023 edition of Chambers Global Practice Guide for Advertising & Marketing. Covering 26 jurisdictions, the Guide […]
Bill 96 amending the Charter of the French Language: Key implications for trademark owners
On May 24, 2022, the National Assembly of Québec adopted Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec (“Bill 96”), which received assent on June 1, 2022. Bill 96 amends the Charter of the French […]
2022 Year in Review – legal updates in Canadian marketing, advertising and product compliance
2022 proved to be an interesting year in the advertising, marketing and product compliance space in Canada. From changes to labelling requirements for foods and natural health products, amendments to Canada’s Competition Act to address drip pricing, an increased focus […]
Québec privacy law: Certain provisions of the Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information take effect September 22, 2022
In our blog published October 12, 2021, we reported that Québec’s Bill 64, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, had received assent. As we wrote at the time, a majority of the changes […]
Major overhaul of Québec’s French language law
On May 24, 2022, the National Assembly of Québec adopted Bill 96, called “An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec“. Bill 96 received assent on June 1, 2022. Bill 96 amends the Charter of the French […]
