Catherine Dennis Brooks and Jaclyne Reive contribute to Advertising Law: A Global Legal Perspective
Catherine Dennis Brooks and Jaclyne Reive, Co-Leaders of the firm’s Marketing, Advertising and Product Compliance Group, contribute to the 3rd edition of Advertising Law: A Global Legal Perspective. Their chapter covers the legislative and regulatory framework for advertising in Canada, […]
Canada’s new modern slavery regime: A summary for the transportation and logistics industry
Modern slavery is increasingly becoming a concern for Canadian businesses with complex supply chains. The International Labour Organization reported that approximately 49.6 million people were in modern slavery in 2021.[1] Australia, the United Kingdom and the State of California are […]
Deadline extension: Supply Chain Regulatory Review consultation
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat launched the Supply Chain Regulatory Review consultation through the Let’s Talk Federal Regulations engagement platform on November 7, 2023. This consultation is part of the third round of the government’s Targeted Regulatory Reviews. The […]
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 1
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. It was hosted by Miller Thomson’s Transport and Logistics […]
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 On October 27, 2023, Quebec repealed their rules regarding contests and sweepstakes that are open […]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 […]
ECCC Consultation on Food Contact Plastic Packaging Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements
On August 1, 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada (“ECCC”) published a consultation document to gather views on a proposed requirement for certain retail parties in the food supply chain to develop and implement a pollution prevention plan pursuant to […]
“Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” claims
“Made in Canada” or “Product of Canada” claims (“Canadian origin claims”) can be a useful marketing tool for companies to differentiate their product and appeal to those consumers who desire to buy Canadian products where possible. Although these claims are […]
Proposed policy on food advertisements directed to children in Canada
Editor’s note: since the date of this article being published, Health Canada has extended the deadline to provide feedback to the Proposed Policy to June 19, 2023. Health Canada has released a policy update which indicates that it intends to […]
