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Raising the bar: how Bill 29’s next phase redefines warranty standards in Québec

This summer, the Québec government published draft regulatory amendments to implement the new statutory “warranty of good working order."

From purchase to repair: how Bill 29 reshapes consumer rights in Québec

Recent legislative amendments will require more rigorous obligations for merchants and manufacturers in relation to goods requiring maintenance.

Insights into Canada’s development of children’s privacy framework

Privacy, regulatory, legislative and policy developments continue to evolve rapidly.

The trademark four(mula): enforcement and risk mitigation

Without proper enforcement, businesses run the risk of losing the distinctiveness of their trademarks and the scope of protection they afford.

Private right of access for relief from anti-competitive harm now in force in Canada

The new right of access under the Competition Act represents the broadest expansion of private enforcement of Canada’s competition laws in a...

What’s new in Québec’s consumer protection law?

Changes to consumer protection legislation in Québec will have implications for those carrying on business in the province.

Highlights of the new Competition Act and pending changes for foreign investment

We explore what all these and other changes mean for businesses operating in Canada.

Québec seeks to amend Consumer Protection Act and related regulations to increase price and credit transparency

Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.

Québec publishes final regulation modifying the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business

In January 2024, the Québec government proposed extensive amendments to the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and...

Deceptive marketing provisions continue to be enforcement priority

Canada’s deceptive marketing practices regime has been the subject of incremental change since 2022 to strengthen the enforcement stance against...