The Dufresne Group Inc. settles with the Competition Bureau over deceptive marketing practices
On September 26, 2023, The Dufresne Group Inc. (TDG) and its affiliated companies, recognized for their prominent retail brands, Dufresne Furniture and Appliances, and select Ashley HomeStores, entered into a consent agreement with the Competition Bureau of Canada. The conclusion […]
Proposed changes to the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act: Carbon capture, utilization and storage
We previously produced a Practical Primer on Carbon Capture for Business and we continue to actively monitor developments in the regulatory environment relating to carbon capture use and sequestration. In that light, we note the following proposed changes to the […]
Recent consultation on potential amendments to the cannabis regulations
Health Canada recently sought public feedback on potential amendments to the Cannabis Regulations (the “CR”), which were proposed to reduce current regulatory burdens while still addressing public health and safety risks. Noting that the legal cannabis industry has matured since […]
New regulations for supplemented foods
In 2022, Health Canada introduced the Supplemented Foods Regulations to help better safeguard consumer health and safety while also providing a clear regulatory framework for supplemented foods. The requirements for supplemented foods, including compositional and labelling requirements, are outlined in […]
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 […]
