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 On October 27, 2023, Quebec repealed their rules regarding contests and sweepstakes that are open […]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 […]
Reminder: New Canadian requirements for food and beverage product advertising that may be directed to children
Ad Standards Canada (“Ad Standards”) has indicated that, later in 2023, it will begin administering and enforcing the Code for the Responsible Advertising of Food and Beverage Products to Children (the “Code”), which requires advertisers to use caution when advertising […]
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 […]
Consultations on regulatory proposal for disclosure of fragrance allergens on cosmetic labels: Open until April 22, 2023
Health Canada recently announced proposed changes to the Cosmetic Regulations (Canada) in connection with the disclosure of fragrance-based allergens on product labels. It has launched a consultation on this topic, inviting interested parties to provide comments on the proposed changes. The […]
ELD enforcement will begin in Québec on April 30, 2023 for motor carriers
Electronic logging devices (“ELDs”) are devices installed into commercial motor vehicles that use a computer-based software to monitor the activities of the vehicle’s driver to ensure compliance with hours of service legislation. The use of ELDs has been required for […]
