Canada: Consumer Protection

Appealing Briefs is a podcast series hosted by McCarthy Tétrault partner Adam Goldenberg that delivers concise updates on significant decisions from Canadian appellate courts. Each episode features interviews with leading lawyers and business advisors who break down complex legal rulings and explain their practical implications for businesses, industries, and legal practitioners across Canada.

On April 24, 2026, Health Canada announced that sports electrolyte products will transition from the natural health product (NHP) framework to the supplemented food regulatory framework...

All non-exempt telecommunications service providers (TSPs) and broadcasters registered with the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) must comply with the upcoming June 1, 2026...

Ad Standards Advisory has issued new guidance to help Canadian advertisers navigate environmental claims and avoid greenwashing.

Environmental claims remain an area of active scrutiny in Canada, with regulators and law makers continuing to refine how these claims should be supported and presented.

Last week, the Canadian Securities Administrators staff (CSA) issued their biennial report covering the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years identifying topics of CSA focus in their review of continuous...

An Ontario court has held that Ontario’s more restrictive certification regime may require narrowing class members’ damages claims.

A proposed Canadian class action has been commenced alleging that certain endoscope devices may expose patients to serious and potentially life-threatening infections.

A 2026 decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reinforces a fundamental principle of Canadian product liability law...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now confirmed the details of its long‑anticipated redress scheme for motor finance commission arrangements. The announcement provides clarity on who may be entitled to compensation...

In 2025, the British Columbia Legislature amended the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA) to prohibit mandatory arbitration clauses in certain contracts...

In one of the most important cases of the year, the Supreme Court heard the appeal in Hopcraft, Johnson & Wrench earlier this month.