Canada: Consumer Law

You planned the perfect contest. Great prize, strong engagement, your audience is excited. You hit “post,” and then months later, you get a letter from the Competition Bureau.

The federal government has published proposed regulations (the "Proposed Regulations") under the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act (the "UFPBA"), establishing a new French-language regime for federally regulated private businesses. The Proposed Regulations address consumer-facing rights, internal workplace obligations, and governance requirements for federally regulated private businesses operating in Quebec and in regions with a strong Francophone presence.

The past year has continued to be an active one for class proceedings in Canada. More than 250 actions have been filed in courts across the country since the beginning of 2025.

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...

AGM Managing Partner Michael Binetti appeared on CTV’s Your Morning with host Anne-Marie Mediwake on Monday, March 23, 2026 to discuss Ontario’s proposed ban...

The key factor that distinguishes agentic AI from other iterations of artificial intelligence is that it is a system that can accomplish a specific goal autonomously – i.e., understanding, planning...

Le 24 février 2026, McCarthy Tétrault a organisé son 16e Sommet annuel sur le secteur du commerce de détail et des biens de consommation.