Canada: Consumer Law

Ontario's 2026 auto insurance reforms converted most accident benefits from mandatory to optional coverage, creating significant gaps in protection for pedestrians, cyclists, and unlisted drivers. Understanding these changes and taking proactive steps before your policy renewal could mean the difference between comprehensive coverage and devastating financial exposure after an accident.

Starting April 1st, 2026, Ontario homebuyers must register their pre-construction home purchases with Tarion within 45 days to secure maximum deposit protection coverage. What happens if you miss this deadline, and how much of your deposit could be at risk if your builder fails to complete the transaction?

Advertising to children in Canada requires navigating a complex web of federal and provincial regulations, industry codes, and privacy laws that vary by medium and jurisdiction. Quebec's Consumer Protection Act imposes particularly strict prohibitions on commercial advertising directed at children under 13, with significant penalties for non-compliance. Understanding these layered requirements is essential for brands launching child-facing campaigns, from back-to-school promotions to food marketing and digi

La popularité croissante des produits de soins personnels durables et conformes à une philosophie de beauté saine s’accompagne d’une hausse des risques liés à la publicité trompeuse et à l’écoblanchiment.

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal in a Quebec greenwashing class action against major retailers over "recyclable" bag labels. The case challenges whether products made of theoretically recyclable material can be marketed as recyclable when Quebec recycling facilities don't accept them, with implications for environmental marketing claims across Canada.

As the demand for "clean beauty" and sustainable personal care products continues to grow, so too does the risk of deceptive advertising and greenwashing claims.

On June 15, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA), as the successor to the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) previously proposed under Bill C-27.

An Act to protect consumers against abusive practices in ticket resale and online subscription renewal (Bill 10) was adopted on June 12, 2026.

Ontario's Bill 97 has fundamentally altered the ticket resale landscape by capping secondary market prices at original purchase cost plus fees, specifically impacting FIFA World Cup 2026 games at Toronto's BMO Field.