Canada: Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

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Ontario Proposes Narrowing Of Life & Health MGA Licensing Framework
The Ontario Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) has released a consultation proposing significant amendments to the province’s licensing framework for Life and Health Managing General Agents (“L&H MGAs”). The consultation represents the latest stage in a regulatory initiative that began in 2024, when the Ontario government amended the Insurance Act (Ontario) (the “Act”) to establish a dedicated licensing regime for L&H MGAs in response to consumer protection concerns identified within the life and health insurance distribution channel.
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Bill 10: What You Need To Know About The New Rules Applicable To Online Subscriptions And Ticket Resale In Québec
On June 12, 2026, Bill 10, titled the “Act to protect consumers against abusive practices related to ticket resale and online subscription renewals” (“Bill 10”), received assent. Through this reform, the Québec legislature has tightened the framework applicable to certain commercial practices, particularly with respect to online subscriptions, termination of contracts involving sequential performance, and ticket resale. Bill 10 amends, among other things, the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) and the Regulation respecting the application of the Consumer Protection Act (the “Regulation”).
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