Canada: Consumer Law

Santé Canada a obtenu une injonction permanente contre Canlab Research, interdisant la vente de peptides injectables non autorisés au Canada. Cette décision fait suite à des mesures coercitives répétées visant à protéger les consommateurs contre des produits non homologués présentant des risques graves pour la santé.

Canada's whisky and spirits market presents significant opportunities for international producers, but success requires careful navigation of a dual regulatory framework. Federal laws govern production standards, excise duties, and labelling requirements, while each province maintains its own liquor authority controlling distribution, sales, marketing, and pricing within its borders. Understanding these overlapping jurisdictions and tailoring market entry strategies to provincial variations is essential for

An Ontario court has ruled that a builder's failure to deliver the mandatory Residential Condominium Buyers' Guide renders a purchase agreement non-binding, regardless of the purchaser's sophistication or reasons for not closing. The decision reinforces strict compliance requirements under the Condominium Act and clarifies that the 10-day rescission period never begins without proper delivery of all required disclosure documents.

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”).

British Columbia's consumer protection amendments take effect August 1, 2026, introducing significant changes to subscription contracts, direct sales restrictions, and disclosure requirements. Businesses must review their contracts and practices to ensure compliance with new cancellation rights, prohibited terms, and enhanced consumer protections.

Le 12 juin 2026, le projet de loi n° 10, intitulé « Loi protégeant les consommateurs contre les pratiques abusives de revente de billets et de renouvellement d’abonnements en ligne » (la « Loi 10 »), a été sanctionné. Par cette réforme, le législateur québécois resserre l’encadrement applicable à certaines pratiques commerciales, notamment en matière de renouvellement d’abonnements en ligne, de résiliation de contrats à exécution successive et de revente de billets de spectacle.

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.