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Tendances actuelles – Octobre : Action collective en matière d'indications de prix partiel, responsabilité du fait des produits, tarifs douaniers américains, et plus encore

Le bulletin Tendances actuelles de McCarthy Tétrault présente chaque mois les dernières tendances du marché pour vous tenir informé(e) des développements pouvant avoir une incidence sur vos activités.

Canada International

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

October Timely Topics: Drip Pricing Class Action Implications, Key Product Liability Cases, The Latest In U.S. Tariffs, And More

In a significant development for consumer protection and pricing practices, the Federal Court has certified the first class action under Canada's drip pricing provisions in Deane v. Canada Post...

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Québec's Warranty Of Availability: Are Companies Ready For October 5?

On September 5, 2025, the Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) published a guidance (Guidance) on the warranty of availability of replacement parts...

Canada Commercial

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Product Liability Update: Q2 2025

The Product Liability and Mass Torts Group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP is pleased to bring you our analysis of recent decisions for businesses manufacturing or selling products in Canada...

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Limitation Periods For Product Liability Claims - Statute Of Limitations vs. Statute Of Repose

Canada Litigation

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Scott Venturo Rudakoff LLP

Affaires importantes en responsabilité du fait des produits : Mise à jour du T2 2025

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Health Canada's Product Safety Pledge: A Model Product Safety Framework For Consumer Products And Cosmetics

Canada Healthcare

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Canadian Product Stewardship And EPR: 2025 Summer Update

Canada Environment

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Gowling WLG

Ontario Court Bars Product Liability Suit Under Ultimate Limitation Period

Canada Consumer

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Ontario Court Of Appeal Addresses The Duty To Warn And Declines To Certify Claims For Pure Economic Loss In A Product Liability Class Action

Canada Litigation

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Recent Canadian Product Liability Case Law Highlights

Canada Consumer

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

No Harm, No Foul, No Class: Ontario Court Of Appeal Denies Certification In Pure Economic Loss Case

Canada Litigation

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Torys LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-07 Le Bulletin D'actualités Législatives

Canada Government

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Consumer Rights And Protection Across Canada's Supply Chain Operations

Canada Consumer

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Ontario Court Of Appeal Upholds Certification Of Class Proceeding On Behalf Of Cryptocurrency Traders: Confirms That The Novelty And Inherent Risk Of Such Financial Instruments Necessitates Adequate & Timely Disclosure

Canada Technology

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DMG Advocates

Amendments To The Competition Act Only One Step Towards A Truly Competitive Economy

Canada Anti-trust

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Fasken

AI And Copyright - Who Owns AI-generated Content? (Podcast)

Canada Technology

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Fasken

U.S. Releases New Process For Expanding Auto Parts Tariffs: What Canadian Stakeholders Need To Know

Canada International

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

End Of The [Rail]Road: CN Plans To Discontinue Former BC Rail Line

Canada Transport

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McMillan LLP

Key Product Liability Cases: Q4 2024 Update

The Product Liability and Mass Torts Group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP is pleased to bring you our analysis of recent decisions for businesses manufacturing...

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Principales décisions en responsabilité du fait des produits : mise à jour du T4 de 2024

Le groupe Responsabilité du fait des produits et réclamations en responsabilité délictuelle de masse de McCarthy Tétrault S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l., est heureux de vous présenter son...

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Is It A Lemon?: The Limits Of Legal Blameworthiness For Product Manufacturers

Some of those products that we relied upon may have caused external damage to other property. But is the manufacturer always liable for a defect in its product? The short answer is it depends.

Canada Consumer

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Pallett Valo LLP

Product Liability: Who Has The Burden Of Proof, Again?

The Court of Appeal recently released its decision in AIG Insurance Company of Canada v. Volvo Group Canada Inc., 2024 QCCA 1733, which relates to the presumption of liability that can apply against professional sellers...

Canada Consumer

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WeirFoulds LLP

Recours en nuisance publique : un risque croissant pour les entreprises canadiennes

Canada Litigation

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Public Nuisance Claims: An Increasing Risk To Canadian Businesses

Canada Litigation

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Consumer Protection Class Actions: The Rise Of The ESG Claim

Canada Litigation

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Torys LLP

Pushing Boundaries: Public Nuisance Claims In Class Actions And Mass Tort Litigation

Canada Litigation

TL

Torys LLP

Product Liability: Tipping The Scales Against Industry

Canada Consumer

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

What You Need To Know About The Scope Of Statutory Warranties Of Quality And A Seller's Duty To Inform In Quebec

Canada Commercial

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Fasken

British Columbia Court Of Appeal Interprets Policy Definition In Favour Of Insured

Canada Insurance

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Theall Group LLP

Key Product Liability Cases: Q3 2024 Update

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Health Canada Flags Lithium-Ion Batteries And More As Key Hazards In New Prohibitions List

Canada Consumer

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McMillan LLP

Affaires importantes en responsabilité du fait des produits : mise à jour du T3 2024

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

British Columbia Court Of Appeal Interprets Policy Definition In Favour Of Insured

In Honeywell International Inc. v XL Insurance Company Ltd.[1], the British Columbia Court of Appeal ( "BCCA") overturned an application judge's decision.

Canada Insurance

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Theall Group LLP

Key Product Liability Cases: Q3 2024 Update

The Product Liability and Mass Torts Group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP is pleased to bring you our analysis of recent decisions for businesses manufacturing or selling products...

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Health Canada Flags Lithium-Ion Batteries And More As Key Hazards In New Prohibitions List

Health Canada monitors hazards and risks posed by consumer products. Health Canada has recently added lithium-ion batteries (including products containing lithium-ion batteries), water beads...

Canada Consumer

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McMillan LLP

Affaires importantes en responsabilité du fait des produits : mise à jour du T3 2024

Le groupe de Responsabilité du fait des produits et réclamations en responsabilité délictuelle de masse de McCarthy Tétrault est heureux de vous présenter son analyse des décisions récentes visant les

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

B.C. Supreme Court Denies Certification Of Contested Common Issues In Mentor Breast Implant Litigation

Canada Healthcare

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Bennett Jones LLP

Guide To Doing Business In Canada: Dispute Resolution & Litigation

While it is similar to the American regime, the Canadian approach to dispute resolution is informed by the unique nature of the Canadian court system and legislative landscape.

Canada Litigation

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Gowling WLG

Unpacking Product Liability In The Wake Of Ontario's Listeria Scare

Before Ontario's listeria outbreak became national news, the last thing that I thought about when buying milk was, "is this safe?".

Canada Consumer

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McLeish Orlando LLP

Bill 72: New Contractual Requirements And Credit Provisions

On September 12, 2024, the Quebec Minister of Justice introduced Bill 72, An Act to protect consumers against abusive commercial practices and to offer better transparency with respect to prices and credit...

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Who Is Responsible When AI Causes Harm? AI And Product Liability

AI is increasingly being incorporated into a wide variety of products, including chatbots, medical devices, autonomous vehicles and household appliances. In many cases, AI makes these products more efficient, effective...

Canada Technology

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Torys LLP

Recent Product Liability Decision Provides Insight Into Circumstantial Evidence, Inferences, And Expert Evidence

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Miller Thomson LLP

Product Liability Comparative Guide

Canada Consumer

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MLT Aikins LLP

Long Overdue Updates To Canada's Feed Regulations Now In Effect

Canada Healthcare

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Bennett Jones LLP

Canadian Product Stewardship And EPR: 2024 Summer Update

Canada Environment

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Gowling WLG

Affaires importantes en responsabilité civile des produits : mise à jour du T2 2024

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Key Product Liability Cases: Q2 2024 Update

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Into The Flood: ONSC Rules On The Duty To Warn In Remote Scenarios And The Need For Reliable Evidence In Product Liability Claims

Canada Consumer

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Cassels

Spotlight On Québec Law: New Warranty And Repair Obligations For Consumer Goods (Video)

Canada Consumer

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Torys LLP

A Motor Vehicle "Incident" Or "Accident"? LAT Rules In Favour Of HSH LLP Client

Canada Consumer

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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Pelton V. Maytag: Ontario Court Clarifies The Duty To Warn Of Remote Risks And Frailties Of Delayed Testing In Product Liability Claims

Canada Consumer

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Torys LLP

New OTLA President Brings A Diverse Outlook

Canada Litigation

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Lerners LLP

Collecting Evidence In A Product Liability Case

Canada Consumer

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Lerners LLP

Ontario (Might Get The) Right To Repair – An Overview Of Bill 187 The Right To Repair Consumer Electronic Products, Household Appliances, Wheelchairs, Motor Vehicles And Farming Heavy Equipment Act, 2024

Canada Consumer

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McMillan LLP

On The Right Path: New E-Bike Regulations In British Columbia

Canada Consumer

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Fasken

Key Product Liability Cases: Q1 2024 Update

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Internet Of Things Laws In Canada, The U.S., U.K. And EU (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Take 2 Video – Class Actions: The Rise Of Coordinated Claims (Video)

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Covid-19: Advertising & Regulatory Issues (Video)

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Gowling WLG

A Must See Video: Medical Alert – Hernia Mesh Recalls And Lawsuit In Canada (Video)

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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act - The New Reality - Video

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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