In his article, Bruno Caron provides an in-depth analysis of the amendments introduced by Bill C-59, passed in June 2024, which significantly strengthen the Competition Act's position on greenwashing. These amendments provide the Competition Bureau with increased powers to deal with false or misleading environmental claims, marking a significant step in regulating corporate environmental responsibility in Canada.
Bruno discusses the stricter requirements that companies must meet when making environmental claims, including the use of internationally recognized methodologies and verifiable data. It highlights the importance of supporting these claims with robust, independently verified evidence to avoid penalties of up to 3% of global turnover for non-compliance.
Read the full article in the January/March 2025 issue of Risk & Compliance (free subscription required): Greenwashing amendments to the Canadian Competition Act.