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Evolving consumer protection laws will affect suppliers

Consumer protection reforms in Québec, Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick will require suppliers to update online sales practices in 2026.

Saskatchewan franchise legislation coming into force June 30, 2026

Franchisors should prepare their franchise disclosure documents to ensure a smooth transition.

Incoming consumer protection changes: British Columbia introduces significant amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act

Suppliers with consumers in B.C. should begin preparing to ensure regulatory compliance.

Saskatchewan publishes regulations to The Franchise Disclosure Act

Saskatchewan has published the regulations to The Franchise Disclosure Act.

Incoming consumer protection changes: Ontario regulations begin taking shape

Progress is being made in updating Ontario’s consumer protection legislation.

Law Commission of Ontario calls for further modernization of province’s Consumer Protection Act

The Law Commission of Ontario has released 32 recommendations for reforms, amendments and regulations aimed at the digital marketplace.

A Paramount dismissal — ONCA dismisses appeal of Premium Host Inc. v. Paramount Franchise Group, 2023 ONSC 1507

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released its much anticipated decision on a dispute about disclosure practices in Paramount Franchise Group’s grant...

Coming soon: navigating new consumer protection laws in Canada

Elizabeth Sale (Financial Services Regulatory), Dominic Mochrie (Retail and Consumer Products), Christine Jackson (Retail and Consumer...

Incoming changes to consumer protection legislation in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador

Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have introduced new legislation to overhaul their respective consumer protection regimes. This...

Incoming changes to consumer protection laws: implications for financial service providers

Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have introduced new legislation to overhaul their respective consumer protection regimes,...