Category Archives: Advertising Law

Conferences: Not-For-Profit Seminar: Marketing Online Successfully – Canadian Marketing Association

The Canadian Marketing Association will be holding a one-day seminar on January 24, 2012 on non-for-profit marketing: “Marketing Online Successfully”. From the Canadian Marketing Association: “If you’re a not-for-profit marketer who’s looking for a quick way to become more comfortable with and proficient at Internet … Read the rest of this entry »

Privacy Law Update: Commissioner Issues New Online Behavioural Advertising (Tracking) Guidelines

On December 6, 2011, the federal Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart issued new online tracking guidelines for advertisers which, among other things, restrict the tracking of children and tracking technologies people can’t opt out of (i.e., turn off). In making the announcement, which were part of … Read the rest of this entry »

Competition Law Update: Commissioner Addresses Current Enforcement Priorities in Two Wide-ranging Talks in Vancouver

The Commissioner of Competition, Melanie Aitken, addressed current enforcement priorities in two engaging and wide-ranging talks in Vancouver this evening: a keynote speech at a reception hosted by the University of British Columbia, National Centre for Business Law at the Four Seasons and a Vancouver … Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian Advertising Law Quotes

“Moving then to talk about our Fair Business work.  Misleading representations continue to be an area of concern for the Bureau, as consumers need accurate information in order to make informed choices.  It’s very simple – don’t mislead the public by hiding charges or conditions … Read the rest of this entry »

Conferences: Advertising and Marketing Law Conference – Toronto, Ontario – January 25-26 2012

The Canadian Institute will be holding an Advertising and Marketing Law Conference on Wednesday, January 25-26, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. From the Canadian Institute: “We have obtained the highest quality speakers to present you with cutting edge analysis and practical guidance … Read the rest of this entry »

New Publications: CBA – Canadian Competition Law Review

The National Competition Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association has published the most recent issue of the Canadian Competition Law Review (2011 – Vol. 24 No. 1) (formerly the Canadian Competition Record) (see: Canadian Competition Law Review – 2011 – Vol. 24 No. 1). … Read the rest of this entry »

New Publications: The Competition Law Guide for Trade Associations in Canada

We are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication by Carswell this fall of The Competition Law Guide for Trade Associations in Canada jointly authored by Steve Szentesi and Mark Katz. The Guide, the first book of its kind in Canada, will be a practical and … Read the rest of this entry »