Category Archives: Sectors – Telemarketing

September 24, 2012

Competition Bureau Posts New Acting Commissioner of Competition: John Pecman

The Competition Bureau has updated its organizational chart with John Pecman (formerly head of the Criminal Matters Branch) as Acting Commissioner of Competition.  From the Bureau: “John Pecman is Acting Commissioner of Competition. The Commissioner is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Competition … Read the rest of this entry »

September 22, 2012

Telemarketing in BC or to BC Residents? The Telemarketer Licensing Regulation May Apply

In speaking to some industry groups recently, I’ve had some questions about provincial licensing requirements for telemarketing (and who the rules apply to and the basic requirements). Most companies engaged in telemarketing (as well as the agencies and lawyers assisting and advising them) will already … Read the rest of this entry »

December 31, 2011

Advertising Update: Canadian Advertising & Marketing Law – A Year in Review

The past year has been a busy and eventful one for Canadian advertising and marketing law.  Recent developments since 2010 span most key areas including the application of the “general misleading advertising” provisions of the Competition Act, the use of disclaimers, social media, e-mail marketing, … Read the rest of this entry »