Tag Archives: Canadian deceptive marketing law

May 16, 2024

New Competition Bureau Drip Pricing Guidance

On May 15, 2024, the Canadian Competition Bureau issued new guidance on drip pricing under the federal Competition Act (see: The Ambush of Hidden Fees). In making the announcement, the Competition Bureau said: “Saving money can be challenging these days. Especially when you are buying … Read the rest of this entry »

November 21, 2020

Hockey Helmet Performance Claims Case Illustrates Competition Act Compliance Requirements

Practical Law Canada Competition (of which I am Lawyer Editor) has published a new Legal Update, which discusses recent enforcement by the Competition Bureau against an ice hockey helmet manufacturer in relation to allegedly unsupported performance claims. The Legal Update includes an overview of the … Read the rest of this entry »

December 5, 2013

No Happy Holidays for Deceptive Telemarketer – Pleads Guilty to Deceptive Telemarketing, Nine Months Imprisonment

Yesterday the Competition Bureau announced that a Quebec telemarketer has pleaded guilty to deceptive telemarketing under the Competition Act and fraud under the Criminal Code and was sentenced to nine months imprisonment. According to the Bureau, this particular telemarketing operation had been promoting “government grants” … Read the rest of this entry »