Canada: Canada to Develop Guidance on New Greenwashing Provisions

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CA2024-0032
On July 22, 2024, Canada’s Competition Bureau launched consultations to inform the development of industry guidance for new greenwashing provisions under the Competition Act. The new provisions are meant to tackle unsubstantiated environmental claims through marketing and advertising, including claims on product labels. Public comments are accepted until September 27, 2024.

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