New Signage Laws Coming into Force in Quebec
On November 3, 2016, the Quebec government declared the coming into force of changes to signage laws under the Charter of the French Language and its Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business that had been announced last spring....
Amendments to Canada’s Advertising Self-Regulatory Guidelines Impacts Endorsements and Testimonials
Advertising Standards Canada (“ASC”), the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body, has made changes to The Canadian Code of Advertising Standards (“Code”). Effective as of October 3, 2016, these significant amendments include new guidelines that require the disclosure of any material connection...
Amendments to The Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, Including Guidelines Regarding Disclosures in Testimonials and Endorsements, Now In Effect
Advertising Standards Canada (“ASC”) has made significant changes to The Canadian Code of Advertising Standards (“Code”). Effective as of October 3, 2016, amendments include new guidelines requiring disclosure of any material connection between an endorser and the supplier in online...
Coming Soon: Personal Care Products Regulation Overhaul
Health Canada has released its Consultation Paper on the Regulation of Self-Care Products, the first step in a long anticipated regulatory overhaul of this category. The proposed framework, if adopted, will mean a sweeping overhaul of how cosmetics and personal...
