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Amendments to <i>Competition Act</i> Increase Consequences for Greenwashing

Amendments to <i>Competition Act</i> Increase Consequences for Greenwashing, on June 20, 2024, when Bill C-59, making amendments to the Competition Act, R.S.C., 1985, c, Competition Bureau has for several years taken environmental claims seriously. The Act already prohibits, in the marketplace. Extending Private Access to the Competition Tribunal to Pursue Greenwashing Prior, of the Competition Tribunal to bring an application related to restrictive trade practices under Part VIII, litigation, pertaining to greenwashing claims. In 2023, the Commissioner of Competition confirmed, PublicationDate-2024-07-02 Amendments to Competition Act Increase Consequences for Greenwashing Energy Class, boolMainSiteFeatured-True boolShowMcBurneyLogo-False PublicationDate-2024-07-02 Amendments to Competition Act, , 2024, when Bill C-59, making amendments to the Competition Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-34 (the “Act”), passed the third reading of the Senate and received royal assent. Canada’s Competition Bureau, in the marketplace. Extending Private Access to the Competition Tribunal to Pursue Greenwashing Prior

Canadian Startups Top 43North Startup Competition

Canadian Startups Top 43North Startup Competition, Canadian startups continue to make strides in the international startup market. Recently, three Ontario-based companies - CleanSlate and Qoints (Toronto) and Plum.io (Waterloo) - finished in the top 11 finalists category out of more than 11,000 international applicants in the 43North startup competition. 43North is a New York state-funded competition which is designed to reward startups, to the 43North competition in the future

Applications for Social Enterprise Pitch Competition Now Underway

Applications for Social Enterprise Pitch Competition Now Underway, Applications are now open for this year’s Social Enterprise Zone (“SEZ”) and Social Enterprise Pitch Competition. The Ontario Government, through the Ontario Centres of Excellence (“OCE”), will once, the live Social Enterprise Pitch Competition for the $20,000 prize in business development funding, and the Social Enterprise Pitch Competition is March 9, 2018, at noon. Entrepreneurs interested in entering the Pitch Competition are required to submit a brief outline of the social issue

Upcoming Pitch Competition Recognizes Top Startup Ventures

Upcoming Pitch Competition Recognizes Top Startup Ventures, On January 16, the top three startups from the 2019 LaunchYU Accelerator program will present their final pitches in competition for our annual StartupSource Market Entry Award. Aird & Berlis is proud to present this award for the third year in a row and showcase our commitment to the ongoing support of entrepreneurs and innovative startup ventures. The StartupSource Market Entry Award is available to top entrepreneurs emerging from York University’s LaunchYU AccelerateUP program, which you

2018 Sci Innovation Competition Builds Global Profile for Local Startups

2018 Sci Innovation Competition Builds Global Profile for Local Startups, Innovation Competition. The competition, which will take place on March 24, 2018, is the Toronto Division of the Second China Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition, a global competition, are encouraged to submit their technology, product or idea to the competition in a variety of categories, : the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Anti-cancer Technologies. The competition, which allows participates to compete in nine geographic competition divisions, is offering prizes totalling

Canadian Startup Talent on Display at 2018 Sci Innovation Competition

Canadian Startup Talent on Display at 2018 Sci Innovation Competition, The submission period has closed for the Global 2018 Sci Innovation Competition, setting a new, in overall submissions to the competition, with a total number of 1,460 global projects and 208, Innovation Competition is a collaboration between local governments across the globe. The Toronto, Discovery District. The Sci Innovation Competition is an opportunity for Toronto’s tech community, . As previously written on this blog, the competition is offering prizes totalling C$2.09 million

The Competition Bureau Concludes (for now!) That the Rogers-NHL Agreement is Not Anti-Competitive

The Competition Bureau Concludes (for now!) That the Rogers-NHL Agreement is Not Anti-Competitive, The Competition Bureau has found that the Rogers-NHL 12-year broadcast agreement has not, “at this time,” resulted in a substantial lessening of competition (SLC). The 2013 agreement marked the first time that one party (Rogers) has held exclusive rights to broadcast all the national NHL games. Prior to the new agreement, broadcast rights were split between Bell (TSN) and CBC, with Rogers and Bell holding regional rights to various Canadian teams. Media coverage of the Bureau’s ruling can

The Competition Bureau Concludes (for now!) That the Rogers-NHL Agreement is Not Anti-Competitive

The Competition Bureau Concludes (for now!) That the Rogers-NHL Agreement is Not Anti-Competitive, The Competition Bureau has found that the Rogers-NHL 12-year broadcast agreement has not, "at this time," resulted in a substantial lessening of competition (SLC). The 2013 agreement marked the first time that one party (Rogers) has held exclusive rights to broadcast all the national NHL games. Prior to the new agreement, broadcast rights were split between Bell (TSN) and CBC, with Rogers and Bell holding regional rights to various Canadian teams. Media coverage of the Bureau's ruling can

The Competition Bureau Publishes Final Version of its Revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines

The Competition Bureau Publishes Final Version of its Revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines, On March 13, 2019, the Competition Bureau (the "Bureau") published the final version of the revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (the "Guidelines"). Who is the Competition Bureau, its jurisdiction. The Legal Intersection of Intellectual Property and Competition Law, and knowledge dissemination. Canadian IP and competition laws are two complementary instruments that the federal, of the IP right 2. the mere exercise of the IP right and nothing else The Competition Act, s. 32

A Sellers' Market: Canadian Startups Vie to Hire/Keep Talent in the Face of U.S. Competition

A Sellers' Market: Canadian Startups Vie to Hire/Keep Talent in the Face of U.S. Competition, When the demand for tech talent outpaces the available supply, it really is a "sellers' market." This is good news for those already in the tech sector or those interested in entering the startup market with specialized skills to offer. A recent Globe and Mail article examined the growing competition between large U.S. tech giants, such as Google, and small Canadian startups, in hiring, , the competition will continue to get stiffer. Noted differences between working north or south of the 49th

Competition Bureau Brings Big Stick to Privacy Claims – $9.5 Million Penalty for Privacy Claim

Competition Bureau Brings Big Stick to Privacy Claims – $9.5 Million Penalty for Privacy Claim, The Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) recently concluded that Facebook Inc. made false or misleading claims to the public about the privacy of Canadians’ personal information on Facebook and Messenger. Facebook disagreed with the conclusion of the Bureau, but wished to resolve the matter, that the Competition Act prohibits companies from making false or misleading claims about a product, are no exception. The Competition Bureau will not hesitate to crack down on any business that makes false

Cantech Investment Conference partners with The Next Big Thing to offer exciting new Emerging Startup Competition for young entrepreneurs

Cantech Investment Conference partners with The Next Big Thing to offer exciting new Emerging Startup Competition for young entrepreneurs, will be posted to Cantech Letter as they arrive. Who can apply? The competition is open to all

SCC Competition Law Class Action Decisions

SCC Competition Law Class Action Decisions

Launch of "Ford Fusion StartUp Lab" Offers Three $10K Prizes For Aspiring Startups in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver

What is it? Ford has teamed up with Notable.ca to launch the Ford Fusion StartUp Lab, which will offer three $10,000 prizes to successful teams in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, respectively. This competition will see multiple teams of 2 or 3 people face off against other teams in the same city in an adrenalin-inducing day of entrepreneurial competition. The selected teams accepted, be recorded, and videos will be made from each of the cities' competitions. How to Apply:   First

UN Criticizes France’s Ban on Athletes Wearing Headscarves at the Olympics

the French Senate voted to ban sports players from wearing headscarves during competitions. While the vote

Russian Cyber Spy Group Hacks World Anti-Doping Agency, Releases Private Medical Information on Olympic Athletes

of competition to WADA and there is an independent assessment undertaken of whether that use of the medication, for hackers, but events of late have made it a prime target. International sports and competition, competitions if WADA's integrity is undermined. More importantly however, we now have highly sensitive

The Dangers of Discount Patent Services - You Get What You Pay For

to support inventors; holding competitions to reward investors; and offering free access to a 3D printer

Harnessing the Power of Ideas: The Hult Prize Challenge

University, we have been able to do this for the first time." The Hult Prize runs regional competitions

Nspire's National Business and Technology Conference

Nspire is hosting its annual National Business and Technology Conference from March 27-29 at the Toronto Board of Trade. Tickets provide you with networking opportunities, access to exciting speakers and workshops, and the ability to compete for great prizes.  Aird & Berlis LLP is excited to be participating as the exclusive law firm sponsor and competition judge

The Federal Government Signals a New Policy Approach for the CRTC in the Telecom Sector

Policy Objectives to Promote Competition, Affordability, Consumer Interests and Innovation, in regulatory measures that will “promote competition, affordability, consumer interests and innovation, , the Proposed Policy Direction appears to have de-emphasized the policy of “facilities-based competition, telecommunications network facilities as a means of creating more competition among service, -based investment. In its place, the CRTC is directed to “encourage all forms of competition

Perfect your Pitch to Investors

Founder of Toronto-based Knix Wear, Joanna Griffiths, spoke with the Globe & Mail about what she's learned pitching to investors. She shares five quick tips for perfecting your pitch. Joanna won the annual INSEAD Venture Competition in 2012, has been on CBC's Dragons' Den and, according to the Financial Post, had a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign

Cr3ate: Ted Rogers Management Conference

law firm sponsor and competition judge

Sports Organizations and Good Governance - More than Just Policies

and World Championships, as well as the lesser-known competitions. Whether one supports good

OEB is directed to Review Ontario's Transportation Fuel Market

fuels. Further, as noted in the Government's own press release, overseeing competition in Ontario's gasoline market is the responsibility of the federal Competition Bureau. According to a news

Startups in Action!

The members of our Startups Group have been very busy lately. We participated in the inaugural Startup Expo which was held during the Ted Rogers Management Conference on Friday, March 13. This event was targeted towards business students and young entrepreneurs and attracted an audience of roughly 200 people. We are also pleased to be the exclusive law firm sponsor and competition judge for Nspire's upcoming National Business and Technology Conference, happening March 27 - 29. This conference

InnovateTO150 Shines Spotlight on the Country’s Best Student-Led Startups

into the showcase and the opportunity to be selected for the Startup Pitch Competition and the Social Enterprise Pitch Competition. Competition finalists will compete for awards totalling $50,000

Lessons from Coffee Pods: The Importance of Accurate Reporting Under Canada’s New Anti-Slavery Law

by the Competition Bureau of Canada, Keurig Canada faced scrutiny over its claims that its coffee pods were, to an environmental charity and $85,000 in costs to the Competition Bureau, marking a significant enforcement action to ensure truth in environmental advertising.[3] According to the Commissioner of Competition, consumers who are unable to make informed purchasing decisions, as well as competition and businesses, in Supply Chains Act, s. 11. [3] https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2022/01/keurig

Canada's Startup Women Leading the Way at Google for Entrepreneurs Demo Day

Bridgit, a Kitchener-based startup has been named the winner of a Google pitch competition in San Francisco aimed at companies led by women. Bridgit beat out over 450 other female-led startup applicants at the Google for Entrepreneurs Demo Day. The company was founded by Mallorie Brodie and Lauren Walker, and provides a mobile and web communication platform for both residential and commercial construction teams. The idea originated by identifying the fact that large-scale building projects

Influencer Marketing: Legal Implications for Canadian Content Creators and Advertisers

of each communication. Influencer Marketing and the Competition Act Influencer marketing is subject to the Competition Act, which prohibits deceptive marketing practices. Influencers should, experiences, avoiding broad claims without evidence to support them. The Competition Bureau enforces laws against deceptive marketing practices. Compliance with the Competition Act is essential, . Regulatory Compliance In addition to compliance with the Competition Act, influencers

The Perils of Comparative Advertising – A lesson from Super Bowl 53

certainty, always speak with a legal professional. The Competition Act and the Canadian Code, and civil provisions of the federal Competition Act relating to false or misleading representations, ) of the Competition Act. Specifically, the criminal prohibition found in subsection 52(1) of the Competition Act makes publishing a false or misleading advertisement illegal. That section states: 52 (1, in a material respect. [Emphasis added] The civil provision under subsection 74.01 (1) of the Competition

Anti-Doping and Privacy

drugs and means of artificial performance manipulation. In the pursuit of a fairer competition, for the benefit of anti-doping officials so that random out-of-competition testing may occur. Out of competition, anti-doping officials can show up unannounced at the athlete's house, a wedding or other

Get Thee to the Accelerator: 2017 Edition

, and startup competitions. IBM INNOVATION SPACE IBM Innovation Space provides startups with access

Industry Minister James Moore unveils “Digital Canada 150”

for wireless airwaves, thus fostering more competition. In 2013, the Government issued its Spectrum Licence, proposed spectrum licence transfers “to ensure that consumers continue to benefit from competition, on networks in Canadians to increase competition and lower prices for consumers”). The Government, to ensure consumers benefit from more competition in the wireless sector. The Government will introduce

"Dear Microsoft..."

advice for startups, particularly those facing competition from companies with more resources

AUC Finds That Transalta Engaged in Conduct to Drive Up Electricity Prices

to benefit TransAlta's portfolio. The MSA asserted that this conduct restricted or prevented competition, , Efficient and Open Competition Regulation and, therefore, Section 6 of the Electric Utilities Act, to Section 4(1) of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation, it was determined that he took all, , TransAlta breached Section 4(1) of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation