Bill C-59 received Royal Assent and became law on June 20, 2024. This legislation makes significant amendments to the Canadian Competition Act, particularly around “greenwashing” or misleading environmental claims about products and services, including companies’ net zero commitments.

While many terms remain undefined and subject to interpretation, the Competition Bureau is launching a public consultation to inform their guidance on how to comply with these new requirements on greenwashing.

Join us for this GPC webinar to learn more about Bill C-59, the implications for Canadian businesses, and advice on how to prepare. 

Outline: 

1.         Bill C-59 Background 
   • What is the purpose of the Competition Act?
   • Who is affected? 
2. C-59 Highlights 
   • Greenwashing as deceptive marketing 
   • Penalties
   • What claims contravene the Act?
3. Key Features of the New Amendments 
   • Complexities around the new amendments 
   • Private Right of Action 
4. What Should Businesses do to Prepare? 
   • Five steps organizations should take to avoid non-compliance 
   • Key considerations for governance professionals in Canadian
   • Competition Bureau: Public Consultation 
5. Questions and Discussion
   • Key Take-a-Ways 
   • Discussion & Question

Keynote speakers:

 Sarah Keyes, CEO, ESG Global Advisors and Alison Joutsi, Principal, ESG Global Advisors.

1 GEC available for attendees. 

This is a free event but you must proceed through the checkout to complete your registration (no card required).