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Competition Bureau Canada Guidance on Deceptive Environmental Marketing Claims

The Competition Bureau Canada provides information on deceptive marketing practices under the Competition Act, including false or misleading environmental claims. The Bureau offers guidance to help businesses comply with laws against greenwashing and deceptive environmental advertising. It also details penalties and enforcement actions related to misleading environmental claims.

Competition Bureau Canada

Date Added

18 October 2026 at 09:10:47

Why it matters

This guidance is significant for companies marketing environmental or sustainability claims in Canada, as it clarifies legal expectations and potential penalties for false or misleading claims. Compliance helps avoid enforcement actions and supports truthful environmental marketing.

Cite this case: EcoAppraise (2026) 'Competition Bureau Canada Guidance on Deceptive Environmental Marketing Claims', Global Enforcement & Advisory Registry. Available at: https://www.ecoappraise.com/cases/competition-bureau-canada-guidance-on-deceptive-environmental-marketing-claims (Accessed: 19 October 2026). Original source: Competition Bureau Canada, 18 October 2026.

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