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Recent developments in Canadian class action law: Q4 2025, part two
By Sara Romeih and Kate Findlay ( February 10, 2026, 11:30 AM EST) -- As we discussed in the first article (see below for link) of this two-part series, the final quarter of 2025 marked notable developments in Canadian class action law, with courts continuing to refine the boundaries of certification and leave across securities, consumer protection and privacy class actions in eight important decisions.
Recent developments in Canadian class action law: Q4 2025, part one
By Sara Romeih and Kate Findlay ( February 9, 2026, 12:42 PM EST) -- The final quarter of 2025 marked notable developments in Canadian class action law, with courts continuing to refine the boundaries of certification and leave across securities, consumer protection and privacy class actions.
Developments In Class Action Law: Highlights From Q4 2025
Aird & Berlis LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives in Canada with readers working within the Business & Consumer Services, Healthcare and Property industries The final quarter of 2025 marked significant developments in Canadian class action law, with courts refining the boundaries of certification and leave across securities, consumer protection and privacy class actions.
Proposed Revisions To Greenwashing Rules Reduce Uncertainty And Risks To Businesses
Aird & Berlis LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives in Canada with readers working within the Automotive, Banking & Credit and Business & Consumer Services industries Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, is poised to revise Canada's greenwashing framework under the Competition Act[1] (the "Act").
Proposed Revisions to Greenwashing Rules Reduce Uncertainty and Risks to Businesses
Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, is poised to revise Canada’s greenwashing framework under the Competition Act[1] (the “Act”). The proposed changes aim to reduce uncertainty and litigation risk for businesses making environmental claims, while maintaining key consumer protections. Bill C-15 has now completed its second reading in the House of Commons and is on track to be passed into law in the coming weeks.
Class Actions: Top Ontario And Federal Cases In Q3 2025
Aird & Berlis LLP are most popular: within Media, Telecoms, IT and Entertainment topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives with readers working within the Banking & Credit, Business & Consumer Services and Insurance industries To listen to an audio recording of this article, click here. Q3 2025 brought a range of important legal decisions shaping Ontario and federal class actions.
Canadian Courts Tighten Class Action Rules In Critical Q2 2025 Decisions
To listen to an audio recording of this article, click here. The second quarter of 2025 saw several significant developments in Canadian class action jurisprudence, with courts across multiple provinces delivering important rulings that clarify key legal principles in product liability, employment, jurisdiction, certification amendments, misleading advertising and privacy law.
Key Updates Released By Competition Bureau Regarding Greenwashing And The New Private Litigant Regime
In June 2024, the passage of Bill C-59 introduced significant amendments to the Competition Act (the "Act"),1targeting a broad array of businesses, including those in the energy, mining, oil and gas, consumer products, health, food and beverage, financial services and construction sectors. These amendments include the addition of new provisions designed to combat "greenwashing," together with provisions directed at expanding private litigants' access to the Competition Tribunal.
Key Updates Released by Competition Bureau Regarding Greenwashing and the New Private Litigant Regime
In June 2024, the passage of Bill C-59 introduced significant amendments to the Competition Act (the “Act”),[1]targeting a broad array of businesses, including those in the energy, mining, oil and gas, consumer products, health, food and beverage, financial services and construction sectors. These amendments include the addition of new provisions designed to combat “greenwashing,” together with provisions directed at expanding private litigants’ access to the Competition Tribunal.
A Guide To Commercial Patriotism: Understanding 'Made In Canada' And Similar Labels
In light of the rising "Buy Canadian" sentiment amidst current and ongoing threats of a trade war with the U.S., Canadian businesses are more frequently making use of product of origin labelling to promote their products as "Canadian" to consumers.
Developments In Class Action Law: Highlights From Q1 2025
A number of important class action decisions were released in the first quarter of 2025. In particular: Ocean Pacific Hotels Ltd. v. Lee, 2025 BCCA 57: The British Columbia Court of Appeal ruled that pre-contractual dishonesty does not support a reasonable cause of action for breach of the duty of honest performance; Knisley v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 ONCA 185: The Ontario Court of Appeal held that class proceedings cannot be "conditionally certified" on a certification motion; Tataryn v.
Landmark decisions reshape Canadian class actions landscape
Recent rulings provide clarity regarding national class actions, certification and emerging risks Canadian class actions are evolving, with court decisions reshaping key aspects of the legal landscape. The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) recently reinforced the role of provincial courts in national class actions, while the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) clarified the certification process, providing greater certainty for businesses and governments navigating complex litigation.
Kate Findlay Explores Landmark Decisions Reshaping Canadian Class Actions
Recent rulings from the Supreme Court of Canada and the Ontario Court of Appeal have brought significant changes to the class actions landscape. Key decisions have clarified the certification process and confirmed the constitutionality of multi-government class actions. In 2025, further class action developments are expected in relation to privacy and ESG issues.
Competition Bureau Releases Proposed Greenwashing Guidelines And Opens Consultation With Stakeholders
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Competition Bureau Releases Proposed Greenwashing Guidelines and Opens Consultation With Stakeholders
On December 23, 2024, the Competition Bureau released a draft version of its proposed guidelines concerning environmental claims to assist the industry in interpreting the June 2024 amendments to the Competition Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-34 (the “Act”), which explicitly target greenwashing, as referenced in our previous article.
Amendments To Competition Act Increase Consequences For Greenwashing
The consequences associated with making unsubstantiated climate-related claims in Canada increased on June 20, 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 has for several years taken environmental claims seriously. The Act already prohibits businesses from making false or misleading claims to promote a service, product or business interest.
Amendments to Competition Act Increase Consequences for Greenwashing
The consequences associated with making unsubstantiated climate-related claims in Canada increased on June 20, 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 has for several years taken environmental claims seriously. The Act already prohibits businesses from making false or misleading claims to promote a service, product or business interest.
Amendments to the Competition Act Increase Consequences for Greenwashing
The consequences associated with making unsubstantiated climate-related claims in Canada increased on June 20, 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 has for several years taken environmental claims seriously. The Act already prohibits businesses from making false or misleading claims to promote a service, product or business interest.
Top Class Action Decisions Of Q1 2024
The first quarter of 2024 saw the release of a number of important class action decisions which support the following principles: The unique circumstances of data breach claims do not mean that a proceeding will be certified in the face of bald allegations or a claim that fails to plead key elements of a cause of action; Allegations of breach of an ad-hoc fiduciary duty may be asserted on a class-wide basis against professional advisors; Despite the Ragoonanan requirement, a single...
B.C. Cost Recovery Legislation Has Significant Implications For Product And Service Providers
The Government of British Columbia has announced its intention to facilitate civil suits by provincial and federal governments seeking cost recovery, on an unprecedented scale, for "health-related wrongs" from companies that promote, market and distribute products and services in British Columbia via Bill 12: the Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act (the "Act").
B.C. Cost Recovery Legislation Has Significant Implications for Product and Service Providers
The Government of British Columbia has announced its intention to facilitate civil suits by provincial and federal governments seeking cost recovery, on an unprecedented scale, for “health-related wrongs” from companies that promote, market and distribute products and services in British Columbia via Bill 12: the Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act (the “Act”).
Key Takeaways From 2023 Appellate Decisions
For 2023, our annual summary of key Supreme Court of Canada and Ontario appellate cases with commercial implications includes: Reframing of the public benefit test for adverse possession Assessing whether the contents of an employer's investigation report are protected by the doctrine of "qualified privilege" Guidance on piercing the corporate veil and the oppression remedy Direction on when the duty of good faith may include a duty to inform Clarification of the presumption of loss in a...
Membership Schemes: a Beginner's Cheat Sheet
When memberships are well designed and effectively managed, you can find yourself generating extra income from philanthropic giving and welcoming a lot of happy customers more often – in short, everyone wins! But to achieve this, you first need to take a step back and do your homework. This means understanding exactly why your organisation has (or wants to have) a membership scheme in the first place, researching your customers and having a clear marketing strategy for the short and long term.
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