Consumer protection law in Canada is a complex area of law that is governed by a combination of federal, provincial, and territorial legislation. The main federal consumer protection law is the Competition Act, which prohibits deceptive marketing practices and unfair...
Competition and trade practices law in Canada is governed by the Competition Act, which prohibits anti-competitive practices and promotes fair and efficient competition in the Canadian marketplace. The Competition Act prohibits a number of anti-competitive practices,...
Intellectual property (IP) law in Canada protects creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols, names, and images used in commerce. IP law gives creators exclusive rights to their creations, meaning that they can control...
The legal rights and obligations of employers and employees are governed by a combination of federal and provincial/territorial legislation, as well as common law. Employer Rights & Obligations Employers’ rights Employers have a number of rights, including...
There are two main types of remedies for breach of contract: common law remedies and statutory remedies. Common law remedies Common law remedies are remedies that have been developed by the courts over time. The most common law remedy for breach of contract is...
There are six key elements of a valid contract: Offer and acceptance: There must be a clear and unconditional offer from one party and an unconditional acceptance of that offer by the other party. Consideration: Both parties must exchange something of value. This...
