On March 26, 2026, amendments to the anti-greenwashing provisions of the Competition Act were passed via Bill C15 and received royal assent resulting in two important adjustments in response to industry concerns. However, the amendments may not reduce companies risk exposure to greenwashing allegations and enforcement.
The amendments:
Remove the reference to “in accordance with an internationally recognized methodology” in s. 74.01(1)(b2) regarding the requirement for environmental business/business benefit claims to be substantiatedRemove the private right of access for cases to be heard before the Competition Tribunal regarding environmental business/business activity claims (74.01(1)(b2)).
While the amendments were intended to reduce risk, a new set of unintended consequences now face businesses making environmental claims. Below we explain why companies should continue to apply caution and due diligence in their environmental claims.