Quebec

On October 13, the Government of Quebec released a draft regulation (FR / EN) to amend the existing Regulation on the Recovery and Reclamation of Products by Businesses, which is t...Learn More

Éco Entreprises Québec (EEQ) will be offering credits of up to $25,000 as part of an eco-design incentive for companies with redesigned packaging. The pilot project will be introduced at a webinar f...Learn More

In recent weeks, the Quebec government has been particularly active on the legislative front, with several bills having an impact on retailers are in the process of adoption or in consultation. Bill 9...Learn More

Under a new bylaw adopted September 27, 2021 and coming into force September 1, 2022, all plastic shopping bags will be banned and restaurants that offer take-out or home delivery options will also be...Learn More

Beginning January 1, 2022, a new by-law will restrict the sale and use of pesticides in Montreal. The city prohibits merchants from selling products that contain any of the 36 restricted molecules to ...Learn More

Almost a year after its presentation, Bill 59, “An act to modernize the occupational health and safety regime” with regard to prevention of and compensation for employment injuries, was a...Learn More

On September 30, 2021, the National Assembly officially unanimously adopted Bill 99, “An act to amend mainly the Food Products Act“. This is a major step forward in the current regulatory ...Learn More

Significant changes were made to Quebec privacy law on September 21, 2021, when data privacy reform Bill 64, “An act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal inf...Learn More

From October 8, 2021, indoor events (theatres, sporting events and cinemas) with open and assigned seating will be able to operate at full capacity (French only). Restrictions are also expected to be ...Learn More

Significant changes were made to Quebec privacy law on September 21, 2021, when data privacy reform Bill 64, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal informatio...Learn More