The New ‘Anti-Greenwashing’ Legislation Is Killing Canadian Business Federal legislation, specifically Bill C-59 amended by Bill C-15, is negatively impacting Canadian businesses by reducing investment and job potential. These bills impose vague requirements for substantiating environmental claims and alter the Competition Act by reversing the burden of proof. This places businesses at risk of litigation and reputational damage, hindering economic growth and open debate.

• Federal ‘anti-greenwashing’ legislation (Bill C-59, amended by Bill C-15) is harming Canadian businesses.
• The bills reduce investment and the potential for well-paid jobs.
• Vague requirements for substantiating environmental credentials create uncertainty and litigation risk.
• The legislation imposes a reverse burden of proof on businesses under the Competition Act.
• This shift forces companies to defend their environmental claims rather than the courts proving deception.