Canada: Employee Online Review Transparency Requirement
Progress
Current status
adopted
18 Jan 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Canada
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Adopted Warning regarding Employee Online Review Transparency Requirement
On 18 January 2024, the Competition Bureau of Canada issued a warning reminding businesses to ensure transparency in online reviews posted by their employees. The Bureau states that, under the Competition Act, employees must disclose all connections…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority