On December 20, 2022, the federal government's Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations1 (the ?Regulations?) gradually came into force, with the effect, as the name suggests, of prohibiting (or restricting, in certain cases) the manufacture, import and sale of certain single-use plastics that pose a threat to the environment. In principle, it is now prohibited to manufacture, import and sell certain single-use plastic products made entirely or partially of plastic, such as foodservice ware, checkout bags and straws. On June 20, 2024, beverage ring carriers and flexible straws packaged with beverage containers will be added to this list.
Greenwashing is a form of marketing that misrepresents a product, service or practice as having positive environmental effects,1 thereby misleading consumers and preventing them from making an informed purchasing decision.2 Several initiatives have been launched around the world to counter this practice. In California, a law requires business entities to disclose information in support of environmental claims...
Is the proposed amendment to the Competition Act to combat greenwashing really a step forward?
Lavery Lawyers
Overview
Lavery is a major full-service law firm of more than 200 lawyers and the leading independent law firm in Quebec. The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services to regional, national and multinational corporations; financial institutions; and government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations. It also has an extensive practice in advising other Canadian and foreign law firms on matters of Quebec law.
Lavery has developed strong ties with law firms and other professional firms across Canada, the United States and worldwide, thereby enabling us to assist our clients to develop opportunities outside Quebec. The firm is a member of the World Services Group, a global non-profit association with membership by invitation only, consisting of large local, national and international professional services providers in over 115 countries.
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Areas of Practice
Professionals
Lawyer
![Arianne Arguin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75066.png)
Arianne Arguin
Avocate![Luc R. Borduas](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50286.png)
Luc R. Borduas
Partner![Dave Bouchard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49403.png)
Dave Bouchard
Partner![Michaël Deslauriers](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/75000/a75303.png)
Michaël Deslauriers
Lawyer![Christian Dumoulin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49350.png)
Christian Dumoulin
Partner![Marianne Fortier](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78517.png)
Marianne Fortier
Avocate![Blanche Fournier](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/61000/a61162.png)
Blanche Fournier
Avocate principale![Éric Goulet](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71881.png)
Éric Goulet
Partner![Justin Gravel](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50290.png)
Justin Gravel
Partner![Alain Heyne](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49352.png)
Alain Heyne
Partner![Eric Lavallée](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/51000/a51559.png)
Eric Lavallée
Partner and Trademark Agent![Anaïs Martini](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70641.png)
Anaïs Martini
Avocate![Isabelle P. Mercure](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50697.png)
Isabelle P. Mercure
Partner![Marie-Nancy Paquet](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64734.png)
Marie-Nancy Paquet
Partner![Fanny Poulin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/76000/a76156.png)
Fanny Poulin
Avocate![François Rizcallah](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71513.png)
François Rizcallah
Lawyer![Vincent Towner](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49470.png)
Vincent Towner
Partner![Yanick Vlasak](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49430.png)
Yanick Vlasak
Partner![Catherine Voyer](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67914.png)
Catherine Voyer
AvocateLegal Counsel
![Hubert Pepin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49355.png)
Hubert Pepin
CounselOther
![Erika Beaudoin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71931.png)
Erika Beaudoin
Notaire![Katia Bégin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/82000/a82390.png)
Katia Bégin
Parajuriste![Maxime Bergeron](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/74000/a74976.png)
Maxime Bergeron
Student![Souad Berrada](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/78000/a78210.png)
Souad Berrada
Parajuriste![Alicia Conn Parsons](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81899.png)
Alicia Conn Parsons
Stagiaire![Michelle Croteau](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/55000/a55004.png)
Michelle Croteau
Parajuriste![Joanie Hébert](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70474.png)
Joanie Hébert
Notaire principale![Nathalie Hetherington](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/55000/a55002.png)
Nathalie Hetherington
Parajuriste![Lysa Laramée](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71884.png)
Lysa Laramée
Parajuriste![Johanne Larochelle](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/82000/a82389.png)
Johanne Larochelle
Parajuriste![Francis Lavigne](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71930.png)
Francis Lavigne
Senior Notary![Linda Lupien](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/55000/a55003.png)
Linda Lupien
Parajuriste![Marie-Jade Marceau](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/80000/a80860.png)
Marie-Jade Marceau
Parajuriste![Miriane Paquin](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70360.png)
Miriane Paquin
Parajuriste![Katy Pelletier](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/55000/a55043.png)
Katy Pelletier
Parajuriste![Mathieu Pomerleau](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/82000/a82340.png)
Mathieu Pomerleau
Student![Annie Pouliot](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/55000/a55023.png)
Annie Pouliot
Parajuriste![Sylvie Stang-Chaput](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/81000/a81665.png)
Sylvie Stang-Chaput
Parajuriste![Marie-Andrée Truchon](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64537.png)
Marie-Andrée Truchon
Notaire principale![Marie-Pier Vézina-Ouellet](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/56000/a56824.png)
Marie-Pier Vézina-Ouellet
Parajuriste![Kiran Younas](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/80000/a80931.png)
Kiran Younas
ÉtudianteArticles
Press
Lavery celebrates World Intellectual Property Day
This year, the World Intellectual Property Day theme is "Women and Intellectual Property: Accelerating innovation and creativity". Therefore, Lavery is pleased to recognize the contribution of a female inventor. Women face significant barriers in the patent and telecommunications sectors, where under-representation and gender bias are unfortunately common. In the field of patent application drafting, women represent only 12% of inventors, while in telecommunications, only a quarter of professional positions are held by women. In spite of this situation, pioneers like Lila Madour are making significant contributions to their fields, overcoming these challenges with determination and skill...
Lavery Assists Premier Parks LLC in the Purchase of Calypso-Valcartier Group’s Shares
Calypso-Valcartier Group recently announced the sale of all of the shares of its two amusement parks, Village Vacances Valcartier located near Quebec City and Calypso, near Ottawa, and more specifically of the shares of the two parks’ operating corporations and their asset holding corporations. The assets of the two parks are now indirectly owned by EPR Properties, and they are operated by a Canadian subsidiary of Premier Parks, LLC. Our partners, André Vautour and France Camille De Mers, and their team assisted Premier Parks LLC in the due diligence of the parks’ assets and operations...