Blakes Weekly Digest - February 14, 2025
In this issue...
Quebec Publishes Draft Regulation on the Repairability of Certain Consumer Goods
Quebec has published a draft regulation specifying manufacturer and merchant disclosure requirements, in light of upcoming requirements regarding the availability of replacement parts, repair services and information necessary to maintain or repair certain consumer goods, which are due to come into force on October 5, 2025. This regulation would be enacted under the province’s Consumer Protection Act and is open for public comment until March 8, 2025.
Canada Publishes Draft Offset Protocol for Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geological Storage
Mathieu Nolin, Dufferin Harper and Mélanie Arsenault (Articling Student)
Environment and Climate Change Canada recently released a preliminary draft of its Federal Offset Protocol for direct air carbon dioxide capture and geological storage (DACCS) projects. DACCS projects in compliance with the protocol will be able to monetize greenhouse gas reductions under the federal Output-Based Pricing System. The deadline for comments on the protocol is March 28, 2025.?
Chapter 11 and CCAA: A Cross-Border Comparison
Navigating the complexities of cross-border bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings can be daunting for international businesses. This demystifying guide compares Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), highlighting each jurisdiction’s unique processes and requirements.