Moose Knuckles “Made in Canada” parkas actually from Vietnam, Competition Bureau says
Moose Knuckles’ claim that its fur-trimmed parkas are “Made in Canada” is deceptive, the Competition Bureau claims in an application filed in the Competition Tribunal. The parkas, which retail for $595 to $1,000, are touted by Moose Knuckles as being “Made in Canada”, when in fact they are mostly made in Vietnam. The application alleges that only finishing touches to the parkas, such as adding the trim, zippers, and snaps, are applied in Canada. The application is based on Moose Knuckles; failure to meet the criteria for labelling a product as “Made in Canada” that the Bureau cites in its “Product of Canada” and “Made in ... [more] Full article
CCM Hockey Helmet Performance Claims Offside Says Bureau
Reebok-CCM has agreed to stop suggesting that its “CCM Resistance” hockey helmet could protect players from concussions. The helmet is designed and tested to prevent catastrophic brain injuries, such as ... [more] Full article
Grave Misrepresentation Leads to Injunction
A headstone maker was recently ordered by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to stop making false and misleading statements about a competitor who successfully brought a motion seeking injunctive relief. However, ... [more] Full article
Bell Called Out for Employee App Reviews
Bell Canada has agreed to pay a penalty of $1.25 million after it encouraged its employees to post positive reviews of free Bell mobile applications, the Competition Bureau has announced. ... [more] Full article
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