Join us for 2 days of thought-provoking discussions shaping the law, policy and proceedings of the Canadian advertising and marketing landscape.

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
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Pavan Virdee

Senior Legal Counsel, Marketing & Privacy
Unilever

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Geneviève P. Richard

Sr. Legal Counsel
Rogers Communications

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Kelly Harris

Partner
Harris + Co

Key Regulatory Speakers
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Katherine Armstrong

Deputy Director, National Advertising Division
BBB National Programs

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Catherine Bate

President and CEO
Ad Standards

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Josephine Palumbo

Deputy Commissioner of Competition
Competition Bureau Canada

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Shelley Samel

Chief Legal Officer
Ad Standards

Featured Speakers
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Kelly Harris

Partner
Harris + Co

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Nicole Kutlesa

Senior Legal Counsel
Scotiabank

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Elizabeth Manley

Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs & Chief Privacy Officer
Cineplex

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Adam Nickerson

Sr Legal Counsel
Labatt Breweries of Canada

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Stephanie Provato

Counsel
TIFF

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Austin Wong

Head of Legal and Business Affairs
Wattpad WEBTOON Studios

THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS

Navigating the New Advertising Landscape: Recent Amendments to the Competition Act and Their Impact on Marketing Laws

Reflections and Case Study on Subscription-Based Services: How Recent Amendments to the Consumer Protection Act are Impacting Advertising in this Business Model

Social Media Showdown: Navigating Trends, Tricks, and Traps in Canadian Advertising and Marketing Law for TikTok, Facebook, X, and The Social Network

Industry Roundtable: Adapting to the Evolving Landscape of Canadian Advertising and Marketing Law.

The Next Stage of Artificial Intelligence: Where Will We Go Next? AI and Its Impact on Advertising and Marketing Law in Canada

Influencer Risk Working Group: A 360 Approach to Mitigating Liabilities in Influencer Advertising and Promotion

LEGAL ACCREDITATION

This 2-day conference program can be applied towards 11.5 hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Learn more.

ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE

Join us and understand how the digital age continues to rapidly shift the advertising and marketing law landscape. From evolving privacy and consumer protection concerns to new challenges in advertising and marketing practices, this year’s program will equip you with the tool kit you need to handle Canada’s evolving mix of rules and regulations.

Don’t miss Canada’s most comprehensive Advertising and Marketing Law conference where leading legal practitioners and top industry experts will provide you with solutions to your most complex challenges.

WHO YOU WILL MEET
  • In-House Counsel from all industries and Law firm Attorneys with practices in
    • Marketing & Advertising
    • Competition
    • Privacy
  • Law Clerks & Paralegals servicing advertising and marketing practices
  • Government and commission lawyers
  • Privacy Officers, CASL Compliance Officers
  • Directors, CEOs, VPs, and Managers of:
    • Compliance
    • Advertising
    • Marketing
    • Promotions
    • Public or Consumer Relations
    • Online/Social Media
2024 ORGANIZATIONS IN ATTENDANCE
  • Ad Standards
  • Bell Media
  • Cineplex
  • Competition Bureau Canada
  • Ferrero Canada Limited
  • HelloFresh Canada
  • L’ Oreal Canada Inc
  • Mastercard
  • Mondelez Canada Inc
  • Nestle Canada Inc
  • PepsiCo Canada
  • Unilever Canada
  • Visa Canada
  • Wal-Mart Canada Inc

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WHAT OUR DELEGATES SAY
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Great new topics!

Senior Legal Counsel, Scotiabank
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The conference provided a great overall summary of the key trends and issues as it relates to Canadian (and US) advertising and marketing.

Senior Associate, Borden, Ladner, Gervais
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The depth of topics is comprehensive. This conference hits on the most timely issues in this landscape.

Director, Legal Counsel, Corus Entertainment Inc.
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