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Amendments to Canada’s Competition Act on Greenwashing - Market Reactions and Implications

Recent changes to Canada's competition law regarding greenwashing have created uncertainty with investors and issuers in the financial markets.

As these changes were unfolding, Millani was conducting its semi-annual Institutional Investors Sentiment Study, and as such, captured the diverse reactions of the investment community. These findings have been summarized in Millani's latest briefing note.

Amendments to Canada's Competition Act on Greenwashing - Market Reactions and Implications

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