Our 2024 event has concluded.

For those who attended, thank you for an incredible event. We look forward to returning in January 2025!

Don’t miss Canadian Institute’s 31st Annual Advertising and Marketing Law for 2 days of thought-provoking discussions shaping the law, policy and proceedings of the Canadian advertising and marketing landscape.

2024 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

40+

Delegates in Attendance

62%

In-House Counsel

38%

Law Firms

5+

Hours of Networking Opportunities

PAST CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS
Speaker Name

Gillian Depew

Legal Director, Marketing & Sales
Molson Coors Beverage Company

Speaker Name

Kelly Harris

Partner
Harris + Co

PAST GOVERNMENT REGULATORS AND SELF-REGULATORY BODIES
Speaker Name

Josephine Palumbo

Deputy Commissioner of Competition
Competition Bureau Canada

Speaker Name

Catherine Bate

President & Chief Legal Officer
Ad Standards

Speaker Name

Sonia Carreno

President
Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada

PAST IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
Speaker Name

Candice Kloes

Counsel, Marketing & IP, Canada & International
Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Burger King Brands

Speaker Name

Nicole Kutlesa

Senior Legal Counsel
Scotiabank

Speaker Name

Elizabeth Manley

Director, Trademarks and Marketing Law
Cineplex

Speaker Name

Marisa Muchnik

General Counsel, Canada
Ferrero Canada Ltd

Speaker Name

Adam Nickerson

Sr Legal Counsel
Labatt Breweries of Canada

Speaker Name

Teodora Niculae

Senior Legal Counsel
Mastercard Canada

2024 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • APPRECIATE the growing impact of artificial intelligence in advertising, including virtual influencers, AI tools, and targeted advertising
  • UNDERSTAND the advertising framework for green claims in Canada
  • ASSESS new considerations for compliantly executing promotional contests and sweepstakes under the Competition Act
  • EXPLORE new developments in advertising and marketing laws for the Canadian gambling and gaming industry
  • COMPREHEND the role of advertising in sponsorships and partnerships
  • IDENTIFY the implications for advertising stemming from the recent changes to Bill-96 CURB fake reviews and understand the significance of the FTC’s updated endorsement and testimonial guides to Canadian advertising
Who Attended
  • 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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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
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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