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Overview

With Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) now in effect, businesses and organizations are no longer able to send "commercial electronic messages" through email, text messaging or social networks without first obtaining the recipient's express or implied consent.

The penalties for non-compliance are severe, with fines of up to $10 million, as well as the potential for private actions for damages and even class action suits.

What exactly is a commercial electronic message? How do you determine express or implied consent? And what does all of this mean for you and your business?

At Gowling WLG, our dedicated legal professionals are here to answer your questions and ensure your organization is fully Preparing Your Organization for CRTC.gc.ca: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission website offers useful infographics, videos, and information bulletins to help you better understand how FightSpam.gc.ca: The Government of Canada's official glossary of terms used in the legislation.

Learn more

We want to help you succeed. To learn more about our contact any member of our team.

With Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) now in effect, businesses and organizations are no longer able to send "commercial electronic messages" through email, text messaging or social networks without first obtaining the recipient's express or implied consent.

The penalties for non-compliance are severe, with fines of up to $10 million, as well as the potential for private actions for damages and even class action suits.

What exactly is a commercial electronic message? How do you determine express or implied consent? And what does all of this mean for you and your business?

At Gowling WLG, our dedicated legal professionals are here to answer your questions and ensure your organization is fully Preparing Your Organization for CRTC.gc.ca: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission website offers useful infographics, videos, and information bulletins to help you better understand how FightSpam.gc.ca: The Government of Canada's official glossary of terms used in the legislation.

Learn more

We want to help you succeed. To learn more about our contact any member of our team.

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Wendy Wagner

Wendy J. Wagner

Partner

Co-leader, National Cyber Security & Data Protection Group; Head, International Trade & Customs

Ottawa
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