Product Liability and Regulation

We help clients address all aspects of product regulation and liability, providing strategic advice on compliance, recalls, litigation and class actions.
Key Contacts
Woodin CherylPaterson AshleySchatz JuliaSmith MichaelDionne Bourassa PascaleGilbert Sarah
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Overview

From regulatory compliance to high-stakes litigation, our multidisciplinary team provides a seamless blend of expertise, making us one of Canada’s most trusted national law firms in this space. With a long history and deep roots across the country—including a strong presence in Quebec—we provide advice tailored to the distinct demands of every jurisdiction.

Bringing a product to market in Canada takes more than compliance—it demands strategy, foresight, and trusted legal guidance. At Bennett Jones, our product regulation lawyers and liability litigators work with you to navigate complex regulations, manage your risks, and uncover opportunities at every stage of your product’s lifecycle.

,,The team at Bennett Jones has strong knowledge of the law and applicable business considerations. They can provide specialised knowledge in key areas affecting business and are very responsive.,,

What Clients Say

How We Deliver Value

Defence Against the Unexpected

Regulatory Guidance Across the Full Product Lifecycle

Cross-Sector Experience and National Reach

Industry Engagement and Professional Leadership

We are actively engaged in your industries, reflecting our commitment to understanding your needs and supporting your priorities. We maintain memberships in key professional and industry-focused organisations including the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization, the American Agricultural Law Association and Women in Agribusiness.

In addition to this industry engagement, we also hold leadership roles and active memberships in leading legal and regulatory organisations such as The Advocates’ Society, the International Association of Defense Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, various provincial bar associations, the American Bar Association and the International Bar Association.

Our team is deeply embedded in the regulatory and legal system and committed to excellence.

,,The firm has strong organisational expertise in conducting class action litigation and displays sound judgement and advice with comprehensive strategic thinking.,,

What Clients Say

Client Work

Advising national and international clients on Canadian PFAS regulatory requirements and associated liability risks concerning the manufacture, importation, and ...
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Advising national and international clients on the Canadian Pest Control Products Act regulatory requirements concerning the manufacture, importation, sale, ...
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Assisting manufacturers and distributors with labelling and advertising compliance under the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Canada Consumer ...
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Advising one of Canada's largest cannabis companies on regulatory matters connected to the importation and exportation of cannabis and cannabis related products and ...
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Auro Pharma
in navigating the Patent Act and Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations to bring drugs to market
Zimmer Biomet
in its Canadian privacy and health information regulatory compliance relating to product sale and distribution; and the collection, storage and use of personal information for medical studies and cross-border data transfers
Volkswagen Group Canada
in advising on regulatory enforcement and compliance with emission controls requirements
DrFirst
in navigating its entry into the Canadian market and regulatory environment
Teva Canada,
a large brand and generic pharmaceutical company, in their ongoing transactional and litigation and advisory work
Assisting an international agribusiness company with understanding its obligations under the Plant Protection Act and its regulations
Advising international feed companies on obligations under the Feeds Act and regulations
Assisting manufacturers with obligations under the Safe Food for Canadians Act and regulations, including with respect to importation, licencing and enforcement
Advising national and international producers of products and packaging on extended producer responsibility requirements or reporting in Canada
Advising national and international clients on the Canadian regulatory requirements for the manufacture or importation of new substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
Advising national and international clients on the regulatory requirements for the transportation of dangerous goods within Canada

Recognitions

Chambers Canada

Agribusiness: Agriculture & Food Products

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Environment

Life Sciences

Litigation: Product Liability 

Chambers Canada Awards
Class Action Law Firm of the Year
Benchmark Litigation Canada
Class Action Law Firm of the Year
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Class Actions

Environmental Law

Litigation: Product Liability

Canadian Law Awards
Class Action Team of the Year
Woodin Cheryl

Cheryl M. Woodin

Partner  •   Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department

Dionne Bourassa Pascale

Pascale Dionne-Bourassa

Montréal Managing Partner

At the centre of market-shaping deals and high-stakes disputes, Bennett Jones delivers clarity, strategy and results. Our cross-border teams turn complexity into progress, always focused on what drives your success.

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The Bennett Jones Story

At Bennett Jones, legal solutions are our starting point. What drives us forward is knowing our clients inside and out—their ambitions, obstacles and success metrics.

For more than a century, we have shaped outcomes that matter in business, in law and in the broader Canadian landscape. And our commitment extends beyond legal matters: we invest deeply in the communities in which we live and work.