Five Key Points Manufacturers Must Consider When Doing Business In Québec

The province of Québec is an important market for consumer goods, products and services of all kinds, which makes it a premier destination for manufacturers. However, it is essential to underline that manufacturers in Québec are subject to a specific legislative framework that differs from that of other Canadian provinces. In this context, this article will address five key points manufacturers must keep in mind when conducting business in Québec, so as to adequately avoid and mitigate their commercial and legal risks.

1. Targeted purchasers

In Québec, the sale and distribution of goods and services is generally governed by the Civil Code of Québec (“CCQ”). There is also a specific law, the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”), which especially applies to contracts for goods or services entered into between consumers and merchants. The purchaser is considered as a consumer when he obtains goods or services for his own personal benefit – rather than for the purposes of