Product Liability Defence White Paper: Does Pre-Emption Exist In Canada?

Important information for building a product liability defence on both sides of the border

U.S. manufacturers selling regulated products in Canada may be surprised to learn that compliance with the FDA and associated regulatory frameworks has not historically served as a defence to product liability claims. North of the border, Canada's regulatory regime looks and acts differently. And, conflicting regulations at different levels of government can add further complexity. To avoid expensive, and potentially disastrous, mistakes, your approach to product liability must be agile and adaptive.

When you're navigating a regulatory compliance regime in a different country or jurisdiction, knowledge is the best defence. Prepared in collaboration with U.S. law firm, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, our white paper takes an authoritative look at the product liability situation on both sides of the border, dispelling common misconceptions and guiding readers to the most recent