C-372Fossil Fuel Advertising Act
An Act respecting fossil fuel advertising
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on February 5, 2024
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since February 5, 2024
What it does
Bans most promotion of fossil fuels and sets rules, exceptions, reporting duties and penalties for producers and retailers.
What it does
- Prohibits promoting fossil fuels, fossil fuel brand elements, or fossil fuel production unless the Act or regulations allow it.
- Bans promotions that are false, misleading or deceptive, including claims that fossil fuels are less harmful or bring positive effects for health, the environment, reconciliation or the economy.
- Forbids sales promotions such as gifts, rebates, contests or free fossil fuel offers from producers and retailers.
- Allows only limited exceptions, including point-of-sale signs showing availability and price, some works and commentary, and the use of an entity's own name.
- Requires fossil fuel producers to report promotion information to the Minister of Health and lets the federal cabinet make further rules.
- Creates offences and fines, and allows provinces to seek equivalency agreements if they have equivalent rules.
Who it affects
- Fossil fuel producers
- Fossil fuel retailers
- Advertisers and media outlets
- Publishers and broadcasters
- Consumers
- Provincial governments
Background
The bill says it responds to a public health and environmental problem and aims to stop people from being misled about the health and environmental hazards of fossil fuels.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
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Third reading
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Senate
First reading
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Second reading
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Committee
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Third reading
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Royal assent
Royal assent
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Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
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LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.