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Canadian Tire Fined $1.3M for False Advertising in Quebec

2/8/2026

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The court ordered Canadian Tire to pay nearly $1.3 million after pleading guilty to 74 counts of false advertising in Quebec.
Charges stem from a 2021 investigation by Quebec's consumer protection office.
The settlement includes fines from $15,625 to $18,150 per count.
Canadian Tire admitted liability for five products, knife sets and cookware.
A spokesperson said no customers were overcharged and the matter is resolved.

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Story summary

The court ordered Canadian Tire to pay nearly $1.3 million after pleading guilty to 74 counts of false advertising in Quebec.
Charges stem from a 2021 investigation by Quebec's consumer protection office.
The settlement includes fines from $15,625 to $18,150 per count.
Canadian Tire admitted liability for five products, knife sets and cookware.
A spokesperson said no customers were overcharged and the matter is resolved.