CALGARY — An oil and gas industry group is calling on the federal Competition Bureau to ensure environmental groups are held to the same truth-in-advertising standards as other sectors under new federal greenwashing rules.

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers — which represents the country’s oil and gas companies — said Thursday it has submitted formal recommendations to the bureau, which is in the process of developing guidance around the new legislation.

A new federal law requires corporations to be able to provide evidence to support their environmental claims{ai:summary}<p>The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers urges the federal Competition Bureau to apply truth-in-advertising standards to environmental groups in line with new greenwashing regulations. They have submitted formal recommendations for consideration.  </p><p>#politics</p>

Hold environmental groups to same anti-greenwashing laws we face: petroleum association

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