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Co-investments: what investors should know

We look at the key features of co-investments and considerations for potential investors.

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-11 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 05/21 to 06/04.

How to be audit ready in the face of Canada’s new transfer pricing rules

We outline the amendments' key changes and the practical steps that taxpayers can take today to ensure compliance.

Construction law: British Columbia’s Construction Prompt Payment Act

The consultation period is now open for British Columbia’s Construction Prompt Payment Act.

CSA proposes to reshape share buybacks and shareholder reporting

We discuss the potential effects and considerations of these changes for issuers and significant shareholders.

The Solo International case: the Québec Financial Markets Tribunal sanctions a transnational pump-and-dump scheme, but leaves key questions unanswered

A closer look at the Solo International decision which highlights concerns about the justification for the penalties imposed.

Québec’s new municipal contracting framework comes into effect

We lay out the major changes from the previous regime.

Ontario Court of Appeal overrules Handley Estate, restores discretion to remedies for non-disclosure of partial settlement agreements

A new framework for disclosure of partial settlements has been adopted which affords courts greater discretion to fashion an appropriate remedy.

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-10 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 05/07 to 05/20.

Looking beyond the last cause: insurance coverage for multi-cause losses

The decision confirms that the last event in the chain may not be the event that determines coverage.