Investment Canada Act and Competition Act Quick Reference – 2026

There are multiple thresholds for the net benefit review of direct acquisitions of control of a Canadian business by a non‑Canadian WTO investor.

Indigenous Law Insights – May 2026

Stay current with the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada by joining Osler’s Indigenous Law Insights, a monthly...

Canada and Alberta advance proposed West Coast oil pipeline through implementation agreement

An announced implementation agreement is intended to advance certain commitments under the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding..

British Columbia Court of Appeal clarifies ‘sufficient occupation’ to establish Aboriginal title in Nuchatlaht

The Court declared Aboriginal title over the entire 201-square-kilometre claim area of Nootka Island on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Ontario Court of Appeal offers clarification on post-employment earnings and employers’ evidentiary burden in mitigation analysis

Employers should request complete information about any employment income earned during the alleged common law reasonable notice period.

Canada moves ahead with changes to qualified investments for registered plans

Government introduced Bill C-31 that includes previously released proposal to add two new “qualified investment” fund categories.

Scaling your workforce with confidence: employment strategies for emerging and high-growth companies

Steven Dickie, partner, and Irmak Aydemir, associate, from Osler’s Employment and Labour group walked through key employment considerations...

Voting by mail extended in Québec: successful court challenge leads to amendment of the Election Act

The amendment follows a decision issued last year by the Superior Court of Québec on a challenge in which Osler represented the plaintiff pro bono.

Sopinka, Gelowitz and Rankin on the Conduct of an Appeal, 6th Edition

This up-to-date version is the most current textbook available on appellate practice in Canada.

Forever chemicals, forever liability? The rise of PFAS class actions in Canada

Canadian courts are now grappling with claims over alleged contamination from PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”