Insights

Danielle Chu

Type (0)

Results

All Insights

Report Dec 5, 2024

The burden of protectionism: outlook for Canadian trade

The growing global trend towards protectionist trade policies is creating future trade uncertainty for businesses.

Read more
The burden of protectionism: outlook for Canadian trade
Osler Update Jul 29, 2024

New Digital Services Tax Act raises trade retaliation risk for Canadian exporters

Canada’s Digital Services Tax Act imposes a 3% tax on digital services revenue, but could prompt retaliatory tariffs by the United States.

Read more
New Digital Services Tax Act raises trade retaliation risk for Canadian exporters
Osler Update Apr 30, 2024

B.C. recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii — what the historic agreement makes clear, and questions remaining

A recent agreement between B.C. and the Council of the Haida Nation is one of very few instances in which Aboriginal title has been formally...

Read more
B.C. recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii — what the historic agreement makes clear, and questions remaining
Osler Update Mar 1, 2024

Canada amends Russia sanctions to combat sanctions evasion

On February 21, 2024, Canada expanded the scope of its sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with amendments aimed in large...

Read more
Canada amends Russia sanctions to combat sanctions evasion
Blog Jun 28, 2023

Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions

On June 23, 2023, the criminal no-poach and wage fixing provisions added to the Competition Act (Act) in June 2022 will come into effect. The...

Read more
Osler Update Jun 2, 2023

Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions

The Competition Bureau has released its much-anticipated official guidance on new provisions relating to criminal wage fixing and no-poaching.

Read more
Blog May 5, 2023

Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: what businesses need to know

Modern slavery — specifically forced labour — is a global challenge. The International Labour Organization estimates that 28...

Read more
Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: what businesses need to know
Osler Update Jan 11, 2023

Trade law, sanctions and export controls in a new era of global geopolitics

In 2021, “maintaining the status quo” was the defining feature of the Canadian trade landscape.

Read more
Osler Update Dec 12, 2022

Proposed amendments to Canada’s national security regime establish mandatory pre-closing review process for sensitive investments and expand enforcement powers

Emphasizing the importance of foreign investment to Canada’s economy, Bill C-34 proposes to establish mandatory pre-closing review process for...

Read more
Osler Update Nov 21, 2022

Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry launches public consultations for comprehensive Competition Act review

Last week, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, formally announced the launch of a comprehensive...

Read more