Financial Services

What’s new in Québec’s consumer protection law?

Changes to consumer protection legislation in Québec will implications for those carrying on business in the province.

Tackling ‘snow washing’: expanding Canada’s anti-money laundering regime

Recent regulatory developments relating to AML and AFL are explored, as well as anticipated changes in the future.

Hurtling towards the future: regulatory development in the financial services sector

Developments in the financial services sector in 2024 are likely to have a continued impact on providers in the coming year.

Department of Finance seeks consultation by December 30 on changes to Canada’s AML regime

The consultation period for proposed new amendments to Canada’s Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorism Financing Act closes on Dec 31,...

The Québec AMF’s new information security incident reporting regime: what financial institutions need to know

Québec’s financial regulatory agency published a new information security incident reporting regime, with obligations for certain financial...

Q4 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

For months now, the rate of inflation has been heading in the right direction. After peaking back in 2022 at 8.1%, it has slowly worked its way back...

Québec seeks to amend Consumer Protection Act and related regulations to increase price and credit transparency

Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.

Aggressive enforcement by securities regulators continues

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted a Mareva injunction, freezing the assets of the defendant. The required...

Department of Finance proposes significant changes to federal financial institutions legislation and Criminal Code

The Department of Finance launched the third phrase of its review of the legislation governing Canada’s financial institutions.

Q3 2024 Economic Update with Stephen Poloz

Despite recent interest rate cuts, softening job numbers have many questioning whether the Canadian economy is slowing toward a recession.