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Privacy class actions gaining popularity

The past decade has seen a significant increase in the number of Canadian class actions filed following data breaches.

Ontario COVID-19 vaccination policy update for high risk settings: Key considerations for hospitals and healthcare organizations

On August 17, 2021, the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a directive pursuant to section 77.7 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act (the...

Advisory Committee on Open Banking releases Final Report

On August 4, 2021, the Advisory Committee on Open Banking (the Committee) released its Final Report, which includes 34 recommendations for the...

Another Canadian court denies certification of Cambridge Analytica class action

The Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan recently dismissed the plaintiff’s application for class certification in Kish v. Facebook, Inc., a...

Effective digital governance requires close collaboration

Strong collaboration between the federal and provincial governments will be essential to establishing a robust national digital governance system in...

Ontario Superior Court denies certification of Cambridge Analytica class action

On February 16, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a motion for class certification in Simpson v. Facebook, Inc., a putative...