Événement Pierre Fitzgibbon Événement Pierre Fitzgibbon

A letter, not a law: looming deadlines, provincial uncertainty, and Ottawa’s push to reimagine Canada Health Act compliance

Starting April 1, 2026, patient charges for physician-equivalent services will be deemed extra-billing and user chargers will occur.

Ontario’s new HST rebate: key details

Insights into the recently announced HST rebate for qualifying new homes.

SEC updates its Enforcement Manual: a new era of transparency, fairness and due process?

We look at the key changes and their potential implications for Canadian companies that access the American capital markets.

Canada and Alberta sign draft cooperation agreement on impact assessment after historic MOU

We explore the key aspects of the new agreement and its potential implications for project proponents.

A client may terminate a service agreement to further its own commercial interests, Superior Court of Québec rules

The decision reaffirms the discretionary nature of a client’s right to terminate a service contract.

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-06 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 03/05 to 03/18.

Québec Superior Court offers guidance on pre-packaged transactions in insolvency proceedings

The case establishes key criteria for determining when a prepack is appropriate in restructuring proceedings.

Aboriginal title and private property: divergent approaches in Cowichan and Wolastoqey

An examination of two decisions and implications for Canadian governments, Indigenous Nations and private property owners.

Canada launches safeguard inquiry on frozen and canned vegetable imports, announces potential inquiry on wood furniture and flooring

Canada has commenced a safeguard inquiry into imports of canned and frozen vegetables.

Finding the balance: how Canada should approach AI regulation

Policymakers can balance innovation with responsible governance, and a harm-based approach may be the way forward.