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Navigating the changes: Québec’s Bill 72 amending the Consumer Protection Act is adopted

Bill 72 adds requirements relating to the price of food products, tipping practices, credit contracts, long-term contracts of lease and fraud.

Return of the hybrid: the rise of structured equity solutions

Organizations can achieve transformative capital solutions through structured equity transactions.

Strong Borders Act proposes sweeping changes to Canada’s AML regime

Canada’s Strong Borders Act proposes changes to the country’s AML regime, including increases to maximum administrative penalties and fines.

Q2 2025 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

As Mark Carney assumes office as prime minister, Canada is about to receive a strong fiscal stimulus, which analysts say could reduce the urgency...

How will private credit impact M&A transactions?

We look at how private credit entered the Canadian market and the role it could play in M&A transactions in the years to come.

Q1 2025 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

Canada at a crossroads: economic uncertainty in the wake of ‘America First’ With U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” trade...

Incoming consumer protection changes: Ontario regulations begin taking shape

Progress is being made in updating Ontario’s consumer protection legislation.

Federal government fast-tracks changes to Canada’s AML regime

We discuss the changes that affect factoring companies, cheque cashing businesses and other financial services businesses.

Preparing for amendments to derivatives trade reporting rules

On July 25, 2025, amendments to trade reporting rules for derivatives transactions will come into force.

Bitcoin-backed lending: opportunities and considerations for financial institutions

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve and mature, traditional financial institutions are increasingly seeking opportunities to engage with...