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Federal and Québec governments to adjust EV sales mandates: key developments and considerations

Changes in electric vehicle policy reflect a shift towards greater flexibility for the automotive sector in response to economic pressures.

Data sovereignty in light of the CLOUD Act: back to the future?

Ottawa and provincial governments across the country are facing demands for Canadians’ data to be protected.

Québec introduces Bill 109 on discoverability of French-language content on digital platforms

Québec’s Bill 109 aims to boost French-language content on digital platforms with new quotas and interface rules.

Beyond borders: government grants itself powerful access to data, reduced oversight

Bill C-2 has far-reaching implications for both businesses operating in Canada and civil liberties.

The emerging role of open source in advancing AI adoption

Open source significantly contributes to influencing the future of AI by shaping innovation, regulatory discussion and governance.

Québec adopts its regulation prohibiting motor vehicles and internal combustion engines by 2035

On December 16, 2024, Québec adopted the Regulation prescribing certain prohibitions as regards motor vehicles and internal combustion engines (the...

Overcoming infrastructure challenges critical to Canada’s EV ambition

A lack of adequate public EV-charging infrastructure in Canada is a leading obstacle to electric vehicle adoption.

Canada introduces sweeping bill to mandate tech and data interoperability in healthcare

On June 6, 2024, the federal Minister of Health introduced Bill C-72 — An Act respecting the interoperability of health information technology and...

Updated Ineligibility and Suspension Policy creates significant new compliance challenges for suppliers to Government of Canada

Selling goods and services to the Government of Canada just became more challenging. Effective today (May 31, 2024), participants in most new...

AccessPrivacy Monthly Call: Legislative Reform in the Canadian Privacy and Data Arena

In this month’s webinar, Adam Kardash is joined by Partners and Special Counsel from Osler's Privacy and Data...