Danielle Chu

Canada bans Russian gold imports and export of various manufacturing services, and designates ‘disinformation agents’

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters the half-year mark, Canada announces further sanctions prohibiting the import of certain gold products from...

Investment Canada Act voluntary national security notification process for non-controlling investments to take effect August 2, 2022

Osler lawyers provide a synopsis of a new voluntary notification option within the national security review regime of the Investment Canada Act.

First round of amendments to the Competition Act now in effect

Amendments to Canada’s Competition Act received Royal Assent on June 23, including increased penalties for anti-competitive conduct, among other...

Canada bans the export of certain services to Russia

Canada announces the prohibition of certain services to Russia, targeting the operation of its oil, gas and chemical industries, which together make...

First round of proposed amendments to the Competition Act revealed

Proposed amendments to Canada’s Competition Act would introduce significantly higher penalties for anti-competitive conduct and criminalize...

Canada expands sanctions against Russia with ‘Restricted Goods and Technologies List’

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine persists, Canada has created the “Restricted Goods and Technologies List” and implemented regulations...

Canada revokes Most-Favoured-Nation tariff status from Russia and Belarus

As Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine continues, Canada revoked Most-Favoured-Nation tariff status from Russia and Belarus, resulting in a 35%...

Canada’s sanctions and measures on Russia: what Canadian businesses need to know

Following the invasion of Ukraine, Canada and its allies have announced significant economic sanctions on Russia, including the removal of several...

Canada announces fresh sanctions on Russia over actions in Ukraine

The Canadian federal government has announced new sanctions on Russia over its activities in Ukraine, with implications for Canadian businesses.

Proposed amendments to national security review regime: voluntary filings and substantially expanded review timeline

The proposed amendments will have important implications for foreign investors and closely aligns Canada’s regime with the approach in other...