Q3 2025 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

U.S. tariffs continue to pose challenges for the Canadian economy and President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act threatens even further...

Ontario Court confirms continued vesting of stock options and RSUs not guaranteed for statutory notice period

In the case of an employee termination, stock options and restricted share units are not “wages” pursuant to the Employment Standards Act.

From purchase to repair: how Bill 29 reshapes consumer rights in Québec

Recent legislative amendments will require more rigorous obligations for merchants and manufacturers in relation to goods requiring maintenance.

AccessPrivacy Workshop: the OPC’s Exploratory Consultation on the Development of a Children’s Privacy Code 

A public consultation has been commenced by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) to solicit stakeholder input on the OPC's...

Understanding the CSA’s OBSI reform proposal

The Canadian Securities Administrators released a new proposed framework for an independent dispute resolution service with binding authority.

Expanded enforcement powers: is CIRO now exercising ‘statutory’ powers?

Recent statutory amendments have expanded the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) enforcement toolkit.

OSC adopts new framework to distribute funds from disgorgement orders to harmed investors

We review the new regime and its potential implications for both investors and the regulator.

Québec amendments affecting financial sector aim to harmonize with other Canadian jurisdictions

We outline the key aspects of the amendments and how they affect participants in the province’s financial sector.

Insights into Canada’s development of children’s privacy framework

Privacy, regulatory, legislative and policy developments continue to evolve rapidly.

Québec court issues key decision on public access to…access to information requests

Access to information requests themselves are not immune from access under the province’s access to information legislation.