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Osler Update August 31, 2023

Automatic renewals in Canadian consumer protection law

With the explosion of online service offerings over the last decade, subscription plans have become a significant source of income for many...

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Automatic renewals in Canadian consumer protection law
Blog June 28, 2023

Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions

On June 23, 2023, the criminal no-poach and wage fixing provisions added to the Competition Act (Act) in June 2022 will come into effect. The...

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Osler Update June 9, 2023

New criminal provision in the Competition Act presents unique challenges for franchisors

On June 23, amendments to the Competition Act will take effect that prohibit no-poach agreements and “conditions of employment” agreements...

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New criminal provision in the Competition Act presents unique challenges for franchisors
Osler Update June 2, 2023

Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions

The Competition Bureau has released its much-anticipated official guidance on new provisions relating to criminal wage fixing and no-poaching.

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Osler Update March 2, 2023

Retail Payment Activities Act: Draft regulations published for comment

On February 11, 2023, the Department of Finance published draft regulations (the draft Regulations) under the Retail Payment Activities Act (the...

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Retail Payment Activities Act: Draft regulations published for comment
Osler Update November 24, 2022

Franchisors beware: amendments to the Competition Act criminalize no-poach and no-hire provisions

Early next summer, amendments to the Competition Act will criminalize no-poach and no-hire provisions in certain circumstances. How could the new...

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Video July 12, 2022

Bill 96: Understanding Québec’s French language law

Bill 96, adopted by Québec’s National Assembly in May 2022, brings significant amendments to the Charter of the French Language that...

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Bill 96: Understanding Québec’s French language law
Osler Update July 12, 2022

Bill 96: Understanding Québec’s French language law

Bill 96, adopted by Québec’s National Assembly in May 2022, brings significant amendments to the Charter of the French Language that will affect...

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Osler Update June 22, 2022

Government of Canada bans many single-use plastics

After nearly two years of consultations with provincial and municipal governments, industry and individual Canadians, the Government of Canada has...

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Osler Update May 25, 2022

Québec adopts changes to the Charter of the French Language

Québec adopted Bill 96 on May 24, 2022. We discuss the law’s key amendments to the Québec Charter of the French Language and the new requirements...

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