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Osler Update Apr 30, 2024

B.C. recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii — what the historic agreement makes clear, and questions remaining

A recent agreement between B.C. and the Council of the Haida Nation is one of very few instances in which Aboriginal title has been formally...

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B.C. recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii — what the historic agreement makes clear, and questions remaining
Podcast Apr 1, 2024

Trends in shareholder activism

In this episode of the podcast, guest host Teresa Tomchak, a partner in the litigation group at Osler, and David Salmon, President of Laurel Hill...

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Trends in shareholder activism
Blog Mar 27, 2024

Bill 149 receives royal assent

Ontario’s Bill 149, which imposes new requirements regarding pay transparency, Canadian work experience and the use of AI in job postings, has...

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Bill 149 receives royal assent
Osler Update Mar 13, 2024

CSA publishes updated guidance on ESG-related investment fund disclosure

On March 7, the Canadian Securities Administrators released expanded guidance on disclosure and sales communication practices for ESG-related...

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CSA publishes updated guidance on ESG-related investment fund disclosure
Video Jan 17, 2024

ESG and shareholder activism: key tips for issuers

Shareholder activism is on the rise in Canada. Investors are closely monitoring environmental, social and governance (ESG) related disclosure,...

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ESG and shareholder activism: key tips for issuers
Osler Update Jan 15, 2024

Public Safety releases guidance and hosts technical briefing on supply chains diligence legislation

On January 1, 2024, Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act came into force, introducing annual reporting...

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Public Safety releases guidance and hosts technical briefing on supply chains diligence legislation
Osler Update Jan 5, 2024

Regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) in Canada

The federal government recently announced its intention to designate PFAS as a class of toxic substances under CEPA.

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Regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) in Canada
Blog Dec 14, 2023

New Saskatchewan law continues accessibility legislation trend

The Accessible Saskatchewan Act came into force on December 3, 2023.  This is a continuation of the trend towards such accessibility legislation...

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New Saskatchewan law continues accessibility legislation trend
Osler Update Dec 11, 2023

A tempest of change: impact of climate-related litigation and regulation

It was a year of significant change for climate-related litigation and regulation in 2023. The volume of climate litigation increased significantly...

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A tempest of change: impact of climate-related litigation and regulation
Osler Update Nov 29, 2023

Significant amendments to Canada’s Competition Act with far-reaching implications

Introduced in Parliament on November 28, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 proposes substantial amendments to Canada's Competition...

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