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M&A transactions involving AI companies: representations and warranties

Companies that develop AI technologies have become highly attractive acquisition targets.

Updated guidance and lessons learned after second year under Canada’s Supply Chains Act

Businesses should expect the status quo in 2025 for reporting requirements under Canada’s Supply Chains Act.

Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation sign landmark self-government treaty

We discuss the main elements of the landmark self-government treaty and remaining areas of uncertainty.

All roads lead to the Crown: the intersection of Aboriginal title and fee simple land

A November 2024 decision held that Aboriginal title could be declared over land owned by private companies in the province.

‘Agreements must be kept’: Supreme Court applies the honour of the Crown to contracts with Indigenous Peoples

The Supreme Court found that the honour of the Crown can be engaged when governments enter into contracts with Indigenous Peoples.

Legislative Update Report No. 2024-24 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 12/12 to 12/25 Note: If you...

Competition Bureau releases draft environmental claims guidelines for public consultation

We examine the key observations from the draft guidelines and what businesses need to consider when making environmental claims.

Registrar to begin cancellation proceedings for randomly selected trademark registrations

Starting in January 2025, the Trademarks Opposition Board will begin a pilot project where the Registrar of Trademarks will initiate cancellation...

CSSB issues final framework for voluntary climate-related disclosures

We compare the final framework to the earlier proposed version and look ahead to how the CSA may respond with its rules in 2025.

Navigating AI systems in capital markets: recent guidance from the CSA

The CSA issued a Staff Notice earlier this month providing guidance on the application of securities legislation to AI systems in capital markets.