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.

Evolving legal and political landscape creates uncertainty about securities regulation of crypto-related activity

We recap some recent cases from both sides of the border, with an eye to where enforcement activity may go from here.

Declining hostile bids, IPOs and public companies

Canada has seen a decline in hostile take-over bids and a rise in shareholder activism, alongside a continued decrease in IPOs suggesting policy...

Working for Workers Four: ‘artificial intelligence’ disclosure requirement

New Ontario regulation aims to provide transparency to job seekers, but more guidance is needed to ensure employer compliance.