The burden of protectionism: outlook for Canadian trade

The growing global trend towards protectionist trade policies is creating future trade uncertainty for businesses.

Highlights of the new Competition Act and pending changes for foreign investment

We explore what all these and other changes mean for businesses operating in Canada.

Spotlight on greenwashing under the Competition Act

Businesses should be mindful of greenwashing after recent legislative amendments aim to curb misleading and unsubstantiated claims.

Canadian mandatory climate disclosure rules in the forecast

Canadian public companies should prepare for the impending mandatory climate-related disclosure requirement.

Navigating Canada’s evolving carbon markets

Carbon markets present an opportunity to contribute to Canada’s climate objectives.

Overcoming infrastructure challenges critical to Canada’s EV ambition

A lack of adequate public EV-charging infrastructure in Canada is a leading obstacle to electric vehicle adoption.

Consult before exploring: mineral tenure and Indigenous rights

In Osler Legal Outlook, we explore what these developments could mean for mineral exploration in 2025 and beyond.

The changing environment of federal impact assessment

The current state of the federal Impact Assessment Act is examined, and possible future changes to the Act are explored.

Developing Canada’s critical minerals for energy transition

Regulatory reform in the mining sector is needed to cultivate the development of Canada’s critical minerals for energy transition.

Presenting our Legal Outlook

Osler Legal Outlook provides a look back on key legal developments in 2024 and a look forward to the implications for 2025 and beyond.