Crypto, competence-competence, and the courts: analyzing the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Lochan v. Binance

Ontario Court of Appeal provides guidance on competence-competence principle and enforceability of arbitration clauses in standard-form contracts.

Federal government plans mandatory climate disclosures for large private CBCA companies and voluntary sustainable investment guidelines

The federal government has announced complementary plans to enhance corporate sustainability and transparency.

The proposed GST/HST holiday: Santa comes early for consumers, retailers get coal

The proposed GST/HST holiday might be more headache and hassle for retailers during an already busy holiday season.

Will access finally equal delivery? Progress in access model for certain Canadian continuous disclosure documents

An alternative model for the delivery of certain continuous disclosure documents by non-investment fund reporting issuers is back on the table.

Past performance suggests future results: what a second Trump presidency means for Canadian trade

Canada’s uniquely close economic ties with the U.S. make it particularly vulnerable during the second Trump presidency.

Navigating uncertainty: how U.S. trade policies could impact Canadian businesses

The 2024 U.S. election results could bring significant implications for Canadian businesses, as changes in trade and tariff policies may directly...

Indigenous Law Insights: year in review and look ahead to 2025

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Water cannot be turned into wine: Cormark and the legality of triangular hedging transactions

The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has provided important guidance on hedging transactions in connection with private placements.

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: Government support

Evaluating federal and provincial incentives and investments being used to fast-track achievement of Canada’s EV ambition.

CSA disclosure review highlights AI-washing and greenwashing among other continuous disclosure concerns

Areas that require disclosure improvements by Canadian reporting issuers include promotional claims about artificial intelligence and sustainability.