Completing the Law 25 puzzle: insight into the right to data portability

Starting September 22, 2024, the final Law 25 amendments to the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (the...

Proposed amendments would allow email summons from the Ontario Securities Commission

Following a recommendation from the province’s Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce, Ontario is proposing to ease the requirements for the...

A Paramount dismissal — ONCA dismisses appeal of Premium Host Inc. v. Paramount Franchise Group, 2023 ONSC 1507

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released its much anticipated decision on a dispute about disclosure practices in Paramount Franchise Group’s grant...

Curb your (lobbying) enthusiasm? Navigating Canada’s lobbying regulations – insights for the pharmaceutical industry

The interplay of legal frameworks, ethical considerations and diverse stakeholders make lobbying a complex and sensitive process.

Québec insider trading decision discusses transactional certainty for the materiality criterion

The Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal considered insider trading allegations around a proposed takeover of a Canadian energy company.

‘Working for workers’ means more work for employers

The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is proposing significant changes to the requirements of job postings...

Aggressive enforcement by securities regulators continues

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted a Mareva injunction, freezing the assets of the defendant. The required...

Employment and Labour Law Insights quarterly webinar – September 2024

No matter your industry, staying up to date on employment and labour law is critical for legal and business professionals across Canada. Osler has...

Materiality in insider trading: recent insights from the Québec Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal

What threshold must a proposed transaction meet to be classified as material non-public information? Pursuant to Québec’s Securities Act,...

Department of Finance proposes significant changes to federal financial institutions legislation and Criminal Code

The Department of Finance launched the third phrase of its review of the legislation governing Canada’s financial institutions.