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B.C.’s forever litigation: first tobacco, then opioids, now ‘forever chemicals’

On June 21, 2024, the B.C. government filed a proposed national class action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against manufacturers of...

Securities and Exchange Commission approval of Ether ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a proposed rule change allowing major exchanges to list Ethereum exchange-traded funds.

Indigenous Law Insights: Tribunal consultation and Indigenous business procurement

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada....

Major Canadian tax bills enacted into law

Two major Canadian tax bills were enacted into law before Parliament adjourned for the summer. The Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023...

Canadian capital gains tax increase to take effect June 25

Update: On January 31, 2025, the Canadian federal government announced that it was deferring the previously announced increase to the capital...

Alberta Court releases first decision addressing adjudication under Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act

The Alberta Court released its first decision addressing the streamlined adjudication process under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. In...

Coming soon: navigating new consumer protection laws in Canada

Elizabeth Sale (Financial Services Regulatory), Dominic Mochrie (Retail and Consumer Products), Christine Jackson (Retail and Consumer...

Energy transition and the opportunity for Canada to be an ‘energy superpower’

In conversation with: Paula Olexiuk and Vivek Warrier The energy transition in Canada is a complex process involving the shift from traditional...

No property, no investment: Koch Industries’ carbon allowances not an ‘asset’ under NAFTA

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) recently released its highly anticipated decision in Koch Industries,...