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,...

Fundamental changes made to Planning Act appeals as Bill 185 receives royal assent

The Act brings into force sweeping changes to the ability to file appeals of Planning Act decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Canada’s Forced Labour Import Ban and Other Energy-Related Trade Issues

Canada's import ban on goods produced by forced or child labour, introduced in 2020 and expanded by the Fighting Against Forced Labour and...

Real estate joint ventures – challenges in a shifting landscape

A look at potential roadblocks and the path to limited conflicts In an ever-changing real estate market, resolving differences between joint...

Incoming changes to consumer protection legislation in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador

Businesses will need to carefully review their practices to ensure compliance with consumer protection legislation.

The board’s oversight in the age of AI: ethics, compliance and competitive advantage

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global business landscape at an almost dizzying speed. Many organizations, and their directors,...

So you’ve submitted your report under Canada’s Modern Slavery Act — now what? Best practices to ensure supply chain compliance

The first reporting deadline under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Modern Slavery Act or the...

Updated Ineligibility and Suspension Policy creates significant new compliance challenges for suppliers to Government of Canada

Selling goods and services to the Government of Canada just became more challenging. Effective today (May 31, 2024), participants in most new...

Incoming changes to consumer protection laws: implications for financial service providers

Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have introduced new legislation to overhaul their respective consumer protection regimes,...

AccessPrivacy Monthly Call: Legislative Reform in the Canadian Privacy and Data Arena

In this month’s webinar, Adam Kardash is joined by Partners and Special Counsel from Osler's Privacy and Data...