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

On June 6, 2024, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185), was given royal assent, bringing into force sweeping changes to the...

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

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

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...

News and insights from Osler’s market-leading Real Estate team (5th ed.) May 2024

Stay current on developing legislation and news from Osler’s Commercial Real Estate sector and learn about our team and what they have been...