Guide to new Canadian trust reporting rules

New rules expand which trusts have to file Canadian returns and what information is required. The first reporting deadline under the new rules is...

Compliance is starting to break the bank — it doesn’t have to

On February 21, 2024, LexisNexis Risk Solutions published its True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study, reporting on the results of a global...

Department of Finance releases consultation papers on patent box regime and SR&ED

The Department of Finance opened two consultations regarding a new patent box regime and the existing SR&ED program with comments due by April 15.

Chatbots: who could be liable for the accuracy of the output?

A recent decision of the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal raises interesting issues regarding the use of AI and the potential for liability.

Québec further tightens language rules for commerce and business: what you need to know

Québec is making further changes to its language law, with proposed amendments to the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business.

Canada’s new Online Harms Act (C-63): what you need to know

The Government of Canada introduced its long-anticipated online harms legislation, Bill C-63, on February 26. We look at the key duties the bill...

Canada amends Russia sanctions to combat sanctions evasion

On February 21, 2024, Canada expanded the scope of its sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with amendments aimed in large...

Recent developments impacting unanimous shareholder agreements in Ontario

Two recent Ontario cases illustrate how common provisions in unanimous shareholder agreements could be interpreted when majority and minority...

AUC inquiry update: Alberta to declare no-build zones and mandatory reclamation security requirements for renewable energy projects

On February 28, Alberta announced intended changes to its electricity generation regime, including an “agriculture first” approach and buffer...

AccessPrivacy Workshop: OPC Draft Guidance for Processing Biometrics: Call for Comments

An interactive workshop designed to help organizations and trade associations understand the scope, meaning, and impact of the proposed guidance, and...