Investment Canada Act and Competition Act Quick Reference – 2026

Investment Canada Act thresholds There are multiple thresholds for the net benefit review of direct acquisitions of control of a Canadian...

Navigating the ‘silver tsunami’: how search funds are redefining succession planning in the Canadian SME market

Canada’s founder-led SME market is approaching a demographic inflection point.

Capital call facilities: key considerations and protections for private equity funds

Capital call facilities are an important tool for private equity sponsors, providing flexibility and efficiency in fund management.

Equity line financing: a strategic tool for large-scale projects in Canada

The equity line structure is a governance-rich approach to equity financing that aligns funding needs with project milestones.

Drone law in Canada – new rules and current regulatory environment

Canada has one of the most comprehensive and structured drone regulatory frameworks in the world.

Sealing the sacred: court protects Indigenous cultural information

The Supreme Court of B.C. recognized the importance of protecting sensitive Indigenous cultural information while facilitating access to justice.

Abbott v. London Health Sciences Centre: Ontario Court of Appeal reaffirms the authority of hospital boards to manage resources

The guidance comes at a time when many hospitals are facing tremendous pressures to recover from the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada further shuts its market to steel imports – CBSA guidance released

On December 11, 2025, Canada issued steel import restrictions, effective December 26, 2025, with a 25% surtax on many steel derivatives.

Bill C-16: updates to Canada’s federal child sexual abuse and exploitation material reporting regime

The bill proposes criminal law reforms including changes to child sexual abuse and exploitation material reporting obligations for online services.

UNDRIP in B.C. law: Court of Appeal confirms immediate effect and targets mineral claim regime

B.C. has been instructed by the courts to resolve the inconsistencies between the province’s mineral claims regime and UNDRIP rights and standards.