Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative: a new government procurement pathway for Canadian drone technology

We lay out the requirements, the broad range of organizations open to apply and how the initiative reflects a broader shift in how Canada approaches...

Select renewable energy developments in Canada: what you need to know

A closer look at recent clean energy announcements from across the country.

When a resignation is more than it appears: a million dollar reminder about the duty to inquire

Employee accommodation issues involving mental health require careful and proactive handling.

Ontario Court of Appeal updates framework for leave to appeal from divisional court decisions

The Court of Appeal’s modernized approach requires the proposed question to be arguable and sufficiently important to the public.

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-18 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 09/10 to 09/23.

Bill C-39 aims to speed up federal reviews and project decisions

Amendments have been proposed by the federal government relating to approvals and regulation of major projects.

Privacy class actions: the professional information exception under scrutiny in Québec

A Québec class action authorization decision explores the interaction between privacy laws and business intelligence platforms.

Setting new standard for arbitration appeals: Supreme Court to hear standard of review appeals of arbitral awards

The SCC has the opportunity to definitively establish what standard of review should apply on appeals of commercial arbitration decisions.

CPA Ontario introduces new regulations governing alternative practice structures

CPA Ontario has introduced new regulations governing alternative practice structures.

Indigenous Law Insights – September 2026

Stay current with the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada by joining Osler’s Indigenous Law Insights, a monthly...