OSFI’s streamlined bank incorporation framework: what eligible applicants need to know

The framework aims to provide eligible applicants a more efficient pathway to becoming a federally regulated financial institution.

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-13 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 06/19 to 07/08.

Continuation vehicles in private equity: structuring, governance and execution

Continuation vehicles are becoming an increasingly standard feature of the private equity toolkit.

Court of Appeal upholds three-year employment commitment following business sale despite termination clause

An asset purchase agreement’s employment guarantee superseded an employment contract’s early termination provision.

B.C.’s new compliance and enforcement agency reshapes natural resource oversight

Natural resource operators may face a more centralized enforcement environment.

CSA finalizes ‘access equals delivery’ model for continuous disclosure documents: practical implications for reporting issuers

A new access model introduced by the CSA provides an opportunity to provide electronic access to certain continuous disclosure documents.

CCDC releases 2026 documents for design-build and progressive design-build contracting

We explore what contracting parties need to know about the new documents and delivery models.

Alberta’s data centre regulations: guidance on power generation for large load facilities

Insights into the new framework intended to support data centre investment while addressing challenges associated with increased electricity demand.

The Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (Bill C-36): key obligations and enforcement overview

A detailed examination of proposed changes to federal private-sector privacy law, including how it compares to existing legislation and previous Bill...

To stay or not to stay: the arrival of parallel Canadian securities class actions

An Ontario court recently refused to stay a proposed global securities class action commenced in Ontario despite a substantially similar proceeding...