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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.

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.

CPA Ontario introduces new regulations governing alternative practice structures

CPA Ontario has introduced new regulations governing alternative practice structures.

Canadian prime minister announces ‘Productivity Mega Deduction’

Wide range of depreciable capital property permanently eligible for immediate expensing.

CRA to prioritize advance ruling requests for large investments

Investments of at least $1 billion in Canada get priority.

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-17 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 8/20 to 09/09.

The trade war tit-for-tat continues: United States responds to Canada’s retaliatory surtaxes with new tariffs and import prohibitions

The U.S. has imposed additional tariffs, modified the scope of certain existing tariffs and prohibited imports of certain Canadian goods.

When does an AI chatbot assistant become a regulated chatbot?

When does an AI assistant become a regulated chatbot under Canada’s proposed Digital Safety Act (Bill C-34)?