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Unanimous shareholder agreements: no signature left behind

Unanimous shareholder agreements play a critical role in shaping governance and oversight.

Canadian Securities Administrators finalize new WKSI rules

There are a number of important differences between the new WKSI rules and the current WKSI regime.

Canadian federal government proposes tax amendments

The draft changes cover CRA information requests, the Global Minimum Tax Act, cryptoasset reporting and various other measures.

Supreme Court of Canada splits on test for assuming jurisdiction

The case has significant implications for the ability of Canadian courts to assume jurisdiction over foreign defendants.

Federal government ordered to pay investors hundreds of millions for failing to live up to wireless spectrum licence auction promises

An Ontario decision has held the federal government liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to investors in wireless spectrum licences.

From purchase to repair: how Bill 29 reshapes consumer rights in Québec

Recent legislative amendments will require more rigorous obligations for merchants and manufacturers in relation to goods requiring maintenance.

Québec amendments affecting financial sector aim to harmonize with other Canadian jurisdictions

We outline the key aspects of the amendments and how they affect participants in the province’s financial sector.

Insights into Canada’s development of children’s privacy framework

Privacy, regulatory, legislative and policy developments continue to evolve rapidly.

Québec court issues key decision on public access to…access to information requests

Access to information requests themselves are not immune from access under the province’s access to information legislation.

Proposed enhancements to the regulatory framework for exchange-traded funds by the Canadian Securities Administrators

A consultation paper proposes enhancements to the regulatory framework for exchange-traded funds.