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Featured Osler Updates March 24, 2026

A client may terminate a service agreement to further its own commercial interests, Superior Court of Québec rules

The decision reaffirms the discretionary nature of a client’s right to terminate a service contract.

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A client may terminate a service agreement to further its own commercial interests, Superior Court of Québec rules
Featured Osler Updates March 25, 2026

Canada and Alberta sign draft cooperation agreement on impact assessment after historic MOU

We explore the key aspects of the new agreement and its potential implications for project proponents.

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Featured Osler Updates March 23, 2026

Québec Superior Court offers guidance on pre-packaged transactions in insolvency proceedings

The case establishes key criteria for determining when a prepack is appropriate in restructuring proceedings.

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Osler Update November 22, 2017

Liquidated damages: Canadian adoption, divergence and the necessity for restatement

Liquidated damages are a common element in Canadian construction contracts and serve as a useful risk allocation mechanism.

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Osler Update November 20, 2017

Financial regulatory landscape is evolving to protect consumers: A post-Wells Fargo world

Following revelations about Wells Fargo’s sales practices, Canadian regulators have launched many reviews, which could lead to big changes in the...

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Osler Update November 20, 2017

Specific consumer issues when doing business in Québec

The Québec Consumer Protection Act (CPA) presents many unique issues for businesses with Québec consumers. Here are the key tips and trends to...

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Osler Update November 20, 2017

Consumer protection and online advertising

The Competition Bureau (the Bureau), the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) and other regulators have identified the protection of consumers in...

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Osler Update November 20, 2017

Consumer data: Lessons learned from the security incident trenches

All businesses that collect and maintain consumer data are facing a rapidly evolving and sophisticated array of security threats to their data...

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Osler Update November 20, 2017

Pièges des clauses d’arbitrage, de renonciation et des clauses types dans les contrats de consommation

Arbitration Clauses, Waivers and Standard Clauses can be a valuable additional to consumer contract; however, it’s important to make sure that you...

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Osler Update November 20, 2017

Responsabilité du fait du produit : le risque réglementaire et l’exposition aux litiges

Les entreprises exerçant leurs activités dans le domaine des produits de consommation sont confrontées à de nombreux défis dans un contexte de...

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Osler Update November 16, 2017

Not so happy New Year: Ontario Rewards Points Legislation coming into force January 1, 2018

The wait is now over, as the Ontario government recently published Ontario Regulation 388/17 (the Regulation), which will come into force on January...

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Osler Update November 16, 2017

Legalized Marijuana: 5 key takeaways for your workplace

Canada’s federal government continues to move towards the legalization of recreational (non-medical) marijuana, with legislation expected to come...

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Osler Update November 15, 2017

The electrification of the economy: Ontario’s 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan

On October 26, 2017, the Ontario government issued its latest Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP) pursuant to the Energy Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016,...

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