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Incoming consumer protection changes: Ontario regulations begin taking shape

Progress is being made in updating Ontario’s consumer protection legislation.

Québec’s privacy regulator prohibits retailer’s use of facial recognition for loss prevention

The CAI has prohibited a major grocery and pharmacy chain from deploying its proposed facial recognition pilot project.

Transfer pricing in times of tariff turmoil

We examine the intricate relationship between tariffs and transfer pricing, with insight on how protectionist measures impact pricing.

The emerging role of open source in advancing AI adoption

Open source significantly contributes to influencing the future of AI by shaping innovation, regulatory discussion and governance.

Federal government fast-tracks changes to Canada’s AML regime

We discuss the changes that affect factoring companies, cheque cashing businesses and other financial services businesses.

PDAC 2025: amid so much uncertainty, where do we go from here?

This year’s PDAC leaves more questions than answers.

Honouring Canadian privacy trailblazers on International Women’s Day

We take the opportunity to reflect on the achievements of women who have shaped the field of privacy in Canada.

Preparing for amendments to derivatives trade reporting rules

On July 25, 2025, amendments to trade reporting rules for derivatives transactions will come into force.

On guard for thee: update to the Canadian national security guidelines

The impact of a foreign investment on Canada’s economic security has been explicitly added as a factor of national security review.

Trump tariffs: President Trump proposes new measures on trading partners to address ‘non-reciprocal’ trade

We explain the memo, practical challenges, how Canada could be affected and its implications for international trade.