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Water cannot be turned into wine: Cormark and the legality of triangular hedging transactions

The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has provided important guidance on hedging transactions in connection with private placements.

CSA disclosure review highlights AI-washing and greenwashing among other continuous disclosure concerns

Areas that require disclosure improvements by Canadian reporting issuers include promotional claims about artificial intelligence and sustainability.

Supreme Court clarifies standard of review for challenges to subordinate legislation

The Court held that the same flexible standard of review for administrative decisions applies to challenges to regulations.

Tax benefits of being a CCPC as a Canadian startup company

A Canadian company that qualifies as a “Canadian-controlled private corporation” (CCPC) under the Income Tax Act (the Act) is eligible to...

Federal government announces constitutionally questionable oil and gas sector emissions cap

Utilizing a cap-and-trade system, the proposed regulations would require the sector to reduce emissions by 35% below 2019 emissions by 2030.

Québec seeks to amend Consumer Protection Act and related regulations to increase price and credit transparency

Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.

Supreme Court of Canada demonstrates flexibility of corporate attribution in the bankruptcy and insolvency context

The corporate attribution doctrine is refined to ensure that it does not undermine the policy of bankruptcy and insolvency legislation.

OSI releases first candidate definition of ‘open source AI’ for final comments

The role of open source AI systems is becoming increasingly relevant as AI continues to reshape industries.

Law Commission of Ontario calls for further modernization of province’s Consumer Protection Act

The Law Commission of Ontario has released 32 recommendations for reforms, amendments and regulations aimed at the digital marketplace.

Completing the Law 25 puzzle: insight into the right to data portability

Starting September 22, 2024, the final Law 25 amendments to the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (the...