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B.C.’s forever litigation: first tobacco, then opioids, now ‘forever chemicals’

B.C. has filed a proposed national class action against manufacturers of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Major Canadian tax bills enacted into law

Two major Canadian tax bills were enacted into law before Parliament adjourned for the summer.

Canadian capital gains tax increase to take effect June 25

The House of Commons voted to approve the NWMM on June 11, 2024.

Energy transition and the opportunity for Canada to be an ‘energy superpower’

Paula Olexiuk and Vivek Warrier address some of the projects and issues their clients are facing in this period of transition.

Fundamental changes made to Planning Act appeals as Bill 185 receives royal assent

The Act brings into force sweeping changes to the ability to file appeals of Planning Act decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Incoming changes to consumer protection legislation in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador

Businesses will need to carefully review their practices to ensure compliance with consumer protection legislation.

The board’s oversight in the age of AI: ethics, compliance and competitive advantage

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global business landscape at an almost dizzying speed.

Updated Ineligibility and Suspension Policy creates significant new compliance challenges for suppliers to Government of Canada

Selling goods and services to the Government of Canada just became more challenging.

Incoming changes to consumer protection laws: implications for financial service providers

A summary of the key changes expected to affect financial service providers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.