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Featured Osler Updates May 22, 2026

Canada and Alberta advance proposed West Coast oil pipeline through implementation agreement

An announced implementation agreement is intended to advance certain commitments under the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding..

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Canada and Alberta advance proposed West Coast oil pipeline through implementation agreement
Featured Osler Updates June 2, 2026

The Solo International case: the Québec Financial Markets Tribunal sanctions a transnational pump-and-dump scheme, but leaves key questions unanswered

A closer look at the Solo International decision which highlights concerns about the justification for the penalties imposed.

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Featured Osler Updates June 2, 2026

Québec’s new municipal contracting framework comes into effect

We lay out the major changes from the previous regime.

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Osler Update September 25, 2023

Canadian securities regulators propose permanent WKSI program

The Canadian Securities Administrators have announced proposed amendments to implement a permanent expedited shelf prospectus regime for...

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Canadian securities regulators propose permanent WKSI program
Osler Update September 21, 2023

Enhanced GST rental rebate for purpose-built rental properties

The Government of Canada has introduced legislation to enhance the GST rental rebate on new purpose-built rental housing. We examine the proposed new...

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Enhanced GST rental rebate for purpose-built rental properties
Osler Update September 18, 2023

Next phase of Competition Act amendments on the fast track

Late last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled plans to introduce additional significant amendments to the Competition Act, including giving...

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Osler Update September 15, 2023

Employees affected: Superior Court of Québec clarifies the status of employee claims in CCAA proceedings

A recent judgment clarifies the scope of employee claims affected by a CCAA plan of arrangement.

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Employees affected: Superior Court of Québec clarifies the status of employee claims in CCAA proceedings
Osler Update September 14, 2023

CPTPP panel releases decision on Canada’s practices regarding allocation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement

The regulation of Canada’s dairy industry continues to be a point of contention between Canada and its trading partners. We look at the CPTPP...

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CPTPP panel releases decision on Canada’s practices regarding allocation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement
Osler Update September 13, 2023

Alberta Utilities Commission provides update regarding inquiry into development of electricity generation in Alberta

The Alberta Utilities Commission has released further details regarding their inquiry into renewable electricity generation.

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Osler Update September 12, 2023

IOSCO unveils consultation report on global DeFi regulation

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published its second report in accordance with its Crypto-Asset Roadmap, Policy...

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Osler Update September 11, 2023

Ontario Superior Court rules on fair value in Baffinland dissent decision

In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) found that the price at which a takeover bid process was ultimately...

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Ontario Superior Court rules on fair value in Baffinland dissent decision
Osler Update September 8, 2023

Update to the Government of Alberta pause on new renewable energy project approvals

The Alberta Utilities Commission will continue to process renewable energy project applications up to the approval stage, outlining new interim...

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Osler Update August 31, 2023

Automatic renewals in Canadian consumer protection law

With the explosion of online service offerings over the last decade, subscription plans have become a significant source of income for many...

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Automatic renewals in Canadian consumer protection law