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Ontario’s new HST rebate: key details

Insights into the recently announced HST rebate for qualifying new homes.

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.

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.

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.

Canada launches safeguard inquiry on frozen and canned vegetable imports, announces potential inquiry on wood furniture and flooring

Canada has commenced a safeguard inquiry into imports of canned and frozen vegetables.

Finding the balance: how Canada should approach AI regulation

Policymakers can balance innovation with responsible governance, and a harm-based approach may be the way forward.

AI transactions: why traditional approaches fall short and how to adapt

AI has moved from a diligence consideration to a central driver of deal thesis and valuation in technology transactions.

Project Samara: the first regulator-approved Canadian tokenized bond

Project Samara evaluates how tokenization and distributed ledger technology can support bond issuance and settlement.

PDAC 2026: a moment of opportunity in a changing landscape

We explore the themes and messages we witnessed that are impacting the sector.

PE Points – Winter 2026

PE Points brings you the latest legal insights and important news to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving private equity landscape.