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Featured Osler Updates March 24, 2026

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.

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A client may terminate a service agreement to further its own commercial interests, Superior Court of Québec rules
Featured Osler Updates March 25, 2026

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.

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Featured Osler Updates March 23, 2026

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.

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Osler Update June 6, 2022

SEC’s prescriptive climate disclosure proposal could impose new ESG obligations on Canadian inter-listed issuers

On March 21, 2022, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposed rule for the enhancement and standardization of...

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Osler Update May 31, 2022

Canada’s dairy tariff rate quotas under fire again: New Zealand and the U.S. challenge Canada’s import controls

After at CUSMA dispute resolution panel found that Canada’s dairy tariff rate quota policies violated its obligations, Canada amended the policies...

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Osler Update May 27, 2022

Ontario courts revisit guidance on employment termination clauses

Two recent Ontario court decisions should remind employers that even employment agreements negotiated between parties with the assistance of counsel...

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Ontario courts revisit guidance on employment termination clauses
Osler Update May 25, 2022

Québec adopts changes to the Charter of the French Language

Québec adopted Bill 96 on May 24, 2022. We discuss the law’s key amendments to the Québec Charter of the French Language and the new requirements...

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Osler Update May 24, 2022

Canadian animal health market update 2022: A growing and consolidating market

The continuing growth of pet ownership and veterinary practice consolidation are discussed by Osler lawyers Vincent de Grandpré and Geoff Langen in...

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Osler Update May 24, 2022

International Sustainability Standards Board releases draft sustainability and climate change disclosure proposals for public comment

The International Sustainability Standards Board has issued proposed global standards for sustainability- and climate-related disclosure for public...

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Osler Update May 24, 2022

Bringing ‘offshore’ digital asset transaction information onshore: The OECD’s proposed crypto asset reporting framework

Osler lawyers share their insights on the OECD’s proposed global tax transparency framework intended to provide for the reporting and exchange of...

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Bringing ‘offshore’ digital asset transaction information onshore: The OECD’s proposed crypto asset reporting framework
Osler Update May 17, 2022

Refinitiv announces 2024 CDOR cessation

Refinitiv announced on May 16, 2022, that it will cease the calculation and publication of the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR) on June 28, 2024....

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Osler Update May 12, 2022

Accessibility with a plan: new accessibility regulations in British Columbia and Manitoba

New regulations in British Columbia and Manitoba aim to promote equal participation in employment and public services for individuals with...

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Osler Update May 12, 2022

Fintechs: Negotiating service contracts with financial institutions

In their paper, Osler lawyers Simon Hodgett and Christine Jackson share their insights on factors to consider when negotiating commercial contracts...

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