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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 10, 2021

Amendments to reduce certificate requirements for Alberta limited partnerships now in force

The Amendments also address the applicability of the laws of other jurisdictions to limited partnerships registered as extra-provincial limited...

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Osler Update June 7, 2021

G7 Finance Ministers back international tax reform (Pillar One and Pillar Two), including introducing a global minimum tax of at least 15%

On June 5, 2021, the Finance Ministers from the G7 group of leading economies (including Canada) committed to the principal design elements for the...

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Osler Update June 1, 2021

Antigen rapid testing guidelines for employer-initiated testing

Provincial governments have released guidelines for employers who wish to use testing and screening in order to manage their workplaces.

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Osler Update June 1, 2021

Come one, come all! Ontario establishes new ‘super tribunal’ to hear land and environmental matters: The Ontario Land Tribunal

Ontario has opened the doors to a new “super” tribunal established to hear land and environmental matters in Ontario – the Ontario Land...

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Osler Update May 31, 2021

B.C. introduces paid sick leave regime

The British Columbia government has introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act, RSBC 1996, c 113., which require employers to provide...

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B.C. introduces paid sick leave regime
Osler Update May 28, 2021

La technologie de reconnaissance faciale reposant sur l’IA pose de nouveaux défis (webinaire)

L’utilisation croissante de la technologie faciale reposant sur l’IA à des fins d’identification suscite des inquiétudes quant aux préjugés...

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Osler Update May 20, 2021

Ontario court ‘puts the squeeze’ on franchisors and their disclosure documents

The Ontario Superior Court decision in 2611707 Ontario Inc., et al v. Freshly Squeezed Franchise Juice Corporation, et al.is an indication that more...

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Ontario court ‘puts the squeeze’ on franchisors and their disclosure documents
Osler Update May 19, 2021

Effective digital governance requires close collaboration

Strong collaboration between the federal and provincial governments will be essential to establishing a robust national digital governance system in...

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Osler Update May 18, 2021

Streamlining document generation can reduce your risk

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a critical source of information in the franchise agreement process. For many franchisors, putting...

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Osler Update May 17, 2021

Potential Canadian implications of the Archegos fallout

Global bank losses following the Archegos Capital Management fallout now surpass $10 billion, prompting renewed focus in the United States on...

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Potential Canadian implications of the Archegos fallout