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Featured Osler Updates May 11, 2026

Forever chemicals, forever liability? The rise of PFAS class actions in Canada

Canadian courts are now grappling with claims over alleged contamination from PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”

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Forever chemicals, forever liability? The rise of PFAS class actions in Canada
Featured Osler Updates May 13, 2026

Voting by mail extended in Québec: successful court challenge leads to amendment of the Election Act

The amendment follows a decision issued last year by the Superior Court of Québec on a challenge in which Osler represented the plaintiff pro bono.

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Featured Osler Updates May 7, 2026

Canada moves ahead with changes to qualified investments for registered plans

Government introduced Bill C-31 that includes previously released proposal to add two new “qualified investment” fund categories.

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Osler Update December 16, 2025

Canada further shuts its market to steel imports

We recap the new restrictions and their implications for Canadian businesses.

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Canada further shuts its market to steel imports
Osler Update December 9, 2025

10 Privacy Trends of 2025

For privacy professionals, the 10 privacy trends of 2025 show a steady rise in regulatory expectations.

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10 Privacy Trends of 2025
Osler Update December 8, 2025

Québec’s Bill 10: new rules for subscriptions and ticket resale practices – what businesses need to know

The proposals would create a new legal framework for businesses in these sectors, amplifying risk in class action matters and regulatory scrutiny.

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Québec’s Bill 10: new rules for subscriptions and ticket resale practices – what businesses need to know
Osler Update December 5, 2025

Canada and Alberta sign MOU that rolls back risk in Canadian energy and commits to broad new energy accord

The agreement marks a significant step to reducing regulatory and political risks around major energy infrastructure projects in the country.

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Canada and Alberta sign MOU that rolls back risk in Canadian energy and commits to broad new energy accord
Osler Update December 2, 2025

Canada releases draft framework for stablecoin regulation

The proposed Stablecoin Act is aimed at creating a prudential regime for permitted stablecoins.

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Canada releases draft framework for stablecoin regulation
Osler Update December 2, 2025

Pre-trial trademark injunctions: hard to get but worth the squeeze?

Pre-trial injunctions are highly desirable remedies for halting trademark infringement while litigation is ongoing.

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Pre-trial trademark injunctions: hard to get but worth the squeeze?
Osler Update December 1, 2025

From pit wall to policy: what Lundin means for public company disclosure

The SCC’s recent decision provides guidance on the distinction between material facts and material changes under Ontario securities law.

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From pit wall to policy: what Lundin means for public company disclosure
Osler Update November 28, 2025

The privacy officer’s changing role in the age of innovation and AI

The privacy officer's role has evolved from compliance to being a strategic partner in innovation and governance.

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The privacy officer’s changing role in the age of innovation and AI
Osler Update November 27, 2025

German and U.K. courts diverge on whether AI models infringe copyright  

When it comes to AI and copyright, recent rulings show there is no global consensus on whether training models infringe.

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German and U.K. courts diverge on whether AI models infringe copyright  
Osler Update November 21, 2025

Cybersecurity and privacy: key takeaways from our second annual conference

In October, Osler’s Montréal office hosted the firm’s second annual Privacy Conference, organized by the Privacy and Data Management team.

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Cybersecurity and privacy: key takeaways from our second annual conference