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Supreme Court of Canada splits on test for assuming jurisdiction

The case has significant implications for the ability of Canadian courts to assume jurisdiction over foreign defendants.

Federal government ordered to pay investors hundreds of millions for failing to live up to wireless spectrum licence auction promises

An Ontario decision has held the federal government liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to investors in wireless spectrum licences.

From purchase to repair: how Bill 29 reshapes consumer rights in Québec

Recent legislative amendments will require more rigorous obligations for merchants and manufacturers in relation to goods requiring maintenance.

Québec amendments affecting financial sector aim to harmonize with other Canadian jurisdictions

We outline the key aspects of the amendments and how they affect participants in the province’s financial sector.

Insights into Canada’s development of children’s privacy framework

Privacy, regulatory, legislative and policy developments continue to evolve rapidly.

Québec court issues key decision on public access to…access to information requests

Access to information requests themselves are not immune from access under the province’s access to information legislation.

Proposed enhancements to the regulatory framework for exchange-traded funds by the Canadian Securities Administrators

A consultation paper proposes enhancements to the regulatory framework for exchange-traded funds.

Artificial advocacy: how Canadian courts and legislators are responding to generative AI

With Canadian courts responding to the use of AI in court filings in a number of ways, litigants must balance using AI with their duties to the court.

The trademark four(mula): enforcement and risk mitigation

Without proper enforcement, businesses run the risk of losing the distinctiveness of their trademarks and the scope of protection they afford.

Canada announces ‘major’ additional sanctions on Russia

Canada’s recent “biggest-ever” package of Russia sanctions expand but do not fundamentally change Canada’s sanctions on Russia.