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Official languages administrative monetary penalties: a guide to the proposed regulations

We explain the proposed obligations, range of penalties and procedural mechanisms in their Update.

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Official languages administrative monetary penalties: a guide to the proposed regulations
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Canadian prompt payment and construction law reforms

Prompt payment and adjudication legislation has been enacted to alleviate perceived payment delays down the construction pyramid.

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The rules are set: get ready for the warranty of good working order, coming to Québec in October 2026

We outline the key changes affecting merchants, manufacturers and consumers.

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Osler Update December 13, 2019

Legislative powers, division and discontent: The provinces jostle to lead

The division of legislative powers between the federal parliament and the Canadian provinces is like a dance in which each partner has a sphere of...

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Legislative powers, division and discontent: The provinces jostle to lead
Osler Update December 13, 2019

Continued uncertainty fuels creativity in mining sector transactions

Although 2019 started off with significant fanfare with two of the largest Canadian mining M&A deals in recent memory, ultimately these deals did...

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Osler Update December 13, 2019

Corporate governance: Evolution of existing trends in 2019

Canadian corporate governance developments in 2019 reflected the evolution of a number of existing trends.

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Osler Update December 13, 2019

Executive compensation: On the cusp of change

The past twelve months saw several developments that will have a significant impact on compensation practices in 2020.

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Osler Update December 13, 2019

Key developments in capital markets regulatory and white-collar defence

The year was marked by regulatory, legislative and political activity that significantly impacted the white-collar and capital markets regulatory...

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Osler Update December 13, 2019

Financial services regulation: Toward integrated consumer protection initiatives

In the decade that immediately followed the financial crisis, financial services regulatory reform largely focused on solvency and capital adequacy.

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Osler Update December 13, 2019

Competition law developments: Enforcement priorities and notable cases

In March 2019, Matthew Boswell was appointed as the Commissioner of Competition for a term of five years.

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Osler Update December 13, 2019

Prompt payment movement hits Canadian construction and infrastructure sector

Prompt payment and mandatory adjudication legislation is being enacted across Canada in an effort to alleviate perceived payment delays down the...

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Prompt payment movement hits Canadian construction and infrastructure sector
Osler Update December 13, 2019

Game changer: Canada overhauls key intellectual property statutes

In 2019, Canada finally made good on its promises to modernize its intellectual property (IP) rights registration system, bringing into force key...

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Game changer: Canada overhauls key intellectual property statutes
Osler Update December 13, 2019

Cannabis in the United States: The laws of the land in 2019

Canada made history in October 2018 by becoming the first major country in the world to legalize the “adult use” of cannabis for recreational...

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