On May 30, 2023, the House of Commons completed the first reading of Bill C-49. If enacted, Bill C-49 will amend the Canada-Newfound…
Bill C-49: proposed changes to energy regulation for the Atlantic offshore
IMF’s push for CBDCs: the beginnings of the global CBDC platform
A blog by Matt Burgoyne and Annal Li suggests central bank digital currency may become a reality in Canada in the not-too-distant future.
Regulators’ data breach response signals challenges to compliance with its own rules
The SEC’s recent statement revealing the true impact of an internal data breach highlights the potential challenges of complying with its own im…
A ripple in the pond of crypto regulation: The U.S. District Court’s ruling in SEC vs. Ripple
A recent U.S. District Court ruling indicates that certain digital tokens may be outside the regulatory jurisdiction of American securities regulators…
Capital Markets Tribunal highlights importance of precision in requests for additional disclosure
Ontario’s Capital Markets Tribunal recently denied a respondent’s request for additional disclosure from OSC Staff regardi…
Canadian Securities Administrators announce guidance on crypto asset investment funds
The CSA has published guidance that could inspire greater confidence among potential issuers and contribute to the expansion and maturation of the pub…
Québec class actions: Is French required for settlement approval?
A current case before the Québec Court of Appeal will likely help determine whether there is an obligation under the Charter of the French Language…
Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions
On June 23, 2023, the criminal no-poach and wage fixing provisions added to the Competition Act (Act) in June 2022 will come into effect. The Competit…
The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act may usher in a new era for B.C. industrial companies
The B.C. government is proposing amendments to its Environmental Management Act that will require industrial companies to pay for a significant scale …
Who’s footing the bill? Court of Appeal upholds the narrow circumstances for holding a non-party litigation lender liable for costs
A recent Court of Appeal of Ontario decision highlights that defendants may not be able to recoup their costs from non-party litigation funders.
