Canada is expected to bring a Clean Fuel Standard into law in the very near future. Osler’s Sander Duncanson and Maeve O’Neill Sanger disc…
The international effort to establish a global regulatory framework for stablecoins continues
How best to regulate crypto currency and other coin innovations continues to be a challenge. In their blog, Osler authors Lawrence E. Ritchie, Lori St…
Weeding out unmeritorious class actions early: section 4.1 of the amended Class Proceedings Act, 1992 comes to the rescue
A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision is the first to interpret section 4.1 of the amended Class Proceedings Act, 1992 regarding …
Court of Appeal addresses novel question of appellate jurisdiction in class proceedings
The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently addressed a novel question of appellate jurisdiction: is an order refusing to extend the time to opt out of a…
Ontario’s new community net metering regulation for pilot projects
A new Ontario regulation is intended to support the gradual expansion of renewable energy net metering to multi-building pilot projects. Osler&rs…
Québec Financial Market Administrative Tribunal’s long reach
A recent decision by the Court of Appeal of Québec demonstrates the long reach of the Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal (the FMAT).
Top five advertising considerations for crypto trading platforms
Last week, CSA and IIROC issued guidance on marketing, advertising and social media standards for crypto trading platforms. In their blog, Osler&rsquo…
Movement towards financial title regulation expands across Canada
Several provinces have begun regulating the titles used by professionals in the financial services industry, but important distinction…
Opportunity knocks: lithium and graphite development in Canada
Global electric vehicle usage is expected to increase dramatically in the coming years in support of the transition to a clean energy environment. Osl…
CSA/IIROC issue marketing and social media guidance for crypto trading platforms
CSA-IIROC Staff publish guidance for crypto-trading platforms outlining requirements for their advertising, marketing and social media use.
