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Featured Osler Updates April 8, 2026

The launch of the Canadian Securities Administrators’ semi-annual reporting pilot project for eligible venture issuers

Eligibility and the potential implications of participation in the semi-annual reporting pilot project.

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The launch of the Canadian Securities Administrators’ semi-annual reporting pilot project for eligible venture issuers
Featured Osler Updates April 8, 2026

Further amendments to the environmental claims provisions of the Competition Act

We discuss what the amendments mean for businesses in Canada and how they make environmental claims.

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Featured Osler Updates April 8, 2026

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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Osler Update February 23, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs, but global tariff introduced

The Court rules that all tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unlawful.

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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs, but global tariff introduced
Osler Update February 12, 2026

Canada shifts gears: what the 2026 auto strategy means for manufacturers, EVs and trade

The strategy is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at building resilience in the Canadian economy and diversifying trade partnerships.

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Canada shifts gears: what the 2026 auto strategy means for manufacturers, EVs and trade
Osler Update February 5, 2026

New Rules of Civil Procedure on the horizon

Two years after the Ontario government began a review of the province’s Rules of Civil Procedure, sweeping reforms are expected some time in 2026.

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New Rules of Civil Procedure on the horizon
Osler Update February 3, 2026

Exploring regulatory pathways toward the safe adoption of autonomous vehicles

Comparing the Canadian regulatory approach to AVs with that of the United States and United Kingdom.

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Exploring regulatory pathways toward the safe adoption of autonomous vehicles
Osler Update February 3, 2026

Federal Court of Appeal affirms new trademark owners not required to account for non-use

The Court has affirmed there is no obligation on new trademark owners to account for non-use prior to the acquisition of the trademark in question.

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Federal Court of Appeal affirms new trademark owners not required to account for non-use
Osler Update February 2, 2026

Canadian federal government releases hybrid mismatch and other draft tax amendments

The draft changes also cover qualified investments for registered plans and various other measures.

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Canadian federal government releases hybrid mismatch and other draft tax amendments
Osler Update February 2, 2026

Year-in-review: privacy litigation highlights

Osler’s Privacy Conference discussed key trends in privacy law, focusing on litigation and regulatory decisions.

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Year-in-review: privacy litigation highlights
Osler Update January 29, 2026

Evolving needs for Emerging and High Growth Companies: Series C and later stage

Learn about commercial and employment considerations for emerging, high-growth companies at the Series C stage.

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Evolving needs for Emerging and High Growth Companies: Series C and later stage
Osler Update January 29, 2026

Evolving needs for Emerging and High Growth Companies: Series B stage

Learn about commercial and employment considerations for emerging, high-growth companies at the Series B stage.

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Evolving needs for Emerging and High Growth Companies: Series B stage
Osler Update January 29, 2026

Evolving needs for Emerging and High Growth Companies: Series A stage

Learn about commercial and employment considerations for emerging, high-growth companies at the Series A stage.

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Evolving needs for Emerging and High Growth Companies: Series A stage