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OSFI’s streamlined bank incorporation framework: what eligible applicants need to know

The framework aims to provide eligible applicants a more efficient pathway to becoming a federally regulated financial institution.

Q2 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

Canada’s economic outlook is entering a pivotal moment. Osler’s Special Advisor Stephen Poloz and Emmanuel Pressman, Osler’s National...

Project Samara: the first regulator-approved Canadian tokenized bond

Project Samara evaluates how tokenization and distributed ledger technology can support bond issuance and settlement.

Q1 2026 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

Canada’s economic outlook 2026: trade, policy and what comes next.

Equity line financing: a strategic tool for large-scale projects in Canada

The equity line structure is a governance-rich approach to equity financing that aligns funding needs with project milestones.

Canada’s crypto realignment: focus on stablecoins and global tax transparency

Cryptocurrency regulation in Canada continued to evolve in 2025, with developments in stablecoin, tax reporting frameworks and crypto enforcement.

Canada releases draft framework for stablecoin regulation

The proposed Stablecoin Act is aimed at creating a prudential regime for permitted stablecoins.

Q4 2025 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

Will Canadians face tighter fiscal choices through 2026 as policymakers prioritize a more resilient and independent economy?

Simplifying the execution of notarized obligations: a new mechanism under Québec law

A recently introduced draft regulation marks significant changes to the current framework in Québec.

Incoming consumer protection changes: British Columbia introduces significant amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act

Suppliers with consumers in B.C. should begin preparing to ensure regulatory compliance.