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Hot topics in financial services M&A

The financial institutions M&A market was robust in 2025, with a number of marquee transactions in Canada.

From AML to AI: regulatory developments in the financial services landscape

A look at what’s in store for the financial services industry in 2026. The evolving regulatory landscape and the central role of compliance and...

Beyond tariffs: compliance implications of shifting U.S. trade relations

Canada’s everchanging trade relationship with the U.S. is giving rise to uncertainty and novel compliance challenges for Canadian businesses.

Canada’s 2026 privacy priorities: data sovereignty, open banking and AI

Legislative reform, government policy, industry standards, and regulatory oversight will have a role to play in shaping privacy and data management...

Canada releases draft framework for stablecoin regulation

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

The carrot: Payments Canada publishes Real-Time Rail Participation Guide for Payment Service Providers

We highlight the key requirements and considerations for payment service providers seeking to register as real-time rail participants.

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.

Québec amendments affecting financial sector aim to harmonize with other Canadian jurisdictions

We outline the key aspects of the amendments and how they affect participants in the province’s financial sector.

Navigating the changes: Québec’s Bill 72 amending the Consumer Protection Act is adopted

Bill 72 adds requirements relating to the price of food products, tipping practices, credit contracts, long-term contracts of lease and fraud.