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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.

SEC enforcement in transition: key trends and implications for Canadian securities practitioners

Recent changes in SEC priorities have undoubtedly had an impact on Canadian regulatory approaches.

Canada further shuts its market to steel imports – CBSA guidance released

On December 11, 2025, Canada issued steel import restrictions, effective December 26, 2025, with a 25% surtax on many steel derivatives.

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.