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Ontario Court of Appeal upholds acquittal under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act

We recap the Ontario Court of Appeal’s ruling and potential implications for Canadian anti-corruption enforcement efforts.

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.

White-collar enforcement under Trump 2.0: insights from the 2026 ABA White-Collar Crime Institute

We discuss new American enforcement approaches and their implications for Canadian companies.

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.

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.

U.S. DOJ issues new FCPA enforcement guidance and white-collar enforcement plan, with significant implications for Canadian businesses

Canadian companies should ensure they maintain robust internal controls to effectively respond to new U.S. FCPA guidelines.

Privilege protocols as a legal imperative: implications of Lamarche v. British Columbia (Securities Commission) for regulators

The B.C. Court of Appeal in Lamarche stresses the vital need for regulators to protect privileged documents during investigations.

Businesses face increasing costs for supply chain compliance

Increasing government scrutiny of supply chain compliance is expected to lead to greater enforcement in the coming years.

Canadian Securities Administrators’ 2023–2024 annual Year in Review

The annual report highlights efforts undertaken in response to emerging issues and changing conditions in the country’s capital markets.

Ontario court finds police cannot circumvent Parliament’s tailor-made warrants for digital assets

As new technologies emerge in an evolving enforcement framework, companies should ensure their rights are understood and protected.