2022 developments in capital markets enforcement

There were several notable developments in Canadian securities law over the course of 2022.

Trade law, sanctions and export controls in a new era of global geopolitics

In 2021, “maintaining the status quo” was the defining feature of the Canadian trade landscape.

Canada proposes significant tax amendments to align with OECD BEPS recommendations

In 2022, the federal government released draft legislation to adopt many of the OECD’s BEPS recommendations...

ESG: Increased activity and activism

The past twelve months witnessed a rapid growth in environmental, social and governance (ESG) developments.

Corporate governance: New corporate rules and enhanced societal expectations

There have been rapid developments in ESG-related corporate governance over the past year, including increased ESG-related activism...

Treaty rights and resource development: The cumulative effects claims begin to pile up

Our 2021 Legal Year in Review update discussed the landmark B.C. Supreme Court decision in Yahey v. British Columbia (Yahey) which held that the...

Clarity on vaccine mandates and other issues for employers in 2022

As we anticipated last year, in 2022 many employers focused their energy and attention on navigating the continued return of their employees to their...

2023: Time to revisit your equity plan design and disclosure

This year, new Canadian non-GAAP disclosure rules and TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) listing requirements have had an impact on Canadian issuers...