Alberta finalizes new geothermal regulatory regime with Directive 089

Geothermal energy is poised to play a key role in Canada’s energy transition. Alberta’s new Directive 089 adds clarity to the regulatory...

Crypto bankruptcies and how Canada’s regulatory regime can help protect Canadian investors

The collapse of the crypto market between May and July of this year created a crisis of confidence following heavy investment losses and the high...

Canadian crypto update – undertakings required for crypto asset platforms seeking registration in Canada

Public undertakings will now be required of crypto asset trading platforms seeking registration. Osler lawyers provide more detail and discuss the...

Superior Court suspends the upcoming obligation for legal persons to produce French certified translations, introduced by Bill 96, pending final adjudication of a constitutional challenge

Osler lawyers provide their analysis of the Superior Court of Québec recent suspension of two provisions of Bill 96 regarding the usage of French in...

CARR releases anticipated CDOR loan fallback language

Osler’s Lisa Mantello and Jasmyn Lee explain the CARR working group’s highly anticipated recommended fallback language for loan agreements that...

Patty patents: Canadian courtroom grilling in the works?

There is a new beef in the plant-based meat market, but you won’t find this one on the shelves of your local grocery store.

Draft federal tax legislation package released

On August 9, 2022, the Canadian federal government released a package of draft legislation to implement various tax measures, update certain...

Legal writing: The B.C. Court of Appeal provides guidance on the drafting of factums

The importance of conciseness in legal writing and a summary of key first principles on factum drafting was emphasized in a recent Court decision.

Québec’s low-carbon-intensity fuel content requirement to start in 2023

With Québec poised to require lower carbon intensity in gasoline and diesel fuel starting next year, Osler’s Alexandre Fallon examines the new...