Alberta selects six proposals for carbon sequestration hubs for further evaluation

Alberta has announced six potential future sites for carbon sequestration hubs in the province. Osler’s Paula Olexiuk, Simon Baines, Sander...

Federal government establishes 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan

On March 29, the federal government released its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, outlining part of its strategy on the road to net-zero. Osler’s...

Canada expands sanctions against Russia with ‘Restricted Goods and Technologies List’

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine persists, Canada has created the “Restricted Goods and Technologies List” and implemented regulations...

Spring cleanup: changes underway as Ontario introduces Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022

On March 30, 2022, the government of Ontario took the first step in implementing the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Task Force with the...

Ontario’s gig economy and disconnecting from work – Employment and Labour Law Insights March 2022 (webinar)

Reflecting the ways work has shifted in recent years, legislative developments in Ontario include new protections for “gig” workers and...

Ontario proposes new legal framework for digital platform workers

Recently proposed legislation in Ontario would introduce new rights and protections for digital platform workers providing ride share, delivery and...

Draft select luxury items tax legislation released

On March 11, 2022, the federal government released draft legislation to implement a select luxury items tax (Luxury Tax). The Luxury Tax was...