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Competition Bureau releases updated Intellectual Property Guidelines

On March 13, 2019, the Competition Bureau issued updated Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines, reflecting recent changes in the law and an...

Federal budget briefing 2019

A summary of the significant tax proposals included in Budget 2019. Find out how these tax changes will affect Canadians and Canadian businesses.

The take-over bid regime after two years

It has now been over two years since Canada’s take-over bid regime was revamped to provide for a minimum 105-day bid period, a mandatory 50%...

U.S. capital markets developments in 2018: From rocks in the ground to rolling with cannabis, and everything in between

A number of developments from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2018 will be of special interest to Canadian companies and their...

Resource projects and Indigenous consultation – What is best practice after a year of uncertainty?

In 2018, we saw the law of consultation evolve further after the release of new (and highly anticipated) decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada...

Corporate governance: More engagement

Over the course of 2018, corporations and their boards of directors were increasingly asked to engage on a wider range of topics, both with...

Ontario establishes regulations and provides detail regarding the licensing and operation of private cannabis retail stores

Ontario has released regulations under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 to clarify certain matters relating to the licensing and operation of private...

Frequently asked questions regarding cannabis promotional materials

In this Update, we answer frequently asked questions regarding cannabis promotional materials now that the Cannabis Act is in force.

Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018: Ontario government passes cannabis regulatory regime

The Ontario government recently passed Bill 36, the Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, 2018 on October 17, 2018.