Alberta’s data centre regulations: guidance on power generation for large load facilities

Insights into the new framework intended to support data centre investment while addressing challenges associated with increased electricity demand.

The Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (Bill C-36): key obligations and enforcement overview

A detailed examination of proposed changes to federal private-sector privacy law, including how it compares to existing legislation and previous Bill...

Key obligations by theme

Key obligations by theme

Legislative intent and purpose, application and definitions

Legislative intent and purpose Highlights Key change from PIPEDA: The PPCDA expressly articulates that privacy is a fundamental right,...

What the PPCDA keeps and what it changes

What the PPCDA keeps and what it changes

To stay or not to stay: the arrival of parallel Canadian securities class actions

An Ontario court recently refused to stay a proposed global securities class action commenced in Ontario despite a substantially similar proceeding...

Skinny drug labels and induced infringement: court decision creates divergence between U.S. and Canadian law

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision solidifies U.S. case law on “skinny labelling”.

Simon Leith’s journey from Bay Street lawyer to building a pest control business utilizing permanent capital

Simon Leith spent the early years of his legal career in Osler’s corporate group, advising tech startups and emerging companies alongside partners...

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-12 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 06/05 to 06/18.

Use of French in federally regulated private businesses: the regulatory framework takes shape

Draft regulations on the use of French in federally regulated private businesses impose new language rights obligations on federally regulated...