Department of Finance seeks consultation by December 30 on changes to Canada’s AML regime

The consultation period for the proposed new amendments closes on December 30, 2024.

Two years of CIRO: enforcement, harmonization and what’s next

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s core priorities will be enforcement and regulatory harmonization.

The rise of retail: accessing private markets

Private asset investing is expected to evolve and grow in the coming years.

CRA’s power to audit and assess: new developments, old problems

Proposed statutory amendments grant the Canada Revenue Agency more discretionary power.

Tackling ‘snow washing’: expanding Canada’s anti-money laundering regime

We explore recent regulatory developments relating to AML and AFL, as well as anticipated changes in the future.

Private equity M&A: strong appetite for exchangeable share structures

Exchangeable share structures are expected to become increasingly popular in the coming years.

Crypto evolving: embracing TradFi compliance amid regulatory uncertainty

Heading into 2025, the regulatory landscape around cryptoassets and other emerging technologies remains in flux.

Overcoming infrastructure challenges critical to Canada’s EV ambition

A lack of adequate public EV-charging infrastructure in Canada is a leading obstacle to electric vehicle adoption.

Spotlight on greenwashing under the Competition Act

Businesses should be mindful of greenwashing after recent legislative amendments aim to curb misleading and unsubstantiated claims.

The changing environment of federal impact assessment

The current state of the federal Impact Assessment Act is examined, and possible future changes to the Act are explored.