Recent criticism of corruption enforcement and calls for a ‘failure to prevent’ offence in Canada

Following similar criticism from the OECD, a recent Transparency International Canada white paper highlights shortcomings in Canada’s...

Osler’s Year-End Professionalism Series: Is generative AI for me? Use cases for lawyers and professionals

Through this panel discussion, learn how you can use AI as part of your legal practice, while understanding and mitigating the associated risks.

Revised EIFEL legislation in implementation bill

The Canadian federal government introduced an implementation bill and related explanatory notes on November 30, 2023, that includes the revised EIFEL...

Implementation bill for variety of Canadian tax measures introduced

The Canadian government introduced an implementation bill and related explanatory notes on November 30, 2023, for several tax measures, including the...

Canada introduces legislation to implement clean technology and carbon capture tax credits and provides update on remaining clean energy tax credits

The Canadian federal government has introduced an implementation bill and provided further details of its clean energy initiatives.

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) increasing official fees effective January 1, 2024

CIPO is set to substantially increase official fees for patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights on January 1, 2024.

Abuse of process revisited? British Columbia Court of Appeal grants leave application from ruling of British Columbia Securities Commission

The British Columbia Court of Appeal will hear a case that raises important questions concerning how persons subject to prosecution by administrative...

Adjudication: ODACC’s fourth Annual Report highlights growth in the number of adjudications and amounts paid out

The latest annual report from Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts shows slightly wider acceptance of adjudication in the...

B.C. Securities Commission program offers monetary awards for whistleblowing

The British Columbia Securities Commission has introduced a new Whistleblower Program to incentivize future whistleblowers to come forward by...