CIRO Rule Consolidation kicks off with Phase 1 proposals

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has published for comment Phase 1 of its Rule Consolidation Project proposals. What...

Ontario enhances the HST rebate for purpose-built rental properties

On November 1, 2023, Ontario announced that it would increase the harmonized sales tax (HST) rebate on qualifying purpose-built rental housing in...

Canadian mandatory disclosure rules update: first list of designated notifiable transactions released

First list of designated notifiable transactions under the Canadian mandatory disclosure rules published.

UN Special Rapporteur raises concerns about Canada’s current approach to human rights due diligence for Canadian companies: What can businesses expect moving forward?

Canada’s record of white-collar crime enforcement remains the subject of criticism domestically and internationally.

Indigenous Law Insights: Gitxaala v. British Columbia duty to consult and unconstitutional aspects of the Impact Assessment Act

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada. To...

Inside arbitration: Osler’s Canadian Arbitration Blog

Arbitration continues to gain popularity in commercial agreements across a variety of industries. With our Canadian Arbitration Blog, our team...

World Bank debarment of engineering consulting firm underscores importance of compliance in public procurement

The recent World Bank debarment of an engineering consulting firm for misrepresentations in bid documents underscores the need for compliance...

British Columbia Court of Appeal rules that arbitration clauses in standard form contracts are presumptively enforceable in the province

Distinct from the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2020 decision in Uber Technologies v. Heller, a recent case suggests that British Columbia courts...

California’s new ‘Climate Accountability Package’

California’s legislature recently passed two bills that impose significant mandatory climate-related reporting requirements for large public...