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Québec seeks to amend Consumer Protection Act and related regulations to increase price and credit transparency

Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.

Supreme Court of Canada demonstrates flexibility of corporate attribution in the bankruptcy and insolvency context

The corporate attribution doctrine is refined to ensure that it does not undermine the policy of bankruptcy and insolvency legislation.

OSI releases first candidate definition of ‘open source AI’ for final comments

The role of open source AI systems is becoming increasingly relevant as AI continues to reshape industries.

Law Commission of Ontario calls for further modernization of province’s Consumer Protection Act

The Law Commission of Ontario has released 32 recommendations for reforms, amendments and regulations aimed at the digital marketplace.

Completing the Law 25 puzzle: insight into the right to data portability

Starting September 22, 2024, the final Law 25 amendments to the Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector (the...

A Paramount dismissal — ONCA dismisses appeal of Premium Host Inc. v. Paramount Franchise Group, 2023 ONSC 1507

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released its much anticipated decision on a dispute about disclosure practices in Paramount Franchise Group’s grant...

Curb your (lobbying) enthusiasm? Navigating Canada’s lobbying regulations – insights for the pharmaceutical industry

The interplay of legal frameworks, ethical considerations and diverse stakeholders make lobbying a complex and sensitive process.

Materiality in insider trading: recent insights from the Québec Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal

What threshold must a proposed transaction meet to be classified as material non-public information? Pursuant to Québec’s Securities Act,...

Department of Finance proposes significant changes to federal financial institutions legislation and Criminal Code

The Department of Finance launched the third phrase of its review of the legislation governing Canada’s financial institutions.

Ontario government releases long anticipated Provincial Planning Statement

On August 20, 2024, the Ontario government released the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (2024 PPS), introducing fundamental changes in how...