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New hearing ordered for historic youth-led Charter challenge to Ontario’s Cap and Trade Cancellation Act

Court has revived a claim by youth activists who argue that the greenhouse gas emissions target violates their Charter rights.

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.

The Québec AMF’s new information security incident reporting regime: what financial institutions need to know

Québec’s financial regulator published a new information security incident reporting regime, with obligations for certain financial institutions.

Québec introduces Bill 81 to amend various environmental laws

On November 20, Québec tabled Bill 81, which would amend the majority of the province’s environmental legislation.

The proposed GST/HST holiday: Santa comes early for consumers, retailers get coal

The proposed GST/HST holiday might be more headache and hassle for retailers during an already busy holiday season.

Will access finally equal delivery? Progress in access model for certain Canadian continuous disclosure documents

An alternative model for the delivery of certain continuous disclosure documents by non-investment fund reporting issuers is back on the table.

Past performance suggests future results: what a second Trump presidency means for Canadian trade

Canada’s uniquely close economic ties with the U.S. make it particularly vulnerable during the second Trump presidency.

Water cannot be turned into wine: Cormark and the legality of triangular hedging transactions

The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has provided important guidance on hedging transactions in connection with private placements.

CSA disclosure review highlights AI-washing and greenwashing among other continuous disclosure concerns

Areas that require disclosure improvements by Canadian reporting issuers include promotional claims about artificial intelligence and sustainability.

Supreme Court clarifies standard of review for challenges to subordinate legislation

The Court held that the same flexible standard of review for administrative decisions applies to challenges to regulations.