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Federal budget briefing 2025

Budget 2025 includes modest tax proposals for businesses and individuals, plus long-awaited amendments to the transfer pricing regime.

Alberta Energy Regulator finds Athabasca River Basin is not a ‘person’

A recent decision provides insights into an Alberta regulator’s treatment of natural features.

Minority investor rights: striking the right balance

Admitting a minority investor requires discussing protective rights in the company’s governance agreements to balance control and flexibility.

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-20 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 10/09 to 10/22.

Moving fast and building things

The Ontario government is seeking feedback on a range of initiatives with the goal of speeding up the building of housing and infrastructure.

Saskatchewan franchise legislation coming into force June 30, 2026

Franchisors should prepare their franchise disclosure documents to ensure a smooth transition.

Determining fair market value in Canadian management equity repurchases

We explore management equity repurchases, valuation approaches, corporate governance considerations and the implications for management and sponsors.

Key competition law considerations when transferring portfolio businesses to continuation vehicles

Transferring a portfolio business to a continuation vehicle may be subject to mandatory notification under the Competition Act.

Simplifying the execution of notarized obligations: a new mechanism under Québec law

A recently introduced draft regulation marks significant changes to the current framework in Québec.

Federal and Québec governments to adjust EV sales mandates: key developments and considerations

Changes in electric vehicle policy reflect a shift towards greater flexibility for the automotive sector in response to economic pressures.