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Data sovereignty in light of the CLOUD Act: back to the future?

Ottawa and provincial governments across the country are facing demands for Canadians’ data to be protected.

LIFE offerings increase in Canada following regulatory changes

We examine the impact of increased size limits on the number of offerings under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption after regulatory changes.

Recent Ontario decision illustrates risk of undocumented equity interests

A recent court decision underscores the potential risks of negotiating and finalizing legal documentation after performance has already begun.

Incoming consumer protection changes: British Columbia introduces significant amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act

Suppliers with consumers in B.C. should begin preparing to ensure regulatory compliance.

Raising the bar: how Bill 29’s next phase redefines warranty standards in Québec

This summer, the Québec government published draft regulatory amendments to implement the new statutory “warranty of good working order."

Unanimous shareholder agreements: no signature left behind

Unanimous shareholder agreements play a critical role in shaping governance and oversight.

Canadian Securities Administrators finalize new WKSI rules

There are a number of important differences between the new WKSI rules and the current WKSI regime.

Canadian federal government proposes tax amendments

The draft changes cover CRA information requests, the Global Minimum Tax Act, cryptoasset reporting and various other measures.

Supreme Court of Canada splits on test for assuming jurisdiction

The case has significant implications for the ability of Canadian courts to assume jurisdiction over foreign defendants.

Federal government ordered to pay investors hundreds of millions for failing to live up to wireless spectrum licence auction promises

An Ontario decision has held the federal government liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to investors in wireless spectrum licences.