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Featured Osler Updates July 6, 2026

B.C.’s new compliance and enforcement agency reshapes natural resource oversight

Natural resource operators may face a more centralized enforcement environment.

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B.C.’s new compliance and enforcement agency reshapes natural resource oversight
Featured Osler Updates June 25, 2026

Skinny drug labels and induced infringement: court decision creates divergence between U.S. and Canadian law

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision solidifies U.S. case law on “skinny labelling”.

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Featured Osler Updates June 30, 2026

Alberta’s data centre regulations: guidance on power generation for large load facilities

Insights into the new framework intended to support data centre investment while addressing challenges associated with increased electricity demand.

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Osler Update May 25, 2022

Québec adopts changes to the Charter of the French Language

Québec adopted Bill 96 on May 24, 2022. We discuss the law’s key amendments to the Québec Charter of the French Language and the new requirements...

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Osler Update May 24, 2022

Canadian animal health market update 2022: A growing and consolidating market

The continuing growth of pet ownership and veterinary practice consolidation are discussed by Osler lawyers Vincent de Grandpré and Geoff Langen in...

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Osler Update May 24, 2022

International Sustainability Standards Board releases draft sustainability and climate change disclosure proposals for public comment

The International Sustainability Standards Board has issued proposed global standards for sustainability- and climate-related disclosure for public...

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Osler Update May 24, 2022

Bringing ‘offshore’ digital asset transaction information onshore: The OECD’s proposed crypto asset reporting framework

Osler lawyers share their insights on the OECD’s proposed global tax transparency framework intended to provide for the reporting and exchange of...

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Bringing ‘offshore’ digital asset transaction information onshore: The OECD’s proposed crypto asset reporting framework
Osler Update May 17, 2022

Refinitiv announces 2024 CDOR cessation

Refinitiv announced on May 16, 2022, that it will cease the calculation and publication of the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR) on June 28, 2024....

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Osler Update May 12, 2022

Accessibility with a plan: new accessibility regulations in British Columbia and Manitoba

New regulations in British Columbia and Manitoba aim to promote equal participation in employment and public services for individuals with...

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Osler Update May 12, 2022

Fintechs: Negotiating service contracts with financial institutions

In their paper, Osler lawyers Simon Hodgett and Christine Jackson share their insights on factors to consider when negotiating commercial contracts...

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Osler Update May 11, 2022

Alberta Court of Appeal finds federal impact assessment regime unconstitutional

In this Osler Update, we summarize the key aspects of the decision for proponents and businesses subject to federal environmental laws.

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Osler Update May 4, 2022

Act now: Request examination early to avoid excess claims fees and other restrictions under proposed new Canadian Patent Rules

The Government of Canada is proposing amendments to the Canadian Patent Rules that will introduce excess claims fees and a Request for Continued...

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Act now:  Request examination early to avoid excess claims fees and other restrictions under proposed new Canadian Patent Rules
Osler Update May 4, 2022

Canadian anti-hybrid tax legislation released in draft

On April 29, 2022, the Department of Finance released the first of two packages of draft legislation to implement its proposals to eliminate the tax...

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