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Canada’s expanded, sector-specific sanctions on Belarus

Last month, Canada announced expanded, sector-specific sanctions on Belarus in response to ongoing concerns with the country’s 2020 presidential...

Exemptions from mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies: key considerations for hospitals and healthcare organizations

While many hospitals and healthcare organizations in Ontario have implemented mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies, exemptions may be available...

The impact of CAR T cell patenting on access to therapy in Canada

A recent U.S. court decision provided narrow patent scope for a basic CAR T therapy patent.

Can employers mandate vaccines? Answering the biggest COVID-19 employment and labour law questions

Osler’s Shaun Parker and Adam Rempel on safety measures, vaccine mandates and privacy concerns as more employees return to the workplace in the...

CANLIF 2021 Legal Department Survey & Report

In-house legal departments at Canadian organizations have been under increased pressure over the last year to manage the needs of the business...

Getting ready for the opening of iGaming in Ontario

Gaming operators and gaming-related suppliers participating in the igaming scheme in Ontario will need to comply with the Registrar’s Standards for...

Proposed amendments to the Québec Charter of the French Language – impacts on labour relations

Significant amendments have been proposed to the Charter of the French Language in Québec.

Government of Québec proposes stricter French language law: what franchisors need to know

Significant amendments have been proposed to the Charter of the French Language in Québec.

Updated Canadian administrative guidance on competent authority assistance

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released its first update in 16 years to its administrative guidance on seeking assistance from the Canadian...