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B.C. introduces Bill 6 to align the province’s mining sector with global best practices

On June 22, 2020, the Government of British Columbia introduced Bill 6 – 2020: Mines Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill 6) in the Legislative Assembly.

Important proposed changes to Alberta’s Employment and Labour Legislation

Alberta's government recently announced Bill 32, the Restoring Balance in Alberta's Workplaces Act.

Peut-on s’attendre à davantage de récompenses pour les dénonciateurs dans le contexte de la COVID-19?

Le 4 juin 2020, la SEC a annoncé l’attribution de près de 50 millions de dollars américains à une personne qui a fourni des observations...

Ontario government proposes changes to development charges and parkland dedication – again

On July 8, the provincial government introduced Bill 197 the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act.

United Kingdom’s highest court provides guidance on how to disclose inventions over large classes of products

In a recent landmark case, the United Kingdom’s highest court held that patents claiming a wide range of products must disclose how to make...

Supreme Court of Canada rules Uber arbitration clause invalid and a ‘classic case of unconscionability’

The SCC released its decision in the closely watched case of Uber Technologies Inc v. Heller on June 26, 2020, and held that Uber’s arbitration...

AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2020: Canada – Global Legal Insights

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, we’re seeing more and more examples of its practical application and use in everyday life –...

Alberta to expedite and de-politicize oil sands approvals: Bill 22, Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020

Bill 22 is the Government of Alberta’s latest attempt to “remove red tape” within government processes and, more specifically, in processes...

B.C.’s new legislation on benefit companies

As of June 30, 2020, for-profit businesses that are committed to conducting business in a responsible and sustainable way will be able to demonstrate...