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Blakes Regulatory Review: August 2026

Quarterly highlights of Canadian regulatory developments

Stay informed on the regulatory updates, developments and trends impacting businesses in Canada. Blakes Regulatory Review brings together the latest insights from our lawyers on the topics that matter most to your organization, from developments in energy, infrastructure and major projects to updates in employment and labour, privacy, financial services regulation and more.

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Competition Policy at a Crossroads: Aligning Enforcement With Canada’s Productivity Imperative
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Explore Canada’s competition policy shift toward productivity and growth.

Canada Issues National Strategy for Electrifying the Canadian Economy: “Powering Canada Strong”
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Canada’s Powering Canada Strong strategy outlines plans to expand electricity infrastructure, support investment and...

Canada Moves to Restrict Non-Competes in Federally Regulated Workplaces
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Learn how Bill C-31 could restrict non-compete clauses in federally regulated workplaces.

Navigating Pension Governance and Compliance in 2026
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Explore key 2026 Canadian pension developments, including asset transfer compliance, regulatory reform, IMF oversight and...

Canada’s Digital Safety Act: A Revamped Framework for Online Safety
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Learn about Canada’s Bill C-34 proposing a new digital safety regime, with obligations for certain social media, chatbot...

Fast-Tracking Major Projects: Federal and Provincial Developments
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Learn about federal and provincial reforms to accelerate major project approvals.

Third Time’s the Charm? Canada’s Latest Approach to Reform the Federal Private-Sector Privacy Framework
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Explore the key changes proposed under Canada’s new privacy reform bill.

Canada Releases Nuclear Energy Strategy
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Explore the key pillars and measures for nuclear development, exports and innovation under Canada's Nuclear Energy...

Proposed Regulations Addressing Consumer-Targeted Fraud in Banking Released for Comment
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Review Canada's proposed bank fraud regulations and submit comments before July 27, 2026.

Proposed Consumer-Driven Banking Regulations Released for Comment
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Learn about Canada’s proposed consumer-driven banking regulations and submit comments by August 26.

Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act Coming Into Force: What Businesses Need to Know
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Learn how the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act, coming into force August 4, 2026, affects your...

Manitoba Proposes to Ban Personalized Pricing Under Bill 49
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Learn about Manitoba’s proposed ban on personalized pricing under Bill 49.

New Health Professions and Occupations Act in British Columbia Changes the Healthcare Regulatory Regime
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Learn how British Columbia’s new Health Professions and Occupations Act updates healthcare regulation and oversight.

Quebec’s AMF Issues Guideline on the Use of AI for Financial Institutions
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Learn more about the AMF’s guideline on AI and its impacts on financial institutions.

Ontario Announces Streamlined Process for Major Energy Projects, Including Data Centres
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Learn about Ontario’s new major projects identification committee process supports planning for large energy projects...

Implementation of the Canada-Alberta MOU: Key Takeaways for Carbon Markets in Alberta
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Learn about the Canada-Alberta Implementation Agreement, with developments in Alberta’s carbon markets and TIER pricing.

Connecting Data Centres to the Grid: Alberta's New Regulatory Framework and Emerging Trends in Ontario and Other Canadian Provinces
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Alberta's new Data Centre Regulation introduces a framework for grid connections that could shape electricity planning and...

Reforming Quebec’s Lobbying Regime: Overview of the Commissioner’s Special Report and Proposed Obligations
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Learn more about the proposed reform of Quebec’s lobbying regime.

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