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Blakes Regulatory Review: January 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 artificial intelligence governance and privacy compliance to capital markets, environmental and financial services regulatory developments.

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CSA Finalizes Permanent Regime for Well-Known Seasoned Issuers
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A look at key changes to Canada's WKSI regime and what it means for issuers.

OSFI Releases Final Guideline E-23 for Model Risk Management and AI Use by Federally Regulated Financial Institutions
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OSFI’s releases its final guideline for AI model use by financial institutions, effective May 2027.

Biometric Data: Privacy Obligations and Regulatory Risks
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The increasing prevalence of biometric systems in business brings with it new opportunities and concerns.

Financial Regulators Assess Climate Resilience of Canadian Financial Institutions
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Explore how AMF and OSFI’s latest report highlights climate risk challenges for financial institutions.

Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada Release Report on Cutting Red Tape
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Learn about a report from Health Canada and PHAC outlining steps to cut regulatory red tape and modernize regulatory...

Biometric Data: Privacy Compliance in Practice
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Discover five key compliance practices for organizations using biometric technologies in Canada.

Labelling Canadian: Origin Claims and Compliance Under CFIA Rules
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Explore key Canadian food labelling rules and origin claim requirements for 2025.

Implementation Framework for the Right to a Healthy Environment Under CEPA
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A final framework has been released for implementing CEPA’s Right to a Healthy Environment.

Environmental Law Updates From Across Canada
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A panel of leading lawyers from our national Environmental group will unpack recent legal changes, explore compliance...

From Policy to Practice: Canada’s Evolving Environmental Law in 2025
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Explore important changes in Canada’s environmental law for 2025. Stay updated on key reforms.

Looking Ahead: Canadian Payments Outlook
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Please join the Blakes Financial Services Regulatory group for our upcoming Canadian Payments webinar, where we'll discuss...

CRTC Sets New Definition of Canadian Content for Audio-Visual Broadcasting
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Learn about key CRTC changes to Canadian content certification for broadcasters and streaming.

B.C. Mortgage Services Act: Impact on Lenders Remains Unclear
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Learn about B.C.’s new Mortgage Services Act and the questions that remain for lenders.

Alberta Securities Commission Publishes 2025 Corporate Finance Disclosure Report
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Explore updates, guidance and compliance insights from the Alberta Securities Commission’s 2025 Disclosure Report.

Ontario Introduces Legislative Changes to Increase Interprovincial Mobility for Regulated Professionals
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Read about Ontario’s new rules to ease interprovincial mobility for certified professionals.

New Regulatory Framework Enables Corporate Power Purchase Agreements in Ontario
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Ontario’s updated Global Adjustment regulations now allow Class A customers under the Industrial Conservation Initiative...

Protecting Ontario’s Competitive Advantage: Bill 56 and Related Initiatives
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Learn how Bill 56 and its related initiatives aim to boost Ontario’s economy with reforms for labour mobility and business...

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