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Blakes Regulatory Review: May 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 technology and financial services regulation to updates in environmental law, competition and antitrust, securities, international trade and more.

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Federal Government Finalizes New Digital Technologies Accessibility Regulations
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Discover key digital accessibility compliance requirements for federal public-sector entities and federal regulated...

Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Order Designating Plastics as Toxic Substances
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Learn more about the Federal Court of Appeal decision upholding federal plastics regulations in Canada.

Supreme Court of Canada Decision Provides Guidance for Interpreting Insurance Policies
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Explore the Supreme Court of Canada’s guidance on interpreting insurance policies, compliance cost exclusions and...

Competition Bureau Continues Focus on Financial Services: Market Study and Data Portability Report
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The Competition Bureau continues its focus on financial services with a market study on lending to small and medium-sized...

Environmental Enforcement Trends: Higher Penalties and Prosecutorial Focus on PFAS
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Learn more about a PFAS-related prosecution under CEPA, underscoring rising enforcement and regulatory risk.

Governing the Internal Use of Artificial Intelligence – Key Considerations
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Discover essential artificial intelligence governance steps to manage legal, confidentiality and security risks.

Developments in the Tokenization of Securities in Canada
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Explore key developments, regulatory approaches and risk considerations in the evolving landscape for tokenization of...

Government of Canada Updates Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations
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Learn about the updated controls for toxic substances in Canada coming June 2026.

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Certain Tariffs, Raising New Uncertainty for Canada–U.S. Trade
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Explore the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s IEEPA-based tariffs and its impact on Canada–U.S...

Key Decisions Shaping Canadian Securities Litigation
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Learn more about key developments in Canadian securities litigation.

Canadian Competition Law Outlook 2026: From Reform to Reality
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Explore key trends and strategies in a transitional year for Canadian competition law.

Canada’s New Anti-Money Laundering Legislation Significantly Raises Penalties and Adds New Violations
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Learn how Bill C-12 raises anti-money laundering penalties and expands FINTRAC powers in Canada.

Alberta Opens the Door to Expanded Safe Harbour Defence for Climate-Related Statements
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Learn how Alberta’s Bill 12 may expand safe harbour defences for climate-related disclosure.

Redefining Mortgage Lending Compliance: B.C.’s Bill 29 and Canada’s Evolving AML Regime
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Discover new anti-money laundering (AML) rules for real estate in Canada. Learn what lenders, brokers and administrators...

B.C. Finalizes Consumer Protection Regulations, Sets Low Threshold for Rendering Contract Terms Inoperative
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Understand British Columbia’s finalized consumer protection regulations and prepare for changes effective August 2026.

Alberta’s Regulated iGaming Market Launch Date Announced
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Alberta confirms its iGaming market launch on July 13, 2026.

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