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Blakes Regulatory Review: September 2025

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 competition law and cross-border trade to workplace standards and financial sector reforms.

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Canada Expands Private Litigation Regime Under Competition Act: Expanded Scope and New Monetary Compensation
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Learn more about the Competition Act’s expanded private litigation regime, taking effect on June 20, 2025.

Politics, Power and Policy: Key Shifts in Canada’s Competition and Investment Law Landscape
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Explore key developments in the rapidly evolving field of Canadian competition law.

Maybe You’re a Lobbyist After All: Strict New Federal Guidance Released
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Learn about the new guidance from Canada’s Lobbying Commissioner, with major changes to lobbying registration requirements...

Strong Borders Act: A Landmark Shift in Canada’s AML Penalties
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Canada’s Bill C-2 introduces sweeping AML reforms, including record penalties, FINTRAC enrolment, and new compliance rules...

Digital Identity Verification Best Practices for Canadian Financial Services
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Explore five best practices for ensuring regulatory compliance in digital identification or verification.

Out-of-Sight and Oversight: Business Opportunities and Obligations of New Drone Regulations
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Amended Canadian Aviation Regulations update the regulatory obligations for commercial use of drones.

Working for Workers Acts Four, Five and Six: In-Force Dates and New Regulations for Ontario Employers
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An overview of recent employment-related bills passed in the Ontario legislature impacting Ontario employers.

Bill 92: Quebec Takes Another Step in Modernizing its Financial Sector Framework
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Bill 92 (2025, chapter 16) implements various measures aiming to modernize, streamline and reinforce the framework of...

New Information Security Incident Framework for Quebec Financial Institutions
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Details on the new information security incident framework by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), including...

Canada–U.S. Tariffs: Where Do We Stand in a Shifting Trade Environment?
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With new tariffs popping up and the trade environment in flux, dive into what your business needs to know to maintain...

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Cross-Border Tariffs Topic Centre

Canadian businesses and their global supply chains are facing unprecedented trade developments. Our teams provide comprehensive insights into U.S. trade tariffs and Canada's strategic responses.

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