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<title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Regulated iGaming Market Launch Date Announced]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta confirms its iGaming market launch on July 13, 2026.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Launches Semi-Annual Reporting Pilot Project for Smaller Venture Issuers]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover the Canadian Securities Administrators’ plan to let smaller venture issuers file semi-annual instead of quarterly reports.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2026 Ontario Budget: Select Pension Measures]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about key pension measures in Ontario’s 2026 Budget.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing Change in Public Infrastructure Projects]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover change management best practices for Canadian engineering, procurement and construction projects.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Latest Updates on Ontario’s Long Lead-Time Request for Proposals]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the latest developments in the evolution of Ontario’s LLT RFP, including eligibility criteria, contract provisions and next steps.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aboriginal Title Claims and Private Land: Understanding Recent Developments]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how case law affects Aboriginal title claims on privately owned land.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Packaging Regulation Accelerates: What Businesses in the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness Sector Need to Know]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/packaging-regulation-accelerates-what-businesses-in-the-food-beverage-and-agribusiness-sector-need/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover key plastics and packaging compliance updates affecting Canadian businesses.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Powering Canada’s Future: National Energy Corridor Partnership Announced]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/powering-canada-s-future-national-energy-corridor-partnership-announced/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how Canada’s national energy corridor partnership could expand electricity transmission and trade.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court of Appeal Confirms Director and Officer Liability for Environmental Offences Does Not Require Knowledge of the Offence]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/court-of-appeal-confirms-director-and-officer-liability-for-environmental-offences/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[See how the B.C. Court of Appeal clarified director liability for environmental offences in R. v. Mossman.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Act’s Private Access Regime Picks Up Steam]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/competition-act-s-private-access-regime-picks-up-steam/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how the Tribunal’s new public-interest test shapes private Competition Act claims.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Changed Substratum Doctrine Revisited: B.C. Supreme Court Upholds Termination Terms of Nine-Year Employment Contract]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/changed-substratum-doctrine-revisited-b-c-supreme-court-upholds-termination-terms-of-nine-year-emp/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn the details of the British Columbia Supreme Court’s decision regarding the changed substratum doctrine.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Procurement Future for Repowered Facilities in Ontario]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/procurement-future-for-repowered-facilities-in-ontario/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the key developments and next steps from the IESO on Ontario’s Long Term 2 (window 2) Request for Proposals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Certain Tariffs, Raising New Uncertainty for Canada–U.S. Trade]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/u-s-supreme-court-strikes-down-certain-tariffs-raising-new-uncertainty-for-canada-u-s-trade/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Trump’s IEEPA-based tariffs and its impact on Canada–U.S. trade.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Developments in the Tokenization of Securities in Canada]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore key developments, regulatory approaches and risk considerations in the evolving landscape for tokenization of securities in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Updates Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the updated controls for toxic substances in Canada coming June 2026.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Finalizes Consumer Protection Regulations, Sets Low Threshold for Rendering Contract Terms Inoperative]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-finalizes-consumer-protection-regulations-sets-low-threshold-for-rendering-contract-terms-inop/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Understand British Columbia’s finalized consumer protection regulations and prepare for changes effective August 2026.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Governing the Internal Use of Artificial Intelligence – Key Considerations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/governing-the-internal-use-of-artificial-intelligence-key-considerations/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover essential artificial intelligence governance steps to manage legal, confidentiality and security risks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Environmental Enforcement Trends: Higher Penalties and Prosecutorial Focus on PFAS]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/environmental-enforcement-trends-higher-penalties-and-prosecutorial-focus-on-pfas/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn more about a PFAS-related prosecution under CEPA, underscoring rising enforcement and regulatory risk.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Looks to Broaden Hybrid Mismatch Rules to Address Hybrid Entities]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-looks-to-broaden-hybrid-mismatch-rules-to-address-hybrid-entities/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Review Canada’s proposed broadened hybrid mismatch rules applying to hybrid entity arrangements.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Pension and Benefits Law: 2025 Year in Review and Emerging 2026 Considerations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-pension-and-benefits-law-2025-year-in-review-and-emerging-2026-considerations/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover key 2025 Canadian pension and benefits law developments and upcoming impacts for plan sponsors and administrators.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau Continues Focus on Financial Services: Market Study and Data Portability Report]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/competition-bureau-continues-focus-on-financial-services-market-study-and-data-portability-report/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Competition Bureau continues its focus on financial services with a market study on lending to small and medium-sized enterprises and a data portability report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Court of Appeal Confirms Owner Payment Obligations After Notice of Subcontractor Lien]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-court-of-appeal-confirms-owner-payment-obligations-after-notice-of-subcontractor-lien/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore a recent construction dispute in which the B.C. Court of Appeal clarified owner obligations after subcontractor lien notice.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Order Designating Plastics as Toxic Substances]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/federal-court-of-appeal-upholds-order-designating-plastics-as-toxic-substances/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn more about the Federal Court of Appeal decision upholding federal plastics regulations in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Decision Provides Guidance for Interpreting Insurance Policies]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/supreme-court-of-canada-decision-provides-guidance-for-interpreting-insurance-policies/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore the Supreme Court of Canada’s guidance on interpreting insurance policies, compliance cost exclusions and endorsements.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court Affirms Single-Proceeding Model: Royalty Arrears Claims Must Be Pursued First in Insolvency Proceedings]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-court-affirms-single-proceeding-model-royalty-arrears-must-be-pursued-first-in-insolvency/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how the Alberta Court of King’s Bench clarified that royalty arrears claims must be addressed through insolvency proceedings first.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court of Appeal Reaffirms Importance of Objective, Contextual Contractual Interpretation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-court-of-appeal-reaffirms-importance-of-objective-contextual-contractual-interpretation/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Key takeaways from Project Freeway Inc. v. ABC Technologies Inc., reaffirming the importance of objective, contextual contractual interpretation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Launches New Competitive Procurement for Electricity Transmission –  Toronto Third Line Update]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-launches-new-competitive-procurement-for-electricity-transmission/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has announced its latest design decisions for a formal competitive procurement for new electricity transmission build in Ontario, also known as its “Transmitter Selection Framework” (TSF). The TSF follows from a July 10, 2023 letter of direction from the (then) Ontario Ministry of Energy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AI Sovereignty: What Canadian Businesses Need to Know]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ai-sovereignty-what-canadian-businesses-need-to-know/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Understand AI sovereignty as an emerging priority for the Canadian government, with new federal strategies shaping the use and development of AI in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Can Service Providers to the Public Sector Learn From the PowerSchool Privacy Incident?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/what-can-service-providers-to-the-public-sector-learn-from-the-powerschool-privacy-incident/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Review PowerSchool privacy incident findings from Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner and Alberta’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Investment Canada Act Update: Canada Opens Door to Greater Investment From China and Expands Global Opportunities]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/investment-canada-act-update-canada-opens-door-to-greater-investment-from-china/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about new opportunities for foreign investment in Canada, including renewed economic ties to China and agreements with the UAE, Qatar, Australia and India. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Amendments to Ontario's Construction Act Now in Force]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/amendments-to-ontario-s-construction-act-now-in-force/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Review the 2026 amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act, now in force, affecting dispute interim adjudication and holdbacks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Public Safety Canada Releases Updated Guidance on Modern Slavery Supply Chains Reporting]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/public-safety-canada-releases-updated-guidance-on-modern-slavery-supply-chains-reporting/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Guidance aims to clarify the 2026 reporting process for entities under Canada’s modern slavery supply chains legislation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Revenue Agency to Expand GST/HST to Mutual Fund Trailing Commissions as of July 2026]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-revenue-agency-to-expand-gst-hst-to-mutual-fund-trailing-commissions-as-of-july-2026/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn more about the CRA’s new GST/HST policy on mutual fund trailing commissions, applying July 1, 2026.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta’s iGaming Market: Registration Now Open]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-s-igaming-market-registration-now-open/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about Alberta’s iGaming market registration for prospective operators and goods or services suppliers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Government Finalizes New Digital Technologies Accessibility Regulations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/federal-government-finalizes-new-digital-technologies-accessibility-regulations/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover key digital accessibility compliance requirements for federal public-sector entities and federal regulated private-sector entities coming in 2027-2028.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario’s Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025: Expediting Regulatory Approvals for Energy Infrastructure Projects]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-proposes-expediting-regulatory-approvals-for-energy-infrastructure-projects-with-bill-40/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario’s Bill 40 proposes amendments to the Electricity Act, 1998 and Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 to expedite energy project approvals, support economic growth, and modernize energy-sector governance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tenant Estoppel Certificates: Understanding Their Role in Real Estate Transactions]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/tenant-estoppel-certificates-understanding-their-role-in-real-estate-transactions/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how tenant estoppel certificates work, what they confirm and their practical limits under Canadian commercial real estate law.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Announces Planned Changes to Federal Plastics Registry Reporting Requirements]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-announces-planned-changes-to-federal-plastics-registry-reporting-requirements/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Review planned changes to the Federal Plastics Registry’s reporting and compliance deadlines.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Opens the Door to Expanded Safe Harbour Defence for Climate-Related Statements]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydro-Québec Launches New Wind Power Call for Tenders in 2026]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill 109 Passes: Quebec to Regulate French-Language Content Discoverability]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover how Bill 109 will regulate French-language digital content in Quebec.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spoliation of Evidence: Supreme Court of Canada Set to Provide Guidance]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2025 Tax Controversy Year in Review: A New Government and a Taxing Authority With More Power]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore the tax policy shifts, expanded CRA audit powers and key court cases that shaped Canadian tax in 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Court of Appeal Rules Previous “Free Entry” Mineral Tenure Regime Inconsistent With UNDRIP]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Securities Commission Publishes 2025 Corporate Finance Disclosure Report]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore updates, guidance and compliance insights from the Alberta Securities Commission’s 2025 Disclosure Report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Upcoming Changes to Employment Legislation for Ontario-Based and Federally Regulated Employers]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover key changes to Ontario and federal employment laws, to help prepare for new compliance obligations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Court of Appeal Confirms 30-Day Timeline for Appeals and Cross-Appeals of Arbitral Awards]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The British Columbia Court of Appeal confirms the 30-day appeal timeline for arbitral awards applies to both appeals and cross-appeals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal Rules That Absolute Privilege Means Absolute]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta’s top court confirmed absolute privilege protects court statements made within a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Affairs Canada Issues Guidance on Controlled Technology and Cloud Storage ]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Review new Global Affairs Canada guidance clarifying when cloud storage of controlled technology is an export.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Confirms Framework for Assessing a “Material Change” ]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada decision provides guidance on the meaning of “material change." ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CRTC Sets New Definition of Canadian Content for Audio-Visual Broadcasting]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/crtc-sets-new-definition-of-canadian-content-for-audio-visual-broadcasting/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about key CRTC changes to Canadian content certification for broadcasters and streaming.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arbitration Agreements: A Primer]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read practical guidance on drafting arbitration agreements to avoid legal pitfalls.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Company Officers and Managers Can Be Subject to Fisheries Act Inspector’s Directions: What Terrapure Means for Industry and Individuals ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/company-officers-and-managers-can-be-subject-to-fisheries-act-inspector-s-directions-what-terrapure/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Terrapure BR Ltd. v. Canada (Attorney General), the Federal Court set aside a direction issued to a company and its senior officers under the Fisheries Act, highlighting the limits of regulatory authority and the risks faced by company leaders. Our bulletin breaks down the court’s reasoning and outlines key considerations for organizations and individuals to navigate compliance and operational responsibilities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Changing the Script: Ontario Proposes to Regulate Preferred Provider Networks Between Insurers and Pharmacies]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario proposes to regulate preferred provider networks and end exclusivity deals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Proposes Amendments to Non-GAAP Disclosure Requirements in Response to IFRS 18]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover how CSA’s proposed NI 52-112 amendments aim to align with IFRS 18 disclosure requirements.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Government Proposes Revisions to Recently Enacted Greenwashing Provisions ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/federal-government-proposes-revisions-to-recently-enacted-greenwashing-provisions/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore how Bill C-15 revises greenwashing provisions under the Competition Act. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Second Tranche of Projects Referred to Canada’s Major Projects Office]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/second-tranche-of-projects-referred-to-canada-s-major-projects-office/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A second set of projects has been referred to Canada’s Major Projects Office for expedited approval.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Employers in B.C. Prohibited From Requesting Medical Notes for Short-Term Absences]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/employers-in-b-c-prohibited-from-requesting-medical-notes-for-short-term-absences/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn the details of British Columbia’s amendment to the Employment Standards Act (ESA), prohibiting employers from requesting medical notes for short-term absences.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court of Appeal Clarifies Limits to Ontario Securities Commission’s Summons Power]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/court-of-appeal-clarifies-limits-to-ontario-securities-commissions-summons-power/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A key Charter ruling addresses the summons power of securities regulators, which may impact the conduct of future regulatory investigations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court of Appeal Green Lights Access to International Pooled Liquidity for Online Gaming in Ontario]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-court-of-appeal-green-lights-access-to-international-pooled-liquidity-for-online-gaming-in-o/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Court of Appeal decision confirms Ontario can expand online gaming to users outside Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court Confirms Limited Potential Appeal Rights From “Final and Binding” Arbitral Awards]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A recent decision confirms that Ontario courts will enforce “final and binding” arbitral awards that limit appeal rights.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Tribunal Clarifies When Government Procurements Are Exempt From Review Under Trade Agreements]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A recent decision clarifies when federal procurements are exempt from review under trade agreements in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Implementation Framework for the Right to a Healthy Environment Under CEPA]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A final framework has been released for implementing CEPA’s Right to a Healthy Environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Labelling Canadian: Origin Claims and Compliance Under CFIA Rules]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/labelling-canadian-origin-claims-and-compliance-under-cfia-rules/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore key Canadian food labelling rules and origin claim requirements for 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2025 Legislative Update: Workplace OHS Anti-Harassment Policies Across Canada]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover updated workplace harassment policy obligations for Canadian employers across all provinces.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2025 Federal Budget: Selected Tax Measures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2025-federal-budget-selected-tax-measures/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover key 2025 Federal Budget tax measures, including new transfer pricing rules, immediate expensing for manufacturers and expanded clean economy tax incentives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Regulatory Framework Enables Corporate Power Purchase Agreements in Ontario]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-regulatory-framework-enables-corporate-power-purchase-agreements-in-ontario/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario’s updated Global Adjustment regulations now allow Class A customers under the Industrial Conservation Initiative to enter into corporate power purchase agreements with qualifying renewable electricity generation facilities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C.’s Bill 30 Proposes Expanded Job-Protected Leave for Serious Illness or Injury]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn the details of British Columbia’s proposed Bill 30, offering up to 27 weeks of job-protected leave for serious illness.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau Publishes Draft Anti-Competitive Conduct and Agreements Enforcement Guidelines for Comment]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/competition-bureau-publishes-draft-anti-competitive-conduct-and-agreements-enforcement-guidelines-fo/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore draft ACCA Guidelines and key updates on competition law enforcement in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace: New Obligations for Employers in Quebec]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the obligations in Quebec’s Bill 27 relating to psychosocial risks in the workplace.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Domain Name Scams: Part III – Response and Resolution Strategies]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/domain-name-scams-part-iii--response-and-resolution-strategies/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the final part of our series on domain name fraud, learn how to effectively respond to domain name scams with complaint and dispute resolution strategies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: Highlights From the 2025 Annual Report to Parliament]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore compliance trends and key data from the 2025 reporting cycle under Canada’s modern slavery legislation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Proposes Semi-Annual Reporting Pilot Project for Smaller Venture Issuers]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover the Canadian Securities Administrators’ plan to let smaller venture issuers file semi-annual instead of quarterly reports.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lessons From the U.K.: Potential Reforms to Canadian Banks’ Fraud Prevention Responsibilities]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover how U.K. fraud prevention reforms could shape future Canadian banking regulations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Privacy Commissioner of Canada Finds Limited Right to Delist Under PIPEDA]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Domain Name Scams: Part II – Best Practices for Prevention]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/domain-name-scams-part-ii-best-practices-for-prevention/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the second part of our series on domain name fraud, explore how to prevent domain name scams and strengthen your organization’s security.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Issues Temporary Relief From Proxy Delivery Requirements]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-issues-temporary-relief-from-proxy-delivery-requirements/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the CSA’s temporary exemption from proxy delivery rules due to the Canada Post suspension.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[British Columbia Proposes Significant Overhaul of the Heritage Conservation Act to Implement DRIPA]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill 20: Prompt Payment Legislation Introduced in British Columbia]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore British Columbia’s new Construction Prompt Payment Act and key reforms under Bill 20.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abusive Arbitration Clauses in Contracts of Adhesion: Quebec Court of Appeal Reaffirms the Importance of Access to Justice]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reality Check: Alberta Court Weighs Costs Award Against Counsel for AI-Generated Case Law Hallucinations]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence and legal ethics intersect as the Alberta Court of Appeal considers a personal costs award for AI-generated case law errors.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada and Nova Scotia Issue Strategic Direction for Wind West Atlantic Energy Project]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover details on Canada’s first call for bids for offshore wind projects, known as Wind West Atlantic Energy. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Introduces Legislative Changes to Increase Interprovincial Mobility for Regulated Professionals]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read about Ontario’s new rules to ease interprovincial mobility for certified professionals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Securities Act Whistleblower Protections Pack a Punch: Court Awards CEO Over C$5-Million]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-securities-act-whistleblower-protections-pack-a-punch-court-awards-ceo-over-5-million/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover how whistleblower protections under Ontario law led to a record C$5-million award.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Board Oversight Essentials]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/artificial-intelligence-and-cybersecurity-board-oversight-essentials/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover board oversight strategies for artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Proposes Significant Changes to the Forthcoming Species Conservation Act, 2025]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-proposes-significant-changes-to-the-forthcoming-species-conservation-act-2025/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An in-depth look at Ontario’s proposed regulations under the Species Conservation Act, 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Domain Name Scams: Part I – What They Are and How to Spot Them]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/domain-name-scams-part-i-what-they-are-and-how-to-spot-them/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the first part of our domain name fraud series, discover how to identify fraudulent domain names and prevent scams in your organization.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Revenue Agency Overhauls the Voluntary Disclosures Program: Key Highlights]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-revenue-agency-overhauls-the-voluntary-disclosures-program-key-highlights/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore major updates to the CRA’s Voluntary Disclosures Program, effective October 1, 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Mortgage Services Act: Impact on Lenders Remains Unclear]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-mortgage-services-act-impact-on-lenders-remains-unclear/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about B.C.’s new Mortgage Services Act and the questions that remain for lenders.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSFI Releases Final Guideline E-23 for Model Risk Management and AI Use by Federally Regulated Financial Institutions]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/osfi-releases-final-guideline-e-23-for-model-risk-management-and-ai-use-by-frfis/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[OSFI’s releases its final guideline for AI model use by financial institutions, effective May 2027.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[When the Ponzi Music Stops: The Recovery of Funds]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/when-the-ponzi-music-stops-the-recovery-of-funds/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how a landmark B.C. decision addresses Ponzi fund recovery for trustees.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada, the U.K. and Australia Release Joint Modern Slavery Supply Chain Reporting Template]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-the-u-k-and-australia-release-joint-modern-slavery-supply-chain-reporting-template/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how a new Canada-U.K.-Australia template streamlines supply chain reporting.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[8 Tips for Maximizing the Sale of Your Food and Beverage Business]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/8-tips-for-maximizing-the-sale-of-your-food-and-beverage-business/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover eight steps that sellers of food and beverage businesses can take to maximize value and success.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Finalizes Significant Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-finalizes-significant-amendments-to-the-blue-box-regulation/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about Ontario’s final Blue Box Regulation amendments and their impact on producers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Finalizes Permanent Regime for Well-Known Seasoned Issuers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-finalizes-permanent-regime-for-well-known-seasoned-issuers/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A look at key changes to Canada's WKSI regime and what it means for issuers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting the Deal: Recent Trends in Canadian Public M&A Lock-Up Agreements]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/protecting-the-deal-recent-trends-in-canadian-public-m-a-lock-up-agreements/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gain insights on Canadian public M&A lock-up trends and strategies. Read the latest analysis.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BCCA Upholds Use of Retroactive Enforcement Tools Under the Securities Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/bcca-upholds-use-of-retroactive-enforcement-tools-under-the-securities-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read about the recent BCCA decision that confirmed retroactive collection powers under the B.C. Securities Act.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Federal Privacy Commissioner Guidance on Processing Biometric Data in the Private Sector]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-federal-privacy-commissioner-guidance-on-processing-biometric-data-in-the-private-sector/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover new OPC guidance on private-sector biometric data management under PIPEDA.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hires, Dismissals and Criminal Records: What Quebec Employers Need to Know]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/hires-dismissals-and-criminal-records-what-quebec-employers-need-to-know/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Understand the rules in Quebec governing hiring and dismissal decisions based on criminal records.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Employer Wins and Counting: Is the Tide Turning?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/five-employer-wins-and-counting-is-the-tide-turning/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore five recent Canadian cases where courts favoured employers in employment law rulings.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Judicial Review Notwithstanding the Charter’s “Notwithstanding” Clause? Yes, Says Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/judicial-review-notwithstanding-the-charter-notwithstanding-clause-yes-says-saskatchewan/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The SKCA ruled that legislatures’ invocation of section 33 of the Charter does not prevent courts from declaring laws unconstitutional.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Clarifies Contract-Based Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Disputes]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/scc-clarifies-contract-based-jurisdiction-in-cross-border-disputes/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Sinclair v. Venezia Turismo, the Supreme Court of Canada clarifies how jurisdiction is determined in cross-border disputes, emphasizing that each defendant’s connection to the dispute must be assessed individually.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[From Paper to Portal: Is Your Business Ready for the CRA’s Digital-by-Default Mail System?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/from-paper-to-portal-is-your-business-ready-for-the-cra-s-digital-by-default-mail-system/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[CRA business mail is now digital by default. Read more about your access and compliance obligations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Securities Commission Releases Reasons for Cease-Trading Retroactive Poison Pill]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-securities-commission-releases-reasons-for-cease-trading-retroactive-poison-pill/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover the Alberta Securities Commission’s reasons for its recent decision to cease-trade a rights plan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Adopts Mandatory Litigation Plans for Civil Actions]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-adopts-mandatory-litigation-plans-for-civil-actions/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Alberta Court of King's Bench has introduced mandatory litigation plans for non-family civil cases, effective September 1, 2025. Learn about the new requirements, timelines and penalties, and how these changes aim to expedite civil litigation and improve access to justice in Alberta.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Employment Law Considerations for Founders in Emerging Companies]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/employment-law-considerations-for-founders-in-emerging-companies/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how startup founders and companies can protect their interests by formalizing the employment relationship.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court Applies Petrowest to Stay Arbitration in Favour of Receivership Proceeding]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-court-applies-petrowest-to-stay-arbitration-in-favour-of-receivership-proceeding/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the first time, an Alberta court applies the Petrowest framework to decide precedence between arbitration and receivership under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shimco Lien Reaffirmed: B.C. Court of Appeal Clarifies Dual-Lien Structure Under the Builders Lien Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dispute Resolution in Western Canada for Public Infrastructure Projects: The Costs of Litigation Relative to Arbitration]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/dispute-resolution-in-western-canada-for-public-infrastructure-projects-the-costs-of-litigation-rel/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore how arbitration can offer better cost recovery than litigation for public infrastructure projects in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Proposed Amendments to Ontario’s Blue Box Regulation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/proposed-amendments-to-ontario-s-blue-box-regulation/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the key proposed changes to Ontario’s Blue Box Regulation, with public consultations underway.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court Declares Ministerial Decision Under Oil Sands Royalty Regime Unfair and Unreasonable]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-court-declares-ministerial-decision-under-oil-sands-royalty-regime-unfair-and-unreasonable/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A judicial review by the Alberta Court of King’s Bench addresses the costs incurred by an oil sands project owner and their treatment under Alberta's oil sands royalty regime.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court Expands Scope of the “Publicly Available” Exception to Consent Requirement Under Province’s PIPA]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Guidance From Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner on Privacy Management for Small Healthcare Organizations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-guidance-from-ontario-s-information-and-privacy-commissioner-for-small-healthcare/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner released a new Privacy Management Handbook aimed at assisting small healthcare organizations to meet their privacy obligations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSC Proposes New Rules to Restrict Short Selling Ahead of Offerings of Public Securities]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Securities Commission proposed amendments to OSC Rule 48-501 to restrict short selling ahead of offerings of public securities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Privacy Regulator Publishes Decision on Video Surveillance in Delivery Vehicles]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-privacy-regulator-publishes-decision-on-video-surveillance-in-delivery-vehicles/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Key Considerations Relating to “Superior Proposals” in Canada]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/key-considerations-relating-to-superior-proposals-in-canada/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore the key considerations for public M&A bidders and target boards in considering “Superior Proposals.”]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The B.C. Commercial Liens Act: Unifying and Modernizing]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[The Dispute Resolution Clause in Public Infrastructure Contracting — A Litigator’s View]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau Releases Guidelines on Environmental Claims]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn key takeaways from the Competition Bureau’s finalized guidelines on real estate property controls, including exclusivity clauses in leases and restrictive covenants on land.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Finds Quebec Law Inapplicable to Federal Undertakings Under Interjurisdictional Immunity Doctrine]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Who’s Left Holding the Bag? Canadian Extended Producer Responsibility Requirements and How They May Impact Your Business]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Learn more about the extended producer responsibility landscape in Canada, including recent developments that may affect businesses.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. Court of International Trade Rules on Legality of Tariffs]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[U.S. trade court finds that tariffs imposed under IEEPA exceed presidential authority; enforcement paused pending appeal.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill 109: Quebec Moves to Regulate Discoverability of French-Language Content on Digital Platforms]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bill 109 proposes regulations for French-language content on digital platforms in Quebec.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A New Lease on LIFE: CSA Expands Listed Issuer Financing Exemption]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A blanket order from the Canadian Securities Administrators expands the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Legal Challenges to U.S. Tariffs Escalate]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Private and state parties challenge President Trump’s tariffs, raising key constitutional and trade law questions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Commercially Reasonable and Diligent Efforts at the Earliest Possible Date: A Novel Contract Clause Unpacked]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Takeaways from a B.C. dispute involving interpretation of a novel compound contractual clause in a real property deal.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[“Status Quo Is Not an Option”: Phase 2 Consultation Paper Published for Ontario Civil Rules Review]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario working group proposes significant changes to the province’s civil litigation process.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Working for Workers Acts Four, Five and Six: In-Force Dates and New Regulations for Ontario Employers]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[An overview of recent employment-related bills passed in the Ontario legislature impacting Ontario employers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Show Me the Money: B.C. Court of Appeal Affirms Privacy Breach Damages Without Proof of Consequential Loss]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Appeal decision affirms general damages can be awarded for breach of privacy without proof of consequential loss.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Navigating Compliance: Competition Law and Foreign Investment Reviews Amid Tariffs and Trade Tensions]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A look at the impact of current tariffs and trade tensions on competition law and foreign investment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Guidelines for Collecting Personal Information During the Recruitment Process in Quebec]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Details on CAI guidance to employers on collecting personal information for recruitment purposes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Climate and Diversity: CSA Stays Neutral on a Moving Train]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Securities Administrators paused the development of ESG disclosure rules for public companies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Privacy Commissioner of Canada Releases Privacy Breach Risk Assessment Tool]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Details on the OPC’s privacy breach real risk of significant harm (RROSH) assessment tool.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Digital Identity Verification Best Practices for Canadian Financial Services]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Explore five best practices for ensuring regulatory compliance in digital identification or verification.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Proposes a New Approach to At-Risk Species Protection]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ontario’s Bill 5 overhauls endangered species legislation and aims to improve project timelines.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Blanket Orders Aim to Warm Up Canadian Capital Markets]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Coordinated blanket orders issued by the Canadian Securities Administrators aim to enhance capital-raising in Canadian capital markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Landing in a Safe Harbour: Five Takeaways From the Red Lobster Cross-Border Restructuring]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[New Information Security Incident Framework for Quebec Financial Institutions]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines Seeks to Extend Procurement Restriction Policy to Public Energy Procurements]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[British Columbia and Ontario: Two Diverging Approaches to Interpreting Termination Provisions]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Select Tax Highlights of the 2025-2026 Quebec Budget]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Court of Appeal Upholds Assessment of Foreign Buyer Tax]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Initiates WTO Dispute Consultations Over Tariffs]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Court Issues Permanent Injunction Against Bitcoin Mining on Oil and Gas Lease]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Constructive Trust Claim Dismissed As Court Backs Reverse Vesting Order]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Maple-Washing: Regulatory and Civil Liability Risks of Calling a Product Canadian]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Insolvency: Key Developments and Emerging Trends]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore the key developments in Canadian insolvency law for 2024 and areas to be aware of in 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Publishes Final State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Imposes 25% Tariff on Electricity Exports to the United States]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about Ontario’s $10/MWh surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S., which came into effect on March 10, 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Revises its National Security Review Guidelines for Investments]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Updated Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments released under the Investment Canada Act. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Borders, Barriers and Benefits: Inter-Canadian Investment Protections]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Interprovincial trade gains importance as Canadian businesses weather the international trade landscape. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Proposes Consumer Protection Reforms, Aims to Restrict Certain Contract Terms]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[B.C.’s Bill 4 (2025) proposes new consumer protections and prohibits certain dispute resolution terms. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Key Features to Watch for in Venture Debt]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/key-features-to-watch-for-in-venture-debt/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Venture debt plays a prominent role in the Canadian venture capital market, and the size of the venture debt market continues to expand.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Reasonable Apprehension: Ontario Court of Appeal Sets Aside Arbitral Award Due to Bias]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Vento Motorcycles, Inc. v. Mexico, the Court of Appeal for Ontario set aside the award of an arbitral panel due to a reasonable apprehension of bias on the part of one panel member. In coming to its decision, the Court of Appeal overturned the decision of the lower court, which declined to set aside the award despite a finding of reasonable apprehension of bias. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Class Dismissed: B.C. Court of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment Decision Dismissing Proposed Class Action]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 13, 2025, the B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from summary judgment in Latifi v. The TDL Group Corp, a proposed class action. The court confirmed that a claim of conspiracy to injure will fail when the predominant purpose of an agreement is to benefit the parties involved, even if it may also harm a third party. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Publishes Draft Regulation on the Repairability of Certain Consumer Goods]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On January 22, 2025, the Government of Quebec published a draft Regulation to amend Quebec’s existing Regulation respecting the application of the Consumer Protection Act. According to comments from the Government of Quebec accompanying the draft Regulation, the  amendment would help improve information transparency regarding the repairability of certain consumer goods.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Publishes Draft Offset Protocol for Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geological Storage]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In January 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released a preliminary draft of its Federal Offset Protocol (Protocol) for direct air carbon dioxide capture and geological storage (DACCS) projects. The Protocol is intended for projects capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere and storing it in subsurface geological formations. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Provides Guidance on AI Disclosures by Public Companies]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-provides-guidance-on-ai-disclosures-by-public-companies/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has released CSA Staff Notice and Consultation 11-348 – Applicability of Canadian Securities Laws and the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Capital Markets, providing guidance on how securities legislation applies to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems by market participants including, among others, registrants, marketplaces and marketplace participants, clearing agencies and non-investment fund reporting issuers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pensions and Employee Benefits: Trends for 2025]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking ahead to 2025 in the area of pensions and employee benefits, several notable trends stand out. The following is a summary of the key trends for 2025. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Limitations for Patent Infringement Claims: Alberta Law Clarified by Rare Five-Member Appellate Panel]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/limitations-for-patent-infringement-claims-alberta-law-clarified-by-rare-five-member-appellate-pane/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On January 28, 2025, a rare five-member panel of the Alberta Court of Appeal issued its unanimous and much-anticipated decision in JL Energy Transportation Inc. v. Alliance Pipeline Limited Partnership.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tax Update: Proposed Increase to Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Deferred to 2026]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/tax-update-proposed-increase-to-capital-gains-inclusion-rate-deferred-to-2026/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On January 31, 2025, the Minister of Finance (Canada) announced that the proposed increase in the capital gains inclusion rate from one-half to two-thirds, previously intended to be effective for dispositions occurring on or after June 25, 2024, will be deferred until January 1, 2026. This announcement is the latest development in the saga of these proposed changes to the capital gains regime originally announced in the 2024 Federal Budget. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Privacy Law 2024 Year in Review]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-privacy-law-2024-year-in-review/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As in previous years, our team marks Data Privacy Week with a summary of important privacy developments in Canada in 2024 and highlights what a busy electoral year could mean for Canadian privacy law in 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Option-to-Purchase Clause]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent case of 1785192 Ontario Inc. v. Ontario H Limited Partnership demonstrates that a purchaser who fails to tender the full purchase price required under an option-to-purchase clause may be in material breach of the contract of purchase and sale — even if that amount is in dispute.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Digital Policy Issues Face Uncertain Future After Prorogation of Parliament ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/digital-policy-issues-face-uncertain-future-after-prorogation-of-parliament/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A number of bills impacting cybersecurity, privacy, artificial intelligence (AI) and financial services are now considered dead, with no suggestion that they will be quickly reintroduced once Parliament returns — especially given an anticipated election this year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Publishes Phase 1 Guidance for the Reporting of Plastics]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 31, 2024, the Government of Canada published a guide for reporting to the Federal Plastics Registry (Registry). As discussed in our previous bulletin, the Government of Canada established the Registry in 2024 pursuant to a Notice. This Notice requires companies to report annually on the quantity and types of plastic manufactured, imported and placed on the Canadian market. It also requires generators of packaging and plastic waste at industrial, commercial and institutional premises, as well as service providers who collect and manage those wastes, to report to the Registry. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Securities Commission Publishes 2024 Corporate Finance Disclosure Report]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-securities-commission-publishes-2024-corporate-finance-disclosure-report/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Each year, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) publishes its Corporate Finance Disclosure Report, which offers important insights into the ASC’s areas of focus and provides practical guidance to reporting issuers in complying with their continuous disclosure obligations. The ASC recently released its 2024 Corporate Finance Disclosure Report (the Report), which, among other things, highlights key issues identified in the ASC’s continuous disclosure reviews, provides guidance on the disclosure requirements applicable to annual information forms, and includes updates on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) major regulatory initiatives. The following summarizes the key takeaways from the Report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2025 Outlook on Canadian Web Accessibility Regulations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2025-outlook-on-canadian-web-accessibility-regulations/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Web accessibility regulations applicable to private sector businesses operating in Canada continue to develop. The federal government has announced a consultation on web accessibility obligations that federally regulated entities could face under proposed amendments to regulations made under the Accessible Canada Act. Additionally, in 2025, businesses with employees in Manitoba will face new obligations to ensure their websites meet certain accessibility requirements.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2025 Proxy Advisory Firm Voting Guidelines: Canadian Highlights]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2025-proxy-advisory-firm-voting-guidelines-canadian-highlights/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In preparation for the upcoming 2025 proxy season, issuers should familiarize themselves with the updated Canadian proxy voting guidelines recently published by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis), respectively. This bulletin addresses certain key topics covered by ISS's 2025 Benchmark Policy Recommendations and Glass Lewis' 2025 Benchmark Policy Guidelines.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Publishes Inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 18, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), which has been working since June 2023 to advance the adoption of sustainability standards in Canada, released its inaugural Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards: CSDS 1 – General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information (CSDS 1) and CSDS 2 – Climate-related Disclosures (CSDS 2, collectively with CSDS 1 referred to as the Standards), which are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Issues Finalized Clean Electricity Regulations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-issues-finalized-clean-electricity-regulations/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 17, 2024, the Government of Canada released the finalized Clean Electricity Regulations (CER or Regulations). The Regulations are a key component of Canada’s climate strategy, designed to achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2035 and contribute to economy-wide net-zero emissions by 2050. The finalized CER replaces the draft regulations released in 2023 and incorporates much of the stakeholder feedback received during the initial comment period.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta’s New Public Sector Privacy and Access to Information Legislation: What Businesses Need to Know]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-s-new-public-sector-privacy-and-access-to-information-legislation-what-businesses-need-to-k/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 4, 2024, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta passed two bills that will repeal and replace the province’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). The new legislation separates the substance of the FOIP Act into two distinct pieces of legislation: a Protection of Privacy Act (PPA) and an Access to Information Act (ATIA), which will together govern the Alberta public sector’s use of information, including personal information.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court Confirms Security for Costs Test for Corporations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-court-confirms-security-for-costs-test-for-corporations/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a recent decision, Embedia Technologies v. Blumell, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench clarified the test for security for costs against a corporation, concluding that the test under s. 254 of the Alberta Business Corporations Act (ABCA) does not represent a higher hurdle than the test that otherwise exists under Rule 4.22 of the Alberta Rules of Court. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s Department of Finance Releases 2024 Fall Economic Statement With Impacts to Pensions]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 16, 2024, the Department of Finance published the 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES). The FES builds on the federal government’s earlier announcements in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The FES announces a number of measures that will be of interest to Canadian pension funds. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Public Accounting Regulator Expands Oversight Powers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/public-accounting-regulator-expands-oversight-powers/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) recently amended its rules (Rules) applicable to accounting firms that participate in its oversight program. This marks the first amendment to the Rules since they were introduced almost 20 years ago. Notably, the new Rules expand CPAB’s investigatory and enforcement powers and include many administrative changes to bring the Rules up to date.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Retail 2024: Developments, Trends and Industry Outlook]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-retail-2024-developments-trends-and-industry-outlook/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking at developments and trends from 2024, many sectors of the retail industry remain in flux and continue to be buffeted by various challenges and headwinds, including the threat of a very different tariff landscape, increased regulations across the board, persistent supply chain hurdles and decreased consumer confidence. Volatility is the new normal. In this year-end bulletin, we provide an overview of key areas and industry topics that are keeping our retail clients busy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Biometrics in the Workplace: Issues and Legal Framework in Quebec]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/biometrics-in-the-workplace-issues-and-legal-framework-in-quebec/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Employers are increasingly interested in the use of biometrics in the workplace. In fact, Quebec’s privacy regulator, the Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI), indicates in its 2023-2024 Annual Activity and Management Report (available in French only) that it has received 124 declarations of biometric data collection, which is a 59% increase from 2022-2023.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[With Strings Attached? Alberta Court of Appeal Issues New Guidance About Whether Non-Parties to a Contract Can Be Compelled to Arbitrate]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/with-strings-attached-alberta-court-of-appeal-issues-new-guidance-about-whether-non-parties-to-a-co/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a recent decision, Husky Oil Operations Limited v. Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology Inc., the Alberta Court of Appeal provided guidance about whether a non-party to a contract can be bound to arbitrate disputes about a contractual benefit provided to it. The Court of Appeal determined that, to make this possible, the contracting parties must make that requirement clear and explicit.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada's Transition to a Greener Economy: What to Expect]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-s-transition-to-a-greener-economy-what-to-expect/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 9, 2024, as part of its C$160 billion net-zero economic plan, the Government of Canada announced various initiatives to expand the coverage of mandatory climate disclosure requirements to large, federally incorporated private companies and develop a sustainable finance taxonomy. The aim of these initiatives is to mobilize the private investment needed for Canada to reach its net-zero emissions target by 2050, notably by providing investors seeking sustainable options with the clarity they need, while capitalizing on major economic opportunities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Registered Pension Plans Impacted by Recently Amended Income Tax Regulations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-registered-pension-plans-impacted-by-recently-amended-income-tax-regulations/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Regulations Amending the Income Tax Regulations (Technical Amendments) (Regulations) were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on December 4, 2024. Draft versions of the Regulations had previously been released on August 9, 2022, and August 4, 2023. Among implementing other changes, the Regulations will impact registered pension plans and employee stock options. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Happy GST/HST Holiday for All Those Who Celebrate]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The federal government has created a new “GST holiday” this season. Through Bill C-78, the Tax Break for All Canadians Act, the federal government plans to enact, for the first time, a temporary goods and services tax and harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) holiday aimed at traditional “holiday essentials” to ease financial burdens during the holiday season and into early 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Evolving Landscape of Merger Review: Understanding Canada’s Competition Act Amendments and Forthcoming Revisions to Merger Enforcement Guidelines]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Significant amendments to the Competition Act over the last two years have dramatically altered the landscape for merger review in Canada. With these changes, businesses contemplating a potential merger now face a greater burden to justify their proposed transaction, as well as more onerous obligations to address alleged anti-competitive effects. This necessitates a more proactive approach to merger planning, including more sophisticated merger analysis, to successfully navigate the review process.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CRTC Launches Consultation on Canadian Content in the Audiovisual Sector]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/crtc-launches-consultation-on-canadian-content-in-the-audiovisual-sector/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 15, 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-288 (Notice), which invites comments from the public on the regulation of Canadian content in the audiovisual sector. Key topics of the Notice include the definition of Canadian content (referred to as “Canadian program” in the Broadcasting Act) and the types of expenditures broadcasters should make to support the creation and distribution of Canadian content. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Proposes Access Model for Continuous Disclosure Documents of Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 19, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced it is seeking feedback on proposed changes to implement an access model for annual financial statements, interim reports and related management’s discussion and analyses (collectively, CD documents) of non-investment fund reporting issuers. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court Confirms: Rules Chosen by Arbitration Parties Govern Analysis of Arbitrator Bias]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-court-confirms-rules-chosen-by-arbitration-parties-govern-analysis-of-arbitrator-bias/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal for Ontario (Court) recently issued its ruling in Aroma Franchise Company, Inc. v. Aroma Espresso Bar Canada Inc. (Aroma). The decision clarifies the law governing an arbitrator’s duty to disclose potential conflicts of interest and the rules governing the assessment of a reasonable apprehension of bias. The Court confirmed that the analysis of an arbitrator’s duty to disclose and any resulting bias is rooted in the rules the parties choose to govern the arbitration. Under the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Arbitration (Model Law), circumstances giving rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias must be assessed objectively.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Consultation on NSF Fee Restrictions: Proposed Amendments to the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/consultation-on-nsf-fee-restrictions-proposed-amendments-to-financial-consumer-protection-framework/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 16, 2024, the Department of Finance released Proposed Regulations Amending the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations and opened a 30-day consultation period that closes on December 16, 2024. Consistent with the federal government’s promises to address non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees in Budget 2024 announced earlier this year, the proposed changes are part of the government’s continued efforts to improve affordability for Canadians. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal Releases Reasons for Cease-Trading Bitfarms Rights Plan]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal (CMT) has released reasons for its July 2024 decision to cease-trade the shareholder rights plan adopted by Bitfarms Ltd.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSFI and FCAC Report on AI Use and Risk at Federally Regulated Financial Institutions]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/osfi-and-fcac-report-on-ai-use-and-risk-at-federally-regulated-financial-institutions/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In late September, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) jointly released a report describing the evolving risk landscape related to the use by federally regulated financial institutions (FRFI) of artificial intelligence (AI) and suggesting best practices for responsible AI adoption. This Report is largely based on responses received from FRFIs to a voluntary 2023 questionnaire on AI and quantum computing preparedness.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario’s New Bill 216 to Amend the Construction Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-new-bill-216-to-amend-the-construction-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 6, 2024, the Building Ontario For You Act (Bill 216) received royal assent. Bill 216 makes several changes to the Construction Act (Act) that will impact industry participants. While the changes are not yet in force — and it is not known when they will come into force — they change several key aspects of how construction projects are administered. These amendments follow and generally adopt an independent review of the Act issued in October and were quickly passed by Ontario’s Parliament.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stay Clean, Don’t Wash: CSA Comments on Artificial Intelligence and Climate Disclosures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/stay-clean-don-t-wash-csa-comments-on-artificial-intelligence-and-climate-disclosures/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 7, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released CSA Staff Notice 51-365 Continuous Disclosure Review Program Activities for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023. The Notice summarizes the findings from the CSA’s Continuous Disclosure Review Program, highlights common disclosure deficiencies, and, in some cases, provides illustrative examples to guide issuers in addressing these issues effectively.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Public Safety Canada Updates Guidance on Forced and Child Labour Legislation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/public-safety-canada-updates-guidance-on-forced-and-child-labour-legislation/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 15, 2024, Public Safety Canada released an update to the Guidance for entities (Updated Guidance) and government institutions (Update GI Guidance) relating to Canada's supply chains legislation, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. Reporting entities are required to complete and submit to Public Safety Canada a mandatory online questionnaire and report under the Act about the measures they have taken to prevent and reduce the risk of forced or child labour in their supply chains during the previous fiscal year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Securities Commission Cease-Trades Retroactive Poison Pill]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-securities-commission-cease-trades-retroactive-poison-pill/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 6, 2024, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) issued an order that will serve as an important precedent for the review of shareholder rights plans in the wake of the 2016 amendments to Canada’s takeover bid regime. In Re Greenfire Resources Ltd, the ASC allowed an Application to cease-trade a shareholder rights plan (Rights Plan) that had been adopted by Greenfire Resources Ltd. (Greenfire) in the absence of a formal takeover bid and in direct response to the announcement of an exempt purchase of Greenfire common shares. The ASC also dismissed a Cross-Application that had been brought by Greenfire to cease-trade the share purchase.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Canadian Securities Law Primer on the Filing of Material Contracts]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/a-canadian-securities-law-primer-on-the-filing-of-material-contracts/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While the topic of material contract filing was covered comprehensively in a previous Blakes bulletin originally published in 2008, an updated guide on this topic is long overdue. Given the commentary regarding deficiencies concerning material contracts included in the recently issued CSA Staff Notice 51-365 Continuous Disclosure Review Program Activities for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 (Notice), this bulletin revisits and comprises a reissued, revised version of the 2008 Blakes bulletin.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emissions Cap: Government of Canada Introduces Draft Regulations for Oil and Gas]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/emissions-cap-government-of-canada-introduces-draft-regulations-for-oil-and-gas/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 4, 2024, the Government of Canada released proposed regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) that, if adopted, will impose a cap on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the upstream oil and gas sector and the LNG sector (Emissions Cap Regulations). The proposed Emissions Cap Regulations, which follow the Regulatory Framework to Cap Oil and Gas Sector GHG Emissions initially introduced by the federal government in December 2023, propose a cap-and-trade system aimed at reducing emissions from the oil and gas sector to 35% below 2019 levels by 2030-2032.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lexology Panoramic – Automotive & Mobility 2024]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/lexology-panoramic--automotive-mobility-2024/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The automotive industry is one of Canada’s largest manufacturing sectors and one of the world’s largest and most lucrative markets. The industry accounts for 11% per year in North American vehicle production and contributes C$16-billion annually to Canada’s gross domestic product. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court of Appeal’s Recent Ruling May Shift the IESO’s Future Electricity Procurement Strategy for Repowered Facilities]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-court-of-appeal-s-recent-ruling-may-shift-the-ieso-s-future-electricity-procurement-strategy/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Court of Appeal has rendered an important decision, which could impact the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) future procurement of repowered facilities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Absolute Privilege: Does It Protect Against Defamatory Comments About Third Parties?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/absolute-privilege-does-it-protect-against-defamatory-comments-about-third-parties/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Alberta Court of King’s Bench, in Tuharsky v. O’Chiese First Nation and Poole Lawyers, has ruled that it is a triable issue as to whether a third party can commence an action for defamation arising from statements made in pleadings and in a fee review hearing. The application to strike that claim was dismissed on the basis that it is unclear as to whether absolute privilege applies in those circumstances.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[From Challenges to Compliance: A Look at the Inaugural Reporting Period Under Canada’s Forced and Child Labour Legislation ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/from-challenges-to-compliance-a-look-at-the-inaugural-reporting-period-canada-s-forced-labour-law/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada’s new supply chains legislation, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, requires reporting entities to complete and submit to the Government a mandatory online questionnaire and report about the measures they have taken to address and prevent forced and child labour in their supply chains during their previous fiscal year. In this post-reporting deadline bulletin, we provide an overview of some of the key insights and statistics that arise in the “2024 Annual Report to Parliament on the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act” published by Public Safety Canada and provide some forward-looking updates with respect to preparing for the next reporting cycle that opens on January 1, 2025.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Department of Finance Proposes Public Disclosure Requirements for Federally Regulated Pension Plan Investments]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/department-of-finance-proposes-public-disclosure-for-federally-regulated-pension-plan-investments/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 2, 2024, the Department of Finance published proposed amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985 (Proposed Amendments) for consultation. The Proposed Amendments would prescribe the types of information (e.g. geographic jurisdictions and categories of plan assets) that must be disclosed by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) for the investments of federally regulated pension plans with assets under management greater or equal to C$500-million. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Women on Boards: CSA Reports Marginal Progress and Some Setbacks]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/women-on-boards-csa-reports-marginal-progress-and-some-setbacks/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to a recent Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) report, gender diversity on boards is improving but continues to face hurdles. For the 10th year in a row, the proportion of board seats women hold at public companies in Canada has slightly increased. In contrast, the proportion of companies with three or more women on their boards markedly increased. Many of the other key trends identified by the CSA were relatively flat year-over-year, and the proportion of board vacancies filled by women and the proportion of chief financial officer positions held by women slightly declined.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Charts Its Energy Planning Future With Bill 214]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-charts-its-energy-planning-future-with-bill-214/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 23, 2024, the Ontario government introduced amendments in Bill 214: Affordable Energy Act, 2024 to support its updated electricity resource development and investment policy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024: Compliance Deadlines for Ontario Employers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/bill-190-working-for-workers-five-act-2024-compliance-deadlines-for-ontario-employers/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 28, 2024, Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190) received royal assent. As noted in our previous bulletin on this topic, Bill 190 amends various employment-related legislation in Ontario, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Finalizes Regulations for Target Benefit Plan Framework]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-finalizes-regulations-for-target-benefit-plan-framework/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 16, 2024, the Ontario government filed various regulations under the Pension Benefits Act to implement a permanent target benefit pension plan framework.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court Overturns Dismissal of Youth-Led Constitutional Challenge to Climate Change Policy]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-court-overturns-dismissal-of-youth-led-constitutional-challenge-to-climate-change-policy/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 17, 2024, the Court of Appeal for Ontario issued an important decision in Mathur et al. v. His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, ordering a new hearing for the youth-led constitutional challenge of the Ontario government’s emissions reduction target. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Broader Context: Key Takeaways From the SCC Rulings in Aquino and Golden Oaks]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-broader-context-key-takeaways-from-the-scc-rulings-in-aquino-and-golden-oaks/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada’s rulings in Aquino and Golden Oaks mark a pivotal moment in insolvency law, reaffirming a flexible approach to corporate attribution when dealing with fraudulent actions by company leaders. This preference for flexibility over rigid adherence to predetermined rules allows the law to evolve in response to complex, fact-specific scenarios.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CIRO Decision Highlights Tug-of-War Over Procedural Fairness in Securities Regulatory Enforcement]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ciro-decision-highlights-tug-of-war-over-procedural-fairness-in-securities-regulatory-enforcement/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A recent decision by a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) illustrates the ongoing tension between securities regulators’ efforts to enhance their enforcement powers in administrative proceedings and respondents’ corresponding attempts to assert enhanced procedural protections.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Data Portability Right in Force in Quebec]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-data-portability-right-in-force-in-quebec/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 22, 2024, a new individual right to data portability came into force under Quebec’s privacy legislation applicable in the private sector (the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector or Quebec Privacy Act) and the public sector (the Act respecting access to documents held by public bodies and the protection of personal information or Quebec Access Act). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[“Dual Track” Process: Maintaining Transaction Flexibility to Optimize Value ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/dual-track-process-maintaining-transaction-flexibility-to-optimize-value/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The ups and downs of the M&A and financing markets over the past few years, particularly in the emerging companies (EC) and venture capital (VC) sector, have demonstrated the importance of emerging companies and their stakeholders maintaining flexibility when pursuing liquidity transactions. Running a “dual track” process, or the parallel pursuit of both an M&A transaction and a financing transaction, such as an initial public offering (IPO), can be an effective strategy to maximize transaction certainty and optimize valuations. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ESG Clauses in Commercial Leases]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/esg-clauses-in-commercial-leases/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Organizations now consistently include environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in their policies, and the real estate sector is no exception. For stakeholders in the real estate sector, ESG factors are increasingly important.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Charter Rights and State Liability: SCC Reiterates Threshold for Claims Against the State for Damages]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/charter-rights-and-state-liability-scc-reiterates-threshold-for-claims-against-the-state-for-damage/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered judgment in Canada (Attorney General) v. Power on the availability of damages against the federal or provincial governments for enacting legislation contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The SCC’s decision in Power clarifies the threshold for damages in such circumstances and raises the question of whether the same principles apply to legislation that violates Quebec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Keeping Up With CAPSA: New Guidelines for Capital Accumulation Plans and Risk Management Released]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/keeping-up-with-capsa-new-guidelines-for-capital-accumulation-plans-and-risk-management-released/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 9, 2024, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released Guideline No. 3 – Guideline for Capital Accumulation Plans (CAP Guideline), replacing the 2004 Guidelines For Capital Accumulation Plans (2004 CAP Guideline), and Guideline No. 10 – Guideline for Risk Management for Plan Administrators (Risk Management Guideline). This bulletin provides a high-level summary of the key changes in the CAP Guideline relative to the 2004 CAP Guideline, as well as an overview of the Risk Management Guideline.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Motion to Strike Waives Right to Arbitrate: Ontario Court of Appeal]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In RH20 North America Inc. v. Bergmann, the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that a motion to strike arbitrable claims amounts to a waiver of the right to arbitrate and disentitles the moving party to a stay of the court action in favour of arbitration. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s PFAS Reporting Requirements: What You Need to Know]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-s-pfas-reporting-requirements-what-you-need-to-know/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada has provided additional guidance to stakeholders regarding compliance with a mandatory survey requiring manufacturers, importers and users of 312 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to report information about their activities in Canada during the 2023 calendar year. This mandatory survey obligation, which was initiated by way of a Notice issued under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Notice), must be completed by January 29, 2025. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Further Updates on Ontario’s Long-Term 2 and Medium-Term 2 Electricity Procurements]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 12, 2024, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) presented the latest design developments for its Long-Term 2 energy stream (LT2e) and Medium-Term 2 (MT2) procurements. This is a further update to our July 2024 bulletin on this topic.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update: Canada Proceeds With Second Consultation Over Chinese Imports]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/update-canada-proceeds-with-second-consultation-over-chinese-imports/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 10, 2024, Canada opened a 30-day consultation on potential new tariffs targeting electric vehicle components, solar panels, semiconductors and critical minerals. This follows earlier tariffs on imports of electric vehicles and metals from China. In response, China has requested consultations with Canada at the World Trade Organization and is launching anti-dumping investigations into Canadian exports. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leasing Agreements in Quebec: True Lease or Financing Lease in the Context of an Insolvency?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/leasing-agreements-in-quebec-true-lease-or-financing-lease-in-the-context-of-an-insolvency/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, a lessor may require immediate payment for the use of leased property by a debtor. However, this exception only applies where the contract is a true lease. In Quebec, does leasing (crédit-bail) fit this definition? The hybrid characteristics of leasing agreements in Quebec present unique issues and may sometimes complicate the determination of the nature of these agreements by insolvency courts. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Next Steps in the Overhaul of the Investment Canada Act Come into Force]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/next-steps-in-the-overhaul-of-the-investment-canada-act-come-into-force/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 3, 2024, another wave of amendments to the Investment Canada Act’s (ICA) national security provisions came into effect. In particular, these amendments: (i) significantly alter the landscape for national security reviews under the ICA by providing the Minister of Industry (Minister) with greater control and autonomy over the national security review process; (ii) enhance the Minister’s information sharing rights and obligations; and (iii) clarify the approach to the judicial review of national security reviews.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Introduces New Tariffs on Chinese EVs and Steel Products]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-introduces-new-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-and-steel-products/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 26, 2024, the Canadian government announced significant measures impacting importations of Chinese goods, including Chinese-made EVs and steel and aluminum products from China. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Final Amendments to Canada’s OTC Derivatives Trade Reporting Rules Released]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/final-amendments-to-canada-s-otc-derivatives-trade-reporting-rules-released/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 25, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published final amendments (Amendments) to the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trade reporting rules applicable in each province and territory (including OSC Rule 91-507 Trade Repositories and Derivatives Data Reporting (the Ontario TR Rule) and their related Companion Policies (collectively, the Provincial Trade Reporting Rules)).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Department of Finance Proposes Updates to Canada’s Financial Sector Framework]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/department-of-finance-proposes-updates-to-canada-s-financial-sector-framework/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 12, 2024, the Department of Finance launched a public consultation seeking views on proposed measures to update Canada’s regulatory framework for financial institutions. This consultation marks the third phase of the Department of Finance’s legislative review of the Bank Act, Insurance Companies Act, and Trust and Loan Companies Act, likely informing the statutory “sunset” review of the legislation due by June 2026. We have summarized some of the key proposed measures of the consultation paper below.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Revises Ineligibility and Suspension Policy for Suppliers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/government-of-canada-revises-ineligibility-and-suspension-policy-for-vendors/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada’s revised Ineligibility and Suspension Policy (Ineligibility Policy), which came into effect on May 31, 2024, expands the circumstances under which vendors can be debarred or suspended from supplying the federal government and provides greater flexibility for setting, and potentially reducing, existing ineligibility periods. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No Summer Break for the CSA: Selected Securities Law Developments]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/no-summer-break-for-the-csa-selected-securities-law-developments/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently provided updates on various outstanding initiatives concerning continuous disclosure obligations and prospectus filings in respect of non-investment fund reporting issuers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Mortgage Services Act: Bill 29’s Impact on Mortgage Lenders]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-mortgage-services-act-bill-29-s-impact-on-mortgage-lenders/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Columbia’s Bill 29 repeals the Mortgage Brokers Act and replaces it with the Mortgage Services Act (MSA). The MSA establishes a licensing and regulatory regime for mortgage brokerages, principal brokers and mortgage lenders. While the majority of the MSA is not yet in force, the Bill will significantly impact non-institutional and non-Canadian mortgage lenders.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court of Appeal Confirms Limited Scope of Judicial Oversight of Arbitral Awards]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/court-of-appeal-confirms-limited-scope-of-judicial-oversight-of-arbitral-awards/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Clayton v. Canada (Attorney General), the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed an attempt to set aside an arbitral award on jurisdictional and public policy grounds, confirming that the grounds on which arbitral awards may be set aside are narrow. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta's New Streamlined Trial Rules: First Court Decision Interpreting the New Rules]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Court of King's Bench of Alberta (Court) recently issued its first decision interpreting the new streamlined trial rules. The decision offers helpful guidance about important thresholds and the factors that courts may consider when assessing the appropriateness of a streamlined trial. The new rules, which replaced the summary trial process in January 2024, require the court to determine if a streamlined trial is appropriate before proceeding. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau Launches Consultation on Greenwashing Enforcement Guidance]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/competition-bureau-launches-consultation-on-greenwashing-enforcement-guidance/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As discussed in our June 2024 bulletin Canada’s New Greenwashing Laws Enacted, recently introduced amendments to the Competition Act regarding the making of untested or unsubstantiated representations about the environmental benefits of a product or business (“greenwashing”) have created significant uncertainty, risks and potential liability for Canadian businesses. The new greenwashing provisions have been a focus of media and public attention, with businesses and others requesting guidance from the Competition Bureau (Bureau) regarding its approach to the enforcement of these provisions. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Invasion of the Data Snatchers: B.C. Court of Appeal Clarifies Possible Scope of Privacy Claims Against Data Custodians in Data Breaches]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/invasion-of-the-data-snatchers-b-c-court-of-appeal-clarifies-possible-scope-of-privacy-claims-agai/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 4, 2024, the B.C. Court of Appeal issued a duo of class action appeal decisions considering the potential scope of statutory and common law privacy claims against data custodians that fall victim to cyberattacks in data breach cases. In both G.D. v. South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (G.D.) and Campbell v. Capital One Financial Corporation (Campbell), the B.C. Court of Appeal affirmed that numerous causes of action may arguably be available even against data custodians innocent of any intentional wrongdoing, including the statutory tort of violation of privacy pursuant to the B.C. Privacy Act. These decisions follow the B.C. Court of Appeal’s decision earlier this year in Situmorang v. Google, LLC, in which the court left open the question of whether the tort of intrusion upon seclusion exists in B.C., in addition to the statutory tort of violation of privacy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Imposes Export Controls on Quantum Computing and Advanced Semiconductor Technology]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-imposes-export-controls-on-quantum-computing-and-advanced-semiconductor-technology/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a significant move, Canada has announced stringent export controls on certain quantum computing and advanced semiconductor technology under the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA). Beginning on July 20, 2024, the export of certain technology related to quantum computing and advanced semiconductors will be prohibited to any location except the United States without an export permit from Global Affairs Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Court of Appeal Rules on Direct Owner-Subcontractor Arrangements Under Builders Lien Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-court-of-appeal-rules-on-impact-of-direct-owner-subcontractor-arrangements-under-builders-lien/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Pinnacle Living (Capstan Village) Lands Inc. v. Fairway Recycle Group Inc. (Pinnacle Living), the British Columbia Court of Appeal (Court) recently considered the ability of an owner to obtain a discharge of a lien by payment of the statutory holdback amount into court under section 23 of the Builders Lien Act, in circumstances where the owner had allegedly agreed directly with the lien claimant to pay any unpaid invoices.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Multilateral Initiative Temporarily Expands the Role of Exempt Market Dealers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-multilateral-initiative-temporarily-expands-the-role-of-exempt-market-dealers/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 20, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a notice regarding Coordinated Blanket Order 31-930 - Exemption to Allow Exempt Market Dealer Participation in Selling Groups in Offerings of Securities under a Prospectus (order), which will temporarily allow exempt market dealers (EMDs) to participate in prospectus offerings as a member of a selling group, subject to certain limitations. This follows the Ontario Securities Commission’s recent initiatives to facilitate capital raising for early-stage businesses. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cross-Border Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P.]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/cross-border-implications-of-the-u-s-supreme-court-s-decision-in-harrington-v-purdue-pharma-l-p/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States released its highly anticipated decision in William K. Harrington, United States Trustee, Region 2, Petitioner v. Purdue Pharma L.P. et al. (Purdue). At issue was whether the U.S. bankruptcy court had jurisdiction to confirm a plan that provided for releases in favour of non-debtor parties, including parties providing a significant monetary contribution in support of the plan itself. In a tightly split 5:4 decision, the majority ruled that these types of third-party releases are not available in Chapter 11 plans under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Bankruptcy Code) without the consent of affected claimants.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Ruling on Denying Legal Counsel in Occupational Health and Safety Interviews]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-court-of-appeal-upholds-ruling-on-denying-legal-counsel-in-occupational-health-and-safety-in/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a recent decision in Neustaedter v. Alberta (Labour Relations Board), the Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) upheld an appeal from the Alberta Labour Relations Board confirming penalties to the appellants under the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) for interfering with and refusing to participate in interviews related to a workplace fatality.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Enacts Digital Services Tax and Other Significant Tax Measures ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-enacts-digital-services-tax-and-other-significant-tax-measures/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite significant political headwinds, particularly from the United States, Canada’s digital services tax (DST) was enacted pursuant to an Order in Council dated June 28, 2024. The DST is an annual 3% tax on digital services revenue that is considered attributable to Canada. Taxpayers’ DST liability for 2024 will include DST applicable to digital revenues from 2022 and 2023.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Court of Appeal: Voluntary Refund Program Insufficient to Prevent Class Action Authorization]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-court-of-appeal-voluntary-refund-program-insufficient-to-prevent-class-action-authorization/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In an appellate ruling in Lachaine v. Air Transat AT inc., the Quebec Court of Appeal authorized a class action that claimed a refund from various airlines after airplane tickets and travel packages were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec’s Comprehensive Health Information Privacy Law Comes Into Force]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-s-comprehensive-health-information-privacy-law-comes-into-force/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 1, 2024, most of the provisions of Quebec’s Act respecting health and social services information and amending various legislative provisions (Act) entered into force, along with two related regulations. The Act introduces a comprehensive privacy framework for health and social services (HSS) information in Quebec, similar to the health information privacy legislation in other Canadian provinces and territories.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C.’s Home “Flipping Tax”: What Property Owners Need to Know ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-s-home-flipping-tax-what-property-owners-need-to-know/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As of January 2025, B.C. owners could face a new tax on the net income earned from the sale of residential property.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court Confirms Forum Selection Clause Does Not Override Place of Arbitration]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-court-confirms-forum-selection-clause-does-not-override-place-of-arbitration/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Tehama Group Inc. v. Pythian Services Inc., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Court) provided insightful commentary about the interplay between arbitration and forum selection clauses and dismissed an application to set aside an arbitration award. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Holds that the Charter Applies to Public School Boards in Landmark Decision]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/scc-holds-that-the-charter-applies-to-public-school-boards-in-landmark-decision/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) delivered its decision in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. The SCC held that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter) applies to Ontario public school boards and that all actions carried on by Ontario public school boards, including their agents and delegates, are subject to Charter scrutiny.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s New Greenwashing Laws Enacted]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-s-new-greenwashing-laws-enacted/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 20, the federal government passed amendments to the Competition Act (Act) that target “greenwashing” (i.e., making untested or unsubstantiated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or business). These amendments create substantial uncertainty, risks and potential liability for businesses, which could undermine the environmental initiatives of Canadian corporations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Competition Law Changes Now in Force]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-competition-law-changes-now-in-force/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Significant and wide-ranging amendments to the Competition Act have received royal assent on June 20, 2024. This is the third wave of amendments, following amendments adopted in 2022 and 2023, with broad implications for all businesses across Canada. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSC Introduces Initiatives to Support Capital Raising for Early-Stage Businesses in Ontario]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/osc-introduces-initiatives-to-support-capital-raising-for-early-stage-businesses-in-ontario/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As part of its mandate to foster capital formation and competitive capital markets, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has recently introduced certain time-limited initiatives to improve access to capital for early-stage businesses in Ontario. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Time for a Change: Alberta Court Calls for New Rules for Appeals of Applications Judges]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Court of King's Bench, in Lesenko v. Wild Rose Ready Mix Ltd., has sent a clear message to the Rules of Court Committee and the Alberta Court of Appeal about the desire for new standard of review rules for appeals of applications judges. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Extending the Redwater Super-Priority Principle Beyond the Oil and Gas Industry]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/extending-the-redwater-super-priority-principle-beyond-the-oil-and-gas-industry/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 30, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal in Travelers Capital Corp. v. Mantle Materials Group, Ltd. This case confirms that the regulatory super-priority established by Orphan Well Association v. Grant Thornton Ltd. (Redwater) extends beyond the oil and gas industry, while opting not to clarify the line between assets related and unrelated to an environmental condition. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[R. v. Pryde: Quebec Judge Declares New Provision of French Language Charter Inoperable]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 17, 2024, the Honourable Dennis Galiatsatos, a judge of the Court of Quebec (provincial court), issued a decision on the constitutional applicability and validity, in criminal matters, of section 10 of Quebec’s Charter of the French Language (Charter), which requires a French version to be attached “immediately and without delay” to any final judgment issued in English.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Releases New Guidance on Requirements for Exclusion Clauses]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/scc-releases-new-guidance-on-requirements-for-exclusion-clauses/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its highly anticipated decision in Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc. In a 6-1 decision, the Court clarified the requirements for showing that parties to a contract for the sale of goods have expressly agreed to contract out of a statutorily implied condition under Ontario’s section 53 of the Sale of Goods Act (SGA) and equivalent provisions in other provinces. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Streaming Services Required to Contribute 5% of Revenues to Prescribed Funds]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 4, 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2024-121, which imposes a base financial contribution requirement of 5% of “annual contributions revenues” on certain online streaming service providers operating in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Law Commission Calls for Stronger Online Consumer Protection]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-law-commission-calls-for-stronger-online-consumer-protection/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 13, 2024, the Law Commission of Ontario released its “Improving Consumer Protection in the Digital Marketplace” report, calling for significant additional reforms to Ontario’s recently adopted Consumer Protection Act, 2023. The proposed reforms are aimed at the digital marketplace — specifically, terms of service contracts for online transactions.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alert: FSRA Publishes Final Guidance on Pension Plan Amendments]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has published its final Guidance on Pension Plan Amendments effective June 4, 2024.  The Amendment Guidance describes FSRA’s approach to the following.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Ontario Bill 194 to Regulate Public-Sector Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-ontario-bill-194-to-regulate-public-sector-use-of-artificial-intelligence-systems/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 13, 2024, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 194, the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024, which, if passed, will enact the Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act, 2024. The Act, as drafted, seeks to regulate the use of artificial intelligence systems within the public sector, among other goals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court Clarifies Adjudication Pursuant to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Welcome Homes Construction Inc. v. Atlas Granite Inc. is the first decision from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench about adjudication pursuant to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. In the decision, the court clarified the scope of adjudication and highlighted important differences between the construction adjudication processes in Ontario and Alberta.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[European Court Declares Switzerland’s Responsibility to Combat Climate Change to Protect its Citizens’ Human Rights]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/european-court-declares-switzerland-s-responsibility-to-combat-climate-change-to-protect-its-citizen/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a recent 257-page decision, the European Court of Human Rights, sitting as a Grand Chamber of 17 judges, ruled that the Swiss government violated Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights in failing to establish an adequate domestic regulatory framework to combat climate change. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[M&A Take-Privates on a Roll]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/m-a-take-privates-on-a-roll/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian market has seen take-private transactions outpace initial public offerings recently, with public companies having an aggregate market capitalization of approximately C$12.5 billion “going private” in 2023 alone. A significant portion of these take-private transactions, particularly those led by private equity sponsors, have included an equity rollover component. The following highlights certain key considerations for take-private rollover transactions in Canada. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Implements New Output-Based Pricing System for Carbon Emissions]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-implements-new-output-based-pricing-system-for-carbon-emissions/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently, British Columbia made changes to its industrial greenhouse gas emissions regime by implementing a mandatory carbon emissions output-based pricing system (OBPS) for major industrial operations. The OBPS replaces the CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Bills and Counting: What Ontario’s Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 Could Mean for Employers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/five-bills-and-counting-what-ontario-s-working-for-workers-five-act-2024-could-mean-for-employers/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 6, 2024, Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190) was introduced in the Ontario legislature. If passed, Bill 190 will amend various employment-related legislation in Ontario, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Bill 190 is also subject to revisions as it makes its way through the legislative process. We will continue to provide updates on substantive changes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Privacy Update: Quebec Publishes Final Anonymization Regulation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/privacy-update-quebec-publishes-final-anonymization-regulation/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 15, 2024, the government of Quebec published the final version of the Regulation respecting the anonymization of personal information (Anonymization Regulation), which establishes the requirements that organizations subject to Quebec’s private sector privacy legislation must comply with when anonymizing personal information. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Denies Leave Application: Strong Case of Fraud Required to Refuse Payment of Letter of Credit ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/scc-denies-leave-application-strong-case-of-fraud-required-to-refuse-payment-of-letter-of-credit/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 25, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal the recent ruling of the Alberta Court of Appeal in Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction Ltd v. Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. In the Decision, the ABCA refused to enjoin Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. (CGL) from drawing on a letter of credit provided by Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction Ltd. (PAPC) to CGL pending the conclusion of an arbitration between CGL and PAPC.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Ontario Bill 194 to Reform FIPPA and Introduce Mandatory Privacy Breach Reporting]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-ontario-bill-194-to-reform-fippa-and-introduce-mandatory-privacy-breach-reporting/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 13, 2024, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 194, the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 (Bill 194), which, if passed, will significantly reform the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). FIPPA governs how the Ontario government and prescribed public sector entities (institutions) collect, use and disclose personal information, and sets out a general right of access to government records.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario’s iGaming Model Complies with Criminal Code, Court Rules ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-s-igaming-model-complies-with-criminal-code-court-rules/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 13, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (ONSC) released its decision in Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke v. iGaming Ontario, ruling in favour of the province of Ontario and iGaming Ontario. The Court found that iGaming Ontario is appropriately “conducting and managing” Ontario’s iGaming market in accordance with the requirements of the Criminal Code. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Responds to Foreign Interference With Bill C-70: New Criminal Offences and Procedures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-responds-to-foreign-interference-with-new-criminal-offences-and-procedures/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Following the release of the Foreign Interference Commission’s Initial Report on May 3, 2024, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety has tabled Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act (Bill). The Bill would create a regime to combat foreign interference, including significant updates to the Criminal Code and Canada’s national security regime.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Constructive Expropriation Claims in the Natural Resource Sector]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-court-of-appeal-provides-guidance-on-constructive-expropriation-claims-in-natural-resource/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In its recent decision in Altius Royalty Corporation v. Alberta (Altius), the Court of Appeal of Alberta (Court of Appeal) ruled that the Government of Alberta’s plan to phase out coal-fired electricity generation emissions by 2030 was not a constructive expropriation of the appellants’ royalty interest in an Alberta coal mine. As a result, despite effectively losing their royalty interest, the appellants were not owed compensation. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Residents Only: B.C. Court of Appeal Confirms Plaintiff Residency Requirement for Class Actions]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/residents-only-b-c-court-of-appeal-confirms-plaintiff-residency-requirement-for-class-actions/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 30, 2024, the British Columbia Court of Appeal confirmed in MM Fund v. Excelsior Mining Corp. that only residents of B.C. may commence class actions under the provincial Class Proceedings Act (CPA), with the effect of preventing non-residents from commencing proposed class actions in the province for perceived procedural advantage. The Court of Appeal also clarified that for the purpose of the CPA, a corporation or trust is “resident” where its central management and control takes place.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Balancing Jurisdictions: Proposed Changes to Canada's Impact Assessment Act ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/balancing-jurisdictions-proposed-changes-to-canada-s-impact-assessment-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada has proposed amendments to the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) to address the Supreme Court of Canada’s concerns that portions of the IAA related to major project review are unconstitutional because they encroach on matters within provincial jurisdiction.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CRTC Releases Updated Regulatory Plan to Modernize Canada’s Broadcasting Framework]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/crtc-releases-updated-regulatory-plan-to-modernize-canada-s-broadcasting-framework/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 6, 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission published an updated regulatory plan to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework. Key updates include consultations on contribution frameworks for online streaming services, support for Canadian content, and policies promoting Indigenous broadcasting. The plan targets late 2025 for implementation, with ongoing consultations planned into 2026.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Comply with Demands by Regulators and “Waive” Goodbye to Privilege? New Alberta Guidance on Scope of Regulatory Requests]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/waive-goodbye-to-privilege-new-alberta-guidance-on-scope-of-regulatory-requests/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC v. ITP SA (Decision), the Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) revisited the principles of privilege and waiver of privilege in the context of two reports that arose from an internal investigation. The Decision provides important factors to consider when facing a demand from a regulator for investigative reports.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Publishes Notice for the Reporting of Plastic]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-publishes-notice-for-the-reporting-of-plastic/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada recently announced what it characterizes as comprehensive measures to reduce plastic pollution in efforts to move toward a circular economy and zero plastic waste by 2030 in accordance with the Canada-wide Action Plan on Zero Plastic Waste (Plan). The Plan includes the establishment of a Federal Plastics Registry, which will require companies (including resin manufacturers, service providers and producers of plastic products) to report annually on the quantity and types of plastic manufactured, imported and placed on the Canadian market. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Keeping Current on Mandatory Workplace Policies Across Canada]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/mandatory-workplace-policies-across-canada/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While the updating of workplace policies is often on an organization's to-do list, regular review of such policies frequently gets pushed aside. Depending on the jurisdiction in which your organization operates, multiple workplace policies are mandated by legislation. It is important to keep current on newly introduced obligations in this respect. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Mechanics of Canada’s New Digital Services Tax ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-mechanics-of-canada-s-new-digital-services-tax/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada’s long-anticipated Digital Services Tax Act (Act) was introduced into Parliament on November 30, 2023 as part of Bill C-59. While previous Blakes bulletins provided an overview of the digital services tax (DST), we now aim to provide more detail on how affected taxpayers should compute their 3% DST liability as we inch towards an implementation date.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Establishes a Permitting Requirement for Mineral Exploration Work]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-establishes-a-permitting-requirement-for-mineral-exploration-work/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Beginning on May 6, 2024, an authorization (ATI) from the Quebec ministry responsible for mines, the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF), will be required before conducting impact-causing exploration work in Quebec. The requirement stems from amendments made to the Regulation respecting mineral substances other than petroleum, natural gas and brine (Regulation). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2024 Federal Budget: Selected Tax Measures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2024-federal-budget-selected-tax-measures/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 federal budget. While the biggest headline item in Budget 2024 is a proposal to increase the capital gains inclusion rate from one-half to two-thirds, Budget 2024 also includes a number of targeted incentives and anti-avoidance rules, as well as a significant enhancement of the CRA’s audit powers. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2024 Federal Budget: Selected Pensions, Benefits and Executive Compensation Measures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2024-federal-budget-selected-pensions-benefits-and-executive-compensation-measures/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 16, 2024, the federal government tabled its 2024 budget (2024 Budget), which included a number of provisions related to pensions, benefits and executive compensation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Adopts New Bill to Tackle Psychological Harassment and Sexual Violence in the Workplace]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-adopts-new-bill-to-tackle-psychological-harassment-and-sexual-violence-in-the-workplace/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 27, 2024, Bill 42, An Act to prevent and fight psychological harassment and sexual violence in the workplace (Act), was sanctioned by the Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec. The Act’s purpose is to provide greater protection to workers who experience harassment and sexual violence in the workplace, as well as to facilitate the exercise of their recourses to ensure such protection. It also establishes a few more practical prevention measures that employers could implement.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Insolvency: Case Law, Trends and Shifts in 2023]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-insolvency-case-law-trends-and-shifts-in-2023/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Several significant judicial decisions and legislative updates occurred in 2023 that are relevant to commercial lenders, businesses and restructuring professionals. This bulletin summarizes the key developments of 2023 and highlights areas of significance to be aware of in 2024. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting the Deal Done: Insurance Distribution]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The fragmented insurance distribution market in Canada continues to see significant levels of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity as established consolidators roll up smaller brokerages and managing general agents (MGAs), new players emerge, strategic buyers remain active, and more owners approach the age of retirement and seek third-party exits.]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Need to Establish Actual Harm in Negligence Claims]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 27, 2024, the Ontario Court of Appeal (Court) affirmed in Palmer v. Teva Canada Ltd. (Palmer) that Canadian law does not provide remedies for an increased risk of harm. This ruling is in line with other recent landmark product liability decisions and makes clear that actual harm, not just risk thereof, is required for recovery in tort.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s New Elections Bill to Limit Third-Party Financing, Advertising and Disinformation]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 20, 2024, the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs tabled Bill C-65: An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (Bill) in the House of Commons. The Bill’s proposed amendments to the Canada Elections Act (Act) will see the removal of barriers to voting, encourage voter participation, provide increased safeguards to protect personal information and implement measures to protect against foreign interference in Canada’s federal elections.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2024 Ontario Budget: Update on Target Benefit Plans and the Building Ontario Fund]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 26, 2024, the Ontario government made pension-related announcements in its 2024 Budget and introduced associated legislation in Bill 180, Building a Better Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2024. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario’s Bill 149 Becomes Law, Enacts Key Reforms for Employers ]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 21, 2024, Ontario’s Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 received royal assent. Key amendments to the Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act and Fair Access to Regulated Professions and Compulsory Trades Act are now in effect or slated for future implementation. Notable provisions include expanded definitions of employees, regulations concerning vacation pay and tip-sharing policies, and updated requirements for job postings, among others. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Guidance on the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles in Fund Finance]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In March 2024, a group of associations in the fund finance industry announced the release of the latest addition to the Sustainable Lending Library, A Guide to the Application of the Sustainability Linked Loan Principles in Fund Finance (Guide). The Guide offers practical advice on applying the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (SLLP) in fund finance transactions. It outlines potential challenges and considerations that may arise and discusses how the SLLP can be effectively used in the fund finance market while aligning with the overarching goals of the SLLP.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Developments in the Sustainability Disclosure Landscape]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 13, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) initiated a consultation process on its first Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS). The CSSB has developed for comment two exposure drafts for disclosure relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters: CSDS 1 – General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information (CSDS 1) and CSDS 2 – Climate-related Disclosures (CSDS 2, and together with CSDS 1, the Proposed Standards).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[This Is Not a Simulation: Canada Releases New Policies for Foreign Investments in Interactive Digital Media]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 1, 2024, the Canadian government issued two policies that will be consequential for foreign investment in the Canadian gaming, virtual reality and digital media sectors, indicating that such investments will be subject to increased scrutiny.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Weighs In on Concurrent Judicial Reviews and Statutory Appeals]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Yatar v. TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently clarified that limited rights of appeal do not restrict the availability of judicial review. The SCC explained that a limited statutory appeal is not an adequate alternative remedy for issues outside the scope of the appeal and does not reflect legislative intent to restrict judicial review of those issues.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance From Canadian Government on Modern Slavery Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/updated-guidance-from-canadian-government-on-modern-slavery-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 7, 2024, the Government of Canada issued an update to the Governmental Guidance and answered frequently asked questions about the recently enacted modern slavery reporting legislation. This legislation, effective since January 1, 2024, mandates reporting entities to submit detailed reports on their efforts to prevent forced and child labour in their supply chains. While the recent update clarifies subsidiary responsibilities, among other things, there remains some ambiguity about which entities need to report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Giving Notice: Individual Terminations Subject to New Rules in Canada Labour Code]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/giving-notice-individual-terminations-subject-to-new-rules-in-canada-labour-code/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Changes to requirements regarding individual terminations in the Canada Labour Code (CLC) came into effect on February 1, 2024. The amendments were enacted by the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Tables Cost-Recovery Legislation to Sue Corporate “Wrongdoers” for Harms or Risk of Harms Caused by Products or Services]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-tables-cost-recovery-legislation-to-sue-corporate-wrongdoers-for-harms-or-risk-of-harms/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 14, 2024, the British Columbia government introduced Bill 12, the Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act (Bill or Act), for the stated purpose of enabling the government to sue “wrongdoers” to recover government health care costs and expenditures from corporations if goods or services sold or promoted by them cause harm or create a risk of harm, including addiction, problematic product use, or a general deterioration of health.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[When to Extend the Limitation Period in Environmental Claims: Alberta Court of Appeal Issues Its Latest Ruling]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/when-to-extend-the-limitation-period-in-environmental-claims-alberta-court-of-appeal-issues-its-lat/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Alberta Court of Appeal issued its decision in Paramount Resources Ltd. v. Grey Owl Engineering Ltd. on February 21, 2024. This decision represents the latest pronouncement on the potential application of section 218 of the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) to extend the limitation period for cases involving the release of pollution to the environment. It also clarifies the scope of the term “person responsible” under the EPEA.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Intellectual Property 101]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/intellectual-property-101/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many startups and scaleups, intellectual property (IP) is crucial to the company’s competitive advantage and, therefore, its overall success and value. This bulletin provides a refresher on the common categories of IP in Canada and best practices for protecting and leveraging IP that companies should implement and investors should seek.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Updating the Hydro and Electric Energy Regulation: Alberta Reduces Filing Requirements for Power Projects]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/updating-the-hydro-and-electric-energy-regulation-alberta-reduces-filing-requirements-for-power-pro/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 6, 2024, Alberta enacted a suite of amendments to its legislation governing the production and transmission of hydroelectric power electricity. It also released an updated Hydro and Electric Energy Regulation (HEER).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Legal Trends: Class Action Dismissals Increase Under Quebec’s Consumer Protection Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/actions-collectives-fondees-sur-la-loi-sur-la-protection-du-consommateur-nbsp-une-tendance-se-dess/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dismissals of class actions under Quebec's Consumer Protection Act are on the rise. Following decisions in prominent cases like Union des consommateurs v. Air Canada and Fortin v. Mazda Canada Inc., the Superior Court of Quebec (QSC) dismissed another class action, Lussier v. Expedia Inc., highlighting a growing pattern. In Expedia, the plaintiff alleged undisclosed hotel fees, but the QSC ruled in favour of the defendants, emphasizing consumer responsibility and lack of prejudice. This decision underscores the challenges consumers face in pursuing such actions, particularly where price warnings have been issued.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Four Things to Know About Indigenous Equity Requirements in BC Hydro’s Call for Power]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/four-things-to-know-about-indigenous-equity-requirements-in-bc-hydro-s-call-for-power/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BC Hydro, in conjunction with British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, will issue a call for power for new sources of renewable, emission-free electricity in spring 2024 (Call for Power). The Call for Power includes a requirement for Indigenous equity participation in proposed projects. Here are four things you should know. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Navigating Legal Waters: B.C. Court of Appeal Insulates Hydro Dam Owner from Nuisance Claims ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/navigating-legal-waters-b-c-court-of-appeal-insulates-hydro-dam-owner-from-nuisance-claims/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 26, 2024, the British Columbia Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal of two First Nations’ nuisance claims against a hydroelectric dam owner. The Court ruled in Thomas and Saik’uz First Nation v. Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. that the dam's impact on Aboriginal fishing rights was the “inevitable result” of operating under government authorization and, as such, immunized by the defence of statutory authority. The decision clarifies that not every Aboriginal right will necessarily give its holder standing to sue in nuisance. This case sets a precedent for future cases alleging private interference with Aboriginal rights and has implications for infrastructure owners and First Nations communities in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sidelined: Ontario Ban on Athlete and Celebrity iGaming Endorsements Takes Effect]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/sidelined-ontario-ban-on-athlete-and-celebrity-igaming-endorsements-takes-effect/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 28, 2024, amendments to the Registrar Standards for Internet Gaming (Amended Standards) took effect. The Amended Standards prohibit the use of athletes and restrict the use of celebrity promoters, including social media influencers, in internet-gaming advertising and marketing. The Amended Standards were announced by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on August 29, 2023. The AGCO provided further guidance on the implementation of the Amended Standards on February 8, 2024.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s Bill C-63: Online Harms Act Targets Harmful Content on Social Media]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-bill-c63-online-harms-act-targets-harmful-content-on-social-media/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 26, 2024, the federal government tabled Bill C-63 (Bill), which would enact the Online Harms Act (Act) and establish Canada’s first federal online content moderation regime. The purposes of the Act include mitigating the risks posed by harmful content online, protecting children’s physical and mental health, holding online platforms accountable and rendering certain egregious forms of harmful content inaccessible. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Highlights From Bank of Canada’s Draft Guidance on Retail Payment Activities Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/bank-of-canada-draft-guidance-retail-payment-activities-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 21, 2024, the Bank of Canada (BOC) released draft supervisory guidelines (Guidelines) on the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA), providing insight into how they will be interpreting the requirements of the RPAA.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Civil Implications of the New Criminal Interest Rate Regulations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/civil-implications-of-the-new-criminal-interest-rate-regulations/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The new Criminal Interest Rate Regulations announced on December 23, 2023, give rise to several important civil implications for lenders and service providers throughout Canada, even though the Regulations have not yet been declared in force.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nygård’s Impact: A Deep Dive into Substantive Consolidation in Canadian Insolvency Cases]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/nygard-s-impact-a-deep-dive-into-substantive-consolidation-in-canadian-insolvency-cases/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent Nygård appeal in Manitoba has set a precedent in the use of contested substantive consolidation orders. Although this type of remedy is rare in Canadian insolvency cases, its use in the Nygård case suggests that the context for such orders may have expanded. A previous Ontario court ruling clarified the conditions under which substantive consolidation should be applied in similar proceedings.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Securing Canada's Harvest: Regulations on Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/securing-canada-s-harvest-regulations-on-foreign-ownership-of-agricultural-land/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As global dynamics continue to shape food security concerns, stakeholders must navigate federal and provincial regulations governing foreign investment in Canada's agriculture sector. Recent trends in the United States may foreshadow shifts in oversight and reporting requirements in Canada. Investors may want to follow these developments closely to monitor the viability of foreign investment in the sector.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court Rejects Crypto Arbitration Agreement as Unenforceable]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-court-rejects-crypto-arbitration-agreement-as-unenforceable/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Lochan v. Binance Holdings Limited (Binance), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Court) dismissed a motion to stay a proposed class action in favour of arbitration. In making its decision, the Court found that the arbitration agreement between the parties was both unenforceable as being contrary to public policy and unconscionable. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Modernizing Financial Risk Management: OSFI's Draft Guideline on AI Model Risk Management]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/modernizing-financial-risk-management-osfi-s-draft-guideline-on-ai-model-risk-management/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is seeking comments from industry participants on its recently released draft of Guideline E-23 Model Risk Management (Draft Guideline). The Draft Guideline updates OSFI’s expectations regarding enterprise-wide model risk management to include artificial intelligence models. It has important implications for federally regulated financial organizations and their third-party service providers. Interested parties can provide comments until March 22, 2024, with a final guideline taking effect in July 2025. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Pension Law: 2023 Year in Review]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-pension-law-2023-year-in-review/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canadian pension law went through numerous changes in 2023. Below is an overview of certain significant developments from the previous year as we look ahead to what may be coming next.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Class Actions: Saskatchewan Court of Appeal Brings “Order” to Sequencing of Dispositive Applications]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/class-actions-saskatchewan-court-of-appeal-brings-order-to-sequencing-of-dispositive-applications/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal (Court) recently released its long-awaited decision about the sequencing of dispositive applications in class proceedings relative to certification applications. The Court confirmed that case management justices (CMJs) continue to have the discretion to determine the sequencing of those applications, even if the sequencing results in the class action being dismissed on the merits prior to certification.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Cybersecurity Law Update: Bill C-26 Gains Momentum in the House of Commons]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-cybersecurity-law-update-bill-c-26-gains-momentum-in-the-house-of-commons/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 1, 2024, the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (Committee) began its study of Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts (Bill C-26 or Bill), nearly one year after it completed its second reading in the House of Commons.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Part II: Significant Implications Arising From Guidance on Modern Slavery Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/part-ii-significant-implications-arising-from-guidance-on-modern-slavery-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As outlined in our prior bulletins on this issue, Canada’s new modern slavery legislation, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Act), requires reporting entities to complete and submit to the government a mandatory online questionnaire (Questionnaire) and report (Report) about the measures they have taken to address and prevent forced and child labour in their supply chains during their previous fiscal year. The Act came into force on January 1, 2024, and the initial Report is due by May 31, 2024 — or earlier for certain federally incorporated entities that provide their annual financial statements to shareholders before May 31 of each year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Court Clarifies Law on Appointment of a Receiver Over Real Estate Assets]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-court-clarifies-law-on-appointment-of-a-receiver-over-real-estate-assets/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On January 11, 2024, the British Columbia Supreme Court released its reasons in Bank of Montreal v. Haro-Thurlow Street Project Limited Partnership, which clarified the approach of British Columbia courts when asked to appoint a receiver over real estate assets. This decision provides important guidance to lenders with security in real estate projects and other stakeholders in real estate ventures.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Year, New CRA Payroll Policy for Remote Workers]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective January 1, 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a new administrative policy (New Administrative Policy) for determining the province or territory of employment (POE) for payroll deduction purposes of employees who work remotely pursuant to a full-time remote work agreement. The New Administrative Policy applies for determining the POE for the purpose of income tax, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), Employment Insurance (EI), and Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) deductions. For all other purposes, including, where applicable, Employer Health Tax in Ontario, the rules set out in the applicable legislation will remain unaffected by the New Administrative Policy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Employment law in Canada continued to evolve in 2023. Courts and tribunals across the country dealt with issues ranging from notice periods and fixed-term contractor agreements to the tort of harassment and time theft. While there were a number of notable decisions, here are some highlights from 2023 Canadian case laws.]]></description>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-privacy-law-2023-year-in-review/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[2023 was a year of significant change for Canadian privacy and data protection law. As in previous years, to mark Data Privacy Day, we’ve summarized the most important developments from the previous year and provide a look ahead to what may be coming next.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NorthWest Copper: B.C. Securities Commission Decision Favours Free Flow of Information Among Shareholders]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In its recent decision in NorthWest Copper Corp., 2022 BCSECCOM 602 (NorthWest Copper), the British Columbia Securities Commission (Commission) dismissed an application by NorthWest Copper Corp. (NWST or the Company) alleging that three separate shareholders had been acting jointly or in concert, and that those shareholders had failed to make public “early warning” disclosure regarding their joint action and ownership of over 10% of the Company’s outstanding shares, as required by National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids (NI 62-104).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Replaces Summary Trials With Streamlined Trials]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On January 1, 2024, new streamlined trials replaced summary trials in Alberta. In this bulletin, we summarize some of the changes between these two processes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Finalizes Amendments to Implement Access Model for Prospectuses of Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers ]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-finalizes-amendments-to-implement-access-model-for-prospectuses-of-non-investment-fund-reporting/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On January 11, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published in final form amendments and changes to National Instrument 41-101 – General Prospectus Requirements, National Instrument 44-101 – Short Form Prospectus Distributions, National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions, National Instrument 44-103 – Post-Receipt Pricing and other related changes to securities laws and guidance (collectively, the Amendments). Certain local jurisdictions published additional rules relating to the Amendments, providing additional information relevant to those jurisdictions only. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Important Developments in Canadian Transparency Requirements]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Several Canadian jurisdictions have made significant changes to the transparency requirements related to disclosure of information about ultimate beneficial owners. This bulletin includes information on key current developments under the federal corporate statute, upcoming changes to the British Columbia requirements and new filing requirements in Quebec.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C.’s Intimate Images Protection Act Coming Into Force]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-s-intimate-protection-act-coming-into-force/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Columbia’s Intimate Images Protection Act (Act) and Intimate Images Protection Regulation (Regulation) will come into force on January 29, 2024. The Act and Regulation provide a civil remedy for those whose intimate images have been distributed without consent or threatened with distribution. Distributing an intimate image without consent is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code. The Act provides individuals with a cause of action for civil damages and an expedited process to have their intimate images deleted, taken down or de-indexed. The Act affects organizations that host or index third-party content through an online platform, defined as internet intermediaries. Since this encompasses most social media platforms, video hosting platforms, websites and search engines, all internet intermediaries should be aware of the new Act and Regulation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Court of Appeal Breathes New Life Into Climate Claims]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) has, in part, revived two claims challenging the federal government’s climate policy and legislation. On December 13, 2023, the FCA issued its decision in La Rose v. Canada, permitting the plaintiffs in two claims to amend their pleadings so that their claims could proceed to trial. Both sets of plaintiffs claimed, among other things, that the government’s response to climate change violated their right to life, liberty and security of the person under section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diversity Disclosure Requirements for CBCA Public Companies Potentially Changing]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/diversity-disclosure-requirements-for-cbca-public-companies-potentially-changing/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since January 1, 2020, distributing corporations (generally, public companies) governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) have been required to provide diversity disclosures regarding “designated groups,” as defined in the Employment Equity Act (EEA). A recent report by the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force (Task Force) has made recommendations to, among other things, update the definition of, and categories included in “designated groups.” Any such updates could impact diversity disclosure requirements under the CBCA.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update on Ontario’s PHIPA: Administrative Monetary Penalties Now in Force]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/update-on-ontario-phipa-administrative-monetary-penalties-now-in-force/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective January 1, 2024, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) can now issue administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) for violations of Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA). PHIPA governs how health information custodians in Ontario, such as health care practitioners and institutions, may collect, use and disclose personal health information. It is now the only privacy legislation applicable in Ontario with this kind of enhanced enforcement power.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Part I: Canada Unveils Long-Awaited Guidance on Act Fighting Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-unveils-long-awaited-guidance-on-act-fighting-forced-labour-and-child-labour-in-supply-chains/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada’s new modern slavery legislation, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Act), requires reporting entities to submit to the government and publish public reports about the measures they have taken to address and prevent forced and child labour in their supply chains during their previous fiscal year. The Act comes into force on January 1, 2024, and the initial report (Report) is due by May 31, 2024 — or earlier for certain federally incorporated entities that provide their annual financial statements to shareholders before May 31 of each year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Online News Act Now in Effect: New Application, Exemption Regulations Released]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/online-news-act-now-in-effect-new-application-exemption-regulations-released/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 19, 2023, the Governor in Council issued the Online News Act Application and Exemption Regulations (Regulations), bringing the Online News Act (Act) into force. The Regulations introduce significant modifications compared to the draft Regulations Respecting the Application of the Online News Act, the Duty to Notify and the Request for Exemptions (Draft Regulations).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Q&A With Paul Ciriello: Developing a Fundraising Strategy]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For this year-end edition of Blakes upRound, Paul Ciriello, Strategic Advisor to Blakes and our clients, answered our in-depth questions about the current fundraising environment, and the dos and don’ts of raising capital as we head into 2024.]]></description>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/bank-of-canada-releases-guidance-on-retail-payments-activities-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada (BOC) has released the first segment of its long-awaited guidance in respect of the application of the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA), dealing with the criteria for registering payment service providers (PSPs) (Guidance). The Guidance provides insight into how the BOC interprets its mandate in respect of who is subject to the RPAA and it casts the BOC’s regulatory net very broadly. Notably, the Guidance is not open to comments or consultation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fund Formation 101: Issues to Consider When Forming a Private Equity Fund — Part 2 Commercial Considerations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/fund-formation-101-issues-to-consider-when-forming-a-private-equity-fund--part-2-commercial-consid/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is Part 2 of our series on private equity funds (Funds). As mentioned in Blakes Bulletin: Fund Formation 101: Issues to Consider When Forming a Private Equity Fund - Part 1 Structuring, there are many factors and issues to consider when forming a Fund, and different Funds will have different issues based on how they are structured, the track record of the sponsor with previous funds, the target investment type and industry, and the past experience of investors and their counsel. This week we are focussing on the top commercial considerations for Fund formation:]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Court Strikes Down Order Designating Plastics as Toxic Substances]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/federal-court-strikes-down-order-designating-plastics-as-toxic-substances/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 16, 2023, the Federal Court (Court) in Responsible Plastic Use Coalition v. Canada (Environment and Climate Change) struck down the federal government’s Order-in-Council (Order) adding “plastic manufactured items” (PMIs) to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) as unreasonable and unconstitutional.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Select Tax Measures in Canada’s Bill C-59]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/select-tax-measures-in-canadas-bill-c-59/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 28, 2023, the Department of Finance (Finance) tabled a Notice of Ways and Means Motion to implement the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023, which subsequently received first reading in Parliament on November 30, 2023 as Bill C-59. Bill C-59 contains proposed legislation regarding numerous measures announced by Parliament and the Minister of Finance which have not yet been enacted into law, including draft legislation released by Finance on April 29, 2022 (April 2022 Proposals), proposals released in the 2023 Federal Budget (Budget 2023), draft legislation released by Finance on August 4, 2023 (August 2023 Proposals) and measures announced in the November 21, 2023, federal Fall Economic Statement (FES 2023). All or a significant portion of Bill C-59 will likely be passed into law before the end of 2023. However, certain portions, including the proposals relating to the Digital Services Tax Act, may be passed into law but may not come into force until a later date.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court Declines to Set Aside Arbitral Award Despite Reasonable Apprehension of Arbitrator’s Bias]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Vento Motorcycles, Inc. v. United Mexican States, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Court) rejected an application to set aside an arbitral award (the Award), which a three-arbitrator Tribunal issued, on the basis of procedural unfairness and reasonable apprehension of bias established on the part of one arbitrator. The Court’s decision provides important guidance about the circumstances in which courts may exercise their discretion to not set aside arbitral awards, even where an arbitrator’s conduct gives rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Revamping the Rules: Canadian Competition Act Update]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/revamping-the-rules-canadian-competition-act-update/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 28, 2023, the Canadian government proposed significant and wide-ranging amendments to the Competition Act (Act) that were previewed in the government’s Fall Economic Statement. These additional reforms may be passed into law as early as the end of the year. They will not only affect businesses’ conduct and their efforts to engage in transactions but substantially increase risks associated with non-compliance, and therefore, the approach to competition law compliance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Accessibility Compliance Report Deadline Approaching for Ontario Businesses]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/accessibility-compliance-report-deadline-approaching-for-ontario-businesses/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees in Ontario have until December 31, 2023, to file their Accessibility Compliance Report with the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (Ministry). The purpose of the report is to confirm that all applicable accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) have been met.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fund Formation 101: Issues to Consider When Forming a Private Equity Fund — Part 1 Structuring]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/fund-formation-101-issues-to-consider-when-forming-a-private-equity-fund--part-1-structuring/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Private equity funds are big business in Canada. According to PitchBook, there are almost 500 private equity funds in Canada, and that does not include the significant number of foreign funds that count Canadian individuals, companies and institutions as investors. Per the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, investments by Canadian private equity funds totalled C$3.6-billion across 316 deals in the first half of 2023.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Key Tax Measures in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/key-tax-measures-in-the-2023-fall-economic-statement/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 21, 2023, the Minister of Finance (Minister) released Canada’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES). The primary focus of the FES is on affordability measures for Canadians and increasing Canada’s housing stock, particularly with respect to affordable housing. While the FES is relatively light on tax measures, it does include a few items of note for taxpayers, particularly businesses utilizing government loans for financing and businesses in the clean energy sector.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Reduces the Priority Window for the Registration of Ownership Rights of Lessors and Sellers at the RPMRR]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-reduces-the-priority-window-for-the-registration-of-ownership-rights-of-lessors-and-sellers-a/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 25, 2023, the National Assembly of Quebec passed Bill 17, An Act to amend various provisions for the main purpose of reducing regulatory and administrative burden (Act). The Act amends several Quebec laws, including various provisions of the Civil Code of Québec (CCQ) impacting the registration of rights at the Register of Personal and Movable Real Rights (RPMRR), the Quebec personal property security register. Notably, the amendments reduce the registration period for making certain rights under leasing contracts, sales and certain leases opposable (perfected) against third parties retroactive to the date of such leasing contracts, sales and leases from 15 days to seven days. These amendments will come into force on November 27, 2023, and will be particularly important to those creditors operating in the lease, lease finance and instalment (conditional) sale space.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporate Attribution in Insolvency: Recent Developments in Aquino and Golden Oaks]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/corporate-attribution-in-insolvency-recent-developments-in-aquino-and-golden-oaks/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has granted leave to appeal the decisions of Ernst & Young Inc. v. Aquino (Aquino) and Golden Oaks Enterprises Inc. v. Scott (Golden Oaks), which both address the corporate attribution doctrine in the insolvency context. Generally, the corporate attribution doctrine imputes the actions, intent and/or knowledge of a corporation’s “directing mind” to the respective corporation. Key differences between how Aquino and Golden Oaks apply the corporate attribution doctrine and preliminary intervenor arguments are discussed in our previous Blakes Bulletin: Corporate Attribution in Insolvency: Key Differences Between Aquino and Golden Oaks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Widening the Lens of Liability: The Supreme Court’s Decision in R. v. Greater Sudbury (City)]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/widening-the-lens-of-liability-the-supreme-courts-decision-in-r-v-greater-sudbury-city/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In R. v. Greater Sudbury (City), the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has ruled that the City of Greater Sudbury (City) can be held liable as an “employer” under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) for the death of a pedestrian, despite having appointed a third-party as the project’s “constructor.”]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Wait Is Over: Final Regulations to the Retail Payment Activities Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-wait-is-over-final-regulations-to-the-retail-payment-activities-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The final regulations to the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) will be published in the Canada Gazette on November 22, 2023 (Regulations). Since the release of the draft regulations (Draft Regulations) in February 2023, the Bank of Canada (Bank) has been consulting with the industry to obtain feedback on the content of the Regulations. Although there was some accommodation made to address certain industry comments, as noted below, the Regulations are substantially similar to the draft regulations released earlier this year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CRA Designates Notifiable Transactions and Updates Mandatory Disclosure Guidance]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/cra-designates-notifiable-transactions-and-updates/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 1, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released a list of transactions that have been designated as the first “notifiable transactions” under the new mandatory disclosure rules (MD Rules) in the Income Tax Act (Canada) ( ITA), which were enacted on June 22, 2023 (November 1 Release). For our bulletin discussing these rules, please see Blakes Bulletin: Mandatory Disclosure Update: Department of Finance Introduces Revised Rules in the House of Commons. The November 1 Release was posted on the CRA website without advance warning or any broader public announcement. This is troubling given the broad application of the reporting rules and the fact that the designation was made with immediate effect.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Securities Commission Offers Whistleblowers Cash for Tips]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-securities-commission-offers-whistleblowers-cash-for-tips/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) launched a Whistleblower Program (BC Policy 15-604)  on November 7, 2023. The program offers financial awards, ranging from C$1,000 to C$250,000, for information that leads to a successful enforcement result.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing Business Storms: A Guide to Handling Customer and Supplier Insolvency]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Commercial insolvencies are expected to steadily increase in the near-term due to higher interest rates, supply chain disruption and corresponding increased commodity costs. A rise in commercial insolvencies will increase the likelihood that businesses will be impacted by a formal insolvency proceeding, whether as a creditor, supplier, customer or other stakeholder. It is, therefore, important for businesses to understand how to strategize in the context of both newly initiated and ongoing insolvency proceedings.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Proposes Pay Transparency Legislation and Other Changes]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 6, 2023, the Ontario government announced that it expects to table pay transparency legislation on November 14, 2023, as part of amendments to the Working for Workers Act. If passed, the legislation will require employers to include the expected salary range for a position in job postings. The government did not provide further particulars, but instead stated that details of the salary range disclosure requirements will be finalized after a consultation period. The government also stated that the purpose of these legislative changes is to provide additional transparency for job seekers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Specific Performance: Not Too “Extraordinary” of a Remedy for Real Estate Disputes]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In two recent cases, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Court) endorsed a shift away from the view of specific performance as an “extraordinary” remedy in the context of commercial real estate disputes. In such disputes, courts typically utilize the remedy of damages to award the successful party an amount of money that is the financial equivalent of the performance of the contract, whereas the remedy of specific performance requires the unsuccessful party to actually perform the act outlined in a contract or agreement. However, in both recent cases, the Court granted specific performance to the plaintiffs in the context of commercial real estate transactions, ordering the transfer of land and the granting of possession of leasehold premises, respectively. Typically, specific performance is a remedy reserved for extraordinary circumstances and is considered very difficult to obtain. However, these two recent cases may signal a shift towards specific performance being a more commonly available remedy in commercial real estate disputes, at least where the facts support the remedy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Hears Important Appeal on Workplace Privacy and Charter Application]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 18, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) heard arguments in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. This appeal raises the important question of whether the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter), and specifically, the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure, applies to school boards. The Court’s decision could also provide needed guidance on expectations of privacy in non-criminal contexts like the workplace.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Quashing of Ministerial Decision Under Alberta Royalty Regime]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Shell Canada Limited v. Alberta (Energy), the Court of Appeal of Alberta (Court) upheld a judicial-review decision of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta quashing a decision of the Alberta Minister of Energy (Minister) under Alberta's oil sands royalty regime (OSR Regime). The Court's decision is the first appellate-level case to interpret the OSR Regime. The case illustrates that courts are willing to intervene in appropriate cases to ensure that the government treats energy industry participants fairly and reasonably.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Rules Federal Impact Assessment Act’s “Designated Projects” Component Is Unconstitutional]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued its decision in Reference re Impact Assessment Act. The majority of the SCC determined that the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) and associated Physical Activities Regulations (Regulations) are unconstitutional in part. The decision provides an important clarification to the federal environmental regulatory landscape and further emphasizes the difficulty of allocating jurisdiction over environmental issues to one level of government or the other under Canada’s Constitution.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Reports Mostly Positive Trends in Representation of Women on Boards]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the proportion of board seats held by women at public companies in Canada has gradually increased again for the ninth year in a row. In addition, at public companies in Canada, the proportion with a woman as the chair of the board and the proportion with at least one woman in an executive officer position both increased, however, the proportion of board vacancies filled by women slightly declined, in each case as noted in CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-316 Review of Disclosure Regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions (Year 9 Report) (Notice). For more information on the CSA’s prior year review, see our November 2022 Blakes Bulletin: CSA Reports Further Progress on Advancement of Women on Boards.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Proposes Permanent Exemptions for Well-Known Seasoned Issuers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-proposes-permanent-exemptions-for-well-known-s/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 21, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced proposed amendments (Proposed Amendments) to National Instrument 44-102 Shelf Distributions (NI 44-102) and certain other instruments and policies to establish a permanent expedited shelf prospectus regime for well-known seasoned issuers (WKSIs). The WKSI regime has been operating on a trial basis since January 2022 pursuant to the Blanket Orders, as defined below. Through the Proposed Amendments, the CSA has set out to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden for WKSIs seeking market access and more closely align the Canadian WKSI regime with the United States model to better facilitate cross-border offerings.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Built to Last? Quebec's Bill 29 Shakes Up Consumer Protection Landscape]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/built-to-last-quebec-s-bill-29-shakes-up-consumer/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October 3, 2023, the National Assembly of Quebec adopted Bill 29, An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of goods (Act), which introduces important amendments to the Quebec Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The Act was tabled on June 1, 2023 and made its way through the legislative process relatively quickly. For additional background, please consult our Blakes Bulletin: Quebec Tables Bill on Planned Obsolescence and Right to Repair.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Provides Update on Proposed Continuous Disclosure Reforms]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In May 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment proposed amendments to National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations and other related changes to securities laws and guidance (collectively, the Proposed Amendments). The Proposed Amendments were intended to streamline annual and interim disclosure requirements for reporting issuers by, among other things, combining management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) and, for annual filings for non-venture issuers, annual information form (AIF) into one reporting document together with the issuer’s financial statements. See our May 2021 Blakes Bulletin: So Hard Done By? CSA Proposes to Reduce Burden with Continuous Disclosure Reforms for more information on the Proposed Amendments.]]></description>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/derivatives-business-conduct-rule-issued-by-the-ca/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After a 10-year long consultation process, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published Multilateral Instrument 93-101 – Derivatives: Business Conduct (Rule), a core regulation governing dealing and advising in respect of over-the-counter derivatives (derivatives) that will take effect in September 2024. The Rule imposes business conduct requirements on Canadian and foreign persons engaged in the business of trading derivatives (Derivatives Dealers) or advising on derivatives transactions (Derivatives Advisers) in Canadian provinces and territories (Jurisdictions), subject to a range of important exemptions including certain blanket exemptions for qualifying non-Canadian dealers and advisers (Foreign Dealer and Adviser Exemptions). The Rule was issued on September 28, 2023, and updates the third version of the Rule published in January 2022. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CRTC Issues First Decisions Regulating Online Broadcasting Undertakings in Canada]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/crtc-issues-first-decisions-regulating-online-broa/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 29, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued its first two decisions regulating online broadcasting undertakings, which include video and audio streaming services, and social media services. These decisions will have important implications for many online undertakings operating in Canada as they impose   obligations to register with the CRTC and comply with several conditions of services, as outlined below.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court Rules British Columbia Must Modernize Mineral Claim Registration System to Allow for Consultation With Indigenous Nations]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Gitxaala v. British Columbia, the British Columbia Supreme Court ruled that the issuance of mineral claims in British Columbia triggers the Crown’s duty to consult Indigenous nations. The Court suspended its declaration for 18 months, giving the province time to design and implement a new system that includes Indigenous consultation. During this period, the current tenure system and existing mineral claims remain valid.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Privacy Regulator Releases New Guidance]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-privacy-regulator-releases-new-guidance/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 22, 2023, several amendments to Quebec’s public and private sector privacy laws came into force as a result of Law 25, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Act).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[High Bar to Establish Developer Breached Contract for Pre-Sale Condo Allowing Purchaser to Walk Away]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/high-bar-to-establish-developer-breached-contract/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During this period of rising interest rates and high inflation, some purchasers of pre-sale (also known as pre-construction) condominiums may be experiencing buyer’s remorse as their closing date approaches. In many cases, purchasers signed contracts of purchase and sale years ago when economic conditions were different. Some purchasers may be tempted to not close by arguing the developer breached the contract in some way. The Supreme Court of British Columbia’s (Court) decision in Wang v. Tianco Investment Group Inc. serves as a cautionary tale for such purchasers. It also provides comfort to developers that the bar remains high to establish that a developer breached a contract significant enough to allow a purchaser to walk away from the deal.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Government Introduces Important Amendments to the Competition Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-government-introduces-important-amendment/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 21, 2023 the federal government proposed key amendments to the Competition Act (Act). The proposed amendments follow the Prime Minister’s recent announcement that the government would introduce changes to the Act designed to “enhance competition across the Canadian economy, with a focus on the grocery sector, which would help drive down costs for middle-class Canadians.”]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Government Proposes Enhanced GST Rebate for Newly Built Rental Housing]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/government-proposes-enhanced-gst-rebate-for-newly/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 14, 2023, the federal government announced a welcome relief that will affect owners and developers of purpose-built rental buildings, student housing or seniors housing.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Proposes Updates to Green-Energy Tax Incentives]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-proposes-updates-to-green-energy-tax-incent/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In August 2023, Canada’s Department of Finance released draft legislation and explanatory notes proposing updates to various green-energy tax incentives, including in respect of the clean technology tax credit and the carbon capture, utilization and storage investment tax credit. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Secondary Sales 101]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/secondary-sales-101/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a tech worker joins a startup, the two sides usually strike a bargain in which the employee accepts a reduced salary in exchange for an interest in the company’s equity. This bargain is vital to the success of venture capital-backed companies. The company preserves precious cash to fuel growth, and the employee gets rewarded upon an exit (an IPO or sale of the business) — typically by exercising previously granted options that enable them to purchase shares at a fraction of their then current value and, thereby, participate in the exit event as a shareholder.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Government Releases Online News Act Draft Regulations for Public Consultation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/government-releases-online-news-act-draft-regulati/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 2, 2023, the federal government published its highly anticipated draft Regulations Respecting the Application of the Online News Act, the Duty to Notify and the Request for Exemptions (Draft Regulations) implementing the Online News Act (Act) for public consultation. For an overview of the Online News Act’s mandatory bargaining regime and the CRTC’s implementation plan, see our previous Blakes Bulletin: The CRTC Publishes Its Online News Act Implementation Plan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drones, Accountability and the SCC: Three Important Updates in the Aviation Industry]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The aviation sector is back in the maintenance hangar, focusing on tune ups to drone regulations, accountability in the aviation sector and air passenger rights. In late June 2023, Transport Canada announced Canada’s first proposed drone safety regulations for drones operated beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) and many other major amendments to drone regulations. A few days later, Transport Canada introduced Bill C-52, the Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act in its continued effort to bolster air passenger rights in Canada. These developments continue the enhancement of legal and regulatory frameworks as previously discussed in our Blakes Newsletter: Aviation & Aerospace Group and Blakes Bulletin: Navigating the Proposed Amendments to the Air Passenger Rights Regime. Finally, in August 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada decided it will hear an appeal that will put the spotlight on air passenger compensation on international itineraries.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Government of Canada Requests Comments on Code of Practice for Generative AI]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/government-of-canada-requests-comments-on-code-of/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 16, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a consultation on a proposed Code of Practice (Code) for generative artificial intelligence (AI). The Code is intended to help developers, deployers and operators of generative AI systems comply with the forthcoming regulatory regime set out in the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), which was tabled as part of Bill C-27 in June 2022.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Quebec Privacy Law Obligations Coming: Is Your Organization Ready?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-quebec-privacy-law-obligations-coming-is-your/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 22, 2023, the second set of amendments from Quebec’s An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (introduced as Bill 64 and sanctioned as Law 25), to Quebec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec Privacy Act) will come into force. These amendments represent major changes that will need careful examination as non-compliance can now result in significant monetary penalties.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario’s Plan for a Clean Energy Future]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontarios-plan-for-a-clean-energy-future/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In July 2023, Ontario’s Ministry of Energy released its roadmap for acquiring and maintaining the electricity resources needed to satisfy increasing demand for electricity in the province. The 84-page document, titled Powering Ontario’s Growth: Ontario’s Plan for a Clean Energy Future (Plan), sets out the province’s plan to build clean electricity generation, storage, and transmission infrastructure and facilities to accommodate that growing demand, which, according to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Pathways to Decarbonization report cited in the Plan, could require Ontario to more than double its generating capacity from 42,000 to 88,000 megawatts (MW) by 2050. The three main drivers of this increase noted in the Plan are economic growth, electrification and a growing population. Some of the province’s significant ongoing and planned initiatives, as described in the Plan, are summarized below.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The CRTC Publishes Its Online News Act Implementation Plan]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-crtc-publishes-its-online-news-act-implementat/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 24, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released its plan to implement the Online News Act (the Act). Public consultations will begin in fall 2023. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Not Fair, Not Reasonable: Alberta Court Declines to Heal a Flawed Plan of Arrangement]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/not-fair-not-reasonable-alberta-court-declines-to/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In HEAL Global Holdings Corp (Re), Justice E.J. Sidnell declined to approve a proposed arrangement (Arrangement) because it was not fair or reasonable. This recent Alberta Court of King’s Bench (Court) decision provides important guidance about how courts assess the requirement that an arrangement be fair and reasonable.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Seeks Input on Draft Clean Electricity Regulations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-seeks-input-on-draft-clean-electricity-regu/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 10, 2023, Canada released draft Clean Electricity Regulations (Regulations), which are intended to form an essential part of Canada’s approach to achieving economy-wide net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The Regulations establish strict GHG emissions intensity performance standards that will apply to electricity generated from fossil fuel within Canada. As noted in the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement that accompanied the Regulations, the Regulations were chosen as the most effective and appropriate instrument to address the issue.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[“The Buck Stops at the Top” – Lessons Learned: Mining Company Executive Found Guilty of Environmental Offences]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-buck-stops-at-the-top-lessons-learned-mining/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 7, 2023, the British Columbia Provincial Court (Court) found the president and chief operating officer of a mining company guilty of several environmental offences arising from the discharge of waste from the company’s mining operations on Banks Island, British Columbia. The decision provides a sober reminder and some lessons learned to directors, officers and employees that they may be held personally liable for their company’s compliance with environmental laws.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Appeal Courts Stay the Course on Arbitration Clauses in Consumer Contracts]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/appeal-courts-stay-the-course-on-arbitration-claus/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In its recent companion decisions in Williams v. Amazon.com Inc. and Petty v. Niantic Inc., the British Columbia Court of Appeal upheld partial stays of proposed consumer class actions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2023 August 4 Draft Legislation: Selected Tax Measures]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 4, 2023, the Department of Finance (Finance) released a significant package of draft legislative proposals and related explanatory notes (August 4 Proposals). The August 4 Proposals include updated legislative amendments to proposed draft legislation from the 2023 federal budget (Budget 2023), previously released draft legislation and certain other technical amendments.]]></description>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/update-on-2023-budget-and-proposed-amendments-to-r/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 4, 2023, the Department of Finance Canada released draft legislation (August 2023 Draft Legislation) that would amend the Income Tax Act (Canada) (ITA) and the Income Tax Regulations (Regulations) with respect to certain commitments made in the federal government’s 2023 budget (2023 Budget). The August 2023 Draft Legislation would also make certain other technical amendments to the ITA and Regulations.]]></description>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/albertas-new-tort-of-harassment/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Alberta Court of King's Bench (Court) created a new common law tort of harassment in Alberta Health Services v. Johnston (Alberta Health).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Tips for Sellers When Entering Into an M&A Shareholders’ Agreement]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/5-tips-for-sellers-when-entering-into-an-m-a-share/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You are a private company seller looking to exit your business after years of building up value.  Your sale process is going well, and you have identified a preferred buyer that wants to pay a premium for your company. The only issue is that the buyer doesn’t want to buy 100% of the company. Instead, the buyer wants you to remain invested and “roll over” some of your equity at closing into a minority ownership position and enter into a shareholders’ agreement governing the target company after closing. You have never been a minority investor before, nor have you ever entered into a shareholders’ agreement. What should you do?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Launch of SEDAR+ Completed]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + (SEDAR+) launched on July 25, 2023. Accordingly, the exemptions from filing or delivering certain documents through SEDAR+ during the transition period no longer apply. These exemptions were part of the local blanket orders implemented by every member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (collectively, Blanket Order).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporate Attribution in Insolvency: Key Differences Between Aquino and Golden Oaks]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In our recently published Key Developments in Canadian Insolvency Case Law in 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has granted leave to appeal the decisions of Ernst & Young Inc. v. Aquino (Aquino) and Golden Oaks Enterprises. Inc. v. Scott (Golden Oaks). Both Aquino and Golden Oaks contemplate the application of the corporate attribution doctrine in the insolvency context, however, there are several key differences that readers should note. This bulletin outlines these key differences, in addition to preliminary intervenor arguments provided by the Insolvency Institute of Canada (a leading non-profit industry association promoting thought leadership in the commercial insolvency practice) (IIC) and the Attorney General for Ontario (AGO). The cases are scheduled to be heard by the SCC on December 5, 2023. We will continue to provide updates on the progress of this important development in Canadian case law.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Restrictions on Advertising Food and Drinks to Children]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 28, 2023, Ad Standards’ new Code for the Responsible Advertising of Food and Beverage Products to Children (FBA Code) took effect. The FBA Code and its complementary Guide for the Responsible Advertising of Food and Beverage Products to Children set new restrictions on advertising certain foods to children. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Provides Update on Upcoming Transition to SEDAR+]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-provides-update-on-upcoming-transition-to-seda/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a notice published on July 17, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced the publication of exemptions from certain filing requirements on the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + (SEDAR+) during a period of transition to SEDAR+. Every member of the CSA is implementing a local blanket order (collectively, Blanket Order) that will exempt a person or company from filing or delivering certain documents through SEDAR+ during the transition period.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Court Provides Insight Into Lobbying Commissioner’s Conflict of Interest Interpretation]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Democracy Watch Canada v. Attorney General of Canada (Democracy Watch), the Federal Court (Court) held that the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada (Commissioner) acted reasonably in finding that two former employees of Chrystia Freeland (then the Minister of International Trade) did not create a conflict of interest. Democracy Watch had argued that the employees contravened the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct (Code) by communicating with the then Parliamentary Secretary to Ms. Freeland, David Lametti, or his staff. This case offers a rare glimpse into how the Code is interpreted by the Commissioner.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Best Practices for Canadian Employers on Terminations and Layoffs]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/10-best-practices-for-canadian-employers-on-termin/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every business has to make difficult decisions when it comes to staffing, particularly in times of economic uncertainty. Employers, including their management and human resources teams, have the unenviable task of balancing the interests of the business with compassion and responsibility towards the affected employees, while also ensuring that employment laws are carefully followed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Revenue Agency Publishes Guidance on Mandatory Disclosure Rules]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-revenue-agency-publishes-guidance-on-mandat/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 6, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) posted on its website new administrative guidance (CRA Guidance) on the application and administration of the revised mandatory disclosure rules in the Income Tax Act (ITA) that were included in the Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-47) released on April 17, 2023. For our Bulletin discussing the revised mandatory disclosure rules, please see Blakes Bulletin: Mandatory Disclosure Update: Department of Finance Introduces Revised Rules in the House of Commons. Bill C-47 received Royal Assent on June 22, 2023.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Licensing Requirements for Ontario Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters Now in Effect]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario employers who are recruiters or temporary help agencies or who use the services of recruiters or temporary help agencies take note — amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 have now taken effect.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ISSB Issues Inaugural Standards for ESG-Related Disclosure]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/issb-issues-inaugural-standards-for-esg-related-di/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 26, 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) issued the following two inaugural standards for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related disclosure. The ISSB was formed by the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No Loss, No Foul: Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies That Loss Will Not Be Presumed From a Breach of the Duty of Honest Contractual Performance]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/no-loss-no-foul-ontario-court-of-appeal-clarifies/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Bhatnagar v. Cresco Labs Inc. (Bhatnagar), the Court of Appeal for Ontario (Court) held that damages are not presumed where a defendant breaches the duty of honest contractual performance. Rather, according to the Court, the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in C.M. Callow Inc. v. Zollinger (Callow) requires the plaintiff to show that the breach caused a loss before it becomes entitled to damages. (See our earlier Blakes Bulletin: Callow and the Duty of Honest Contractual Performance: What You Need to Know).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec: New Language of Work Duties for Federally Regulated Employers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-nouvelles-obligations-en-matiere-de-langue/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 20, 2023, Bill C-13 received royal assent. Its full title is An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Divisional Court Affirms That Exposure to Increased Risk of Harm Is Not Actionable]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/divisional-court-affirms-that-exposure-to-increase/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 22, 2023, in McGee v. Dr. Farazli (McGee), the Ontario Divisional Court (Divisional Court) overturned the certification of an action for increased risk of harm in a proposed class proceeding. This appellate decision affirms recent jurisprudence across the country that a cause of action for damages for increased risk of harm cannot be sustained at law. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Update: Retroactive Legislation to Reverse Court Decision and Tax Cloud Services]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-update-retroactive-legislation-to-reverse-cour/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Under the Provincial Sales Tax Act (British Columbia), a software program, or a right to use a software program, purchased for use on an electronic device ordinarily situated in B.C. is subject to PST. However, the emergence of cloud computing, including software-as-a-service business models, challenged the application of PST.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update: Amendments to Canada’s Competition Act Now in Effect]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/update-amendments-to-canada-s-competition-act-now/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 23, 2023, significant changes to the Canadian Competition Act (Act) came into effect.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Tables Bill on Planned Obsolescence and Right to Repair]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-tables-bill-on-planned-obsolescence-and-rig/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 1, 2023, the Government of Quebec tabled Bill 29 (Bill), an Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of goods, before the National Assembly of Quebec. The Bill proposes important amendments to Quebec’s existing Consumer Protection Act. If passed, the Bill will impose new restrictions, warranties and disclosure obligations on merchants and manufacturers selling goods to consumers in Quebec. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ability to Communicate in French: Disclosure to the Quebec Enterprise Registrar Now in Effect]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ability-to-communicate-in-french-disclosure-to-the/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As of June 1, 2023, any person or entity required to be registered with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar who has five to 49 employees and whose workplace is within the province of Quebec is legally obligated to disclose the proportion of such employees who are not capable of communicating in the French language. This obligation is pursuant to the Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises (Quebec), amended by Quebec’s Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting Closure: Alberta Court Rejects Attempt to Hold Purchaser Liable for a Seller’s Post-Closing Royalty Arrears]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/getting-closure-alberta-court-rejects-attempt-to-h/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 21, 2023, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (Court) released its decision in Terra Energy Corp (Re). In this decision, the Court rejected the Government of Alberta’s attempt to recover oil and gas royalty arrears owed by Terra Energy Corp. (Terra) from Enercapita Energy Ltd. (Enercapita). Terra is a bankrupt oil and gas company, and Enercapita is a company that had purchased Crown oil and gas leases from Terra prior to its bankruptcy. The decision establishes that a purchaser’s liability for royalty arrears under Crown mineral leases does not necessarily include liability for such arrears discovered by audit conducted after the purchase closes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prove It or Lose It: Alberta Court Provides Guidance on Evidence Required for Approval of Litigation Trusts and Litigation Financing]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/prove-it-or-lose-it-alberta-court-provides-guidanc/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Goldenkey Oil Inc. (Re) is a recent decision of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (Court) about litigation trusts and litigation financing. In that case, Justice Michael J. Lema concluded that when an insolvent company asks the Court to exercise its inherent jurisdiction under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) to approve a litigation trust and litigation financing, the company must support this request with sufficient evidence. The evidence must justify that the proposed trust and financing are reasonable, appropriate, and further the objectives of the BIA.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Russian Federation v. Luxtona Limited: Fresh Evidence on Jurisdiction]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/russian-federation-v-luxtona-limited-fresh-evidenc/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can litigants introduce fresh evidence on an application to set aside a decision of an arbitral tribunal about whether it has jurisdiction to hear a dispute? According to the Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Russian Federation v. Luxtona Limited, the answer is, with some important guidelines, “yes.”]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Sees Its Second-Ever Remediation Agreement]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-sees-its-second-ever-remediation-agreement/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Superior Court of Quebec (Court) recently published its decision approving Canada's second-ever remediation agreement. The decision and the terms of the remediation agreement provide important insights into the process of negotiating and approving remediation agreements, as well as benchmarks for what penalties and compliance obligations organizations can expect when resolving Canadian criminal prosecutions related to foreign corruption through a remediation agreement.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Court Strikes Plaintiffs’ Expert Evidence, Denies Certification of Pharmaceutical Class Action]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-court-strikes-plaintiffs-expert-evidence/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Legal Information Institute recently published an overlooked but important class action decision of the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench (Court) in Graham et al. v. Hoffmann-La Roche Limited et al. (Graham). The Court struck the plaintiffs’ expert opinion on the alleged link between a well-known medicine for severe acne (Medicine) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Court also refused to certify the proposed national class action. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Defers Launch of SEDAR+]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-defers-launch-of-sedar/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 1, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced the deferred launch of the new System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval+ (SEDAR+). SEDAR+ had a planned launch date of June 13, 2023. The CSA now intends to launch SEDAR+ on July 25, 2023, with a contingency date of September 12, 2023.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Enforcement Guidelines for Wage-Fixing and No-Poach Agreements]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-enforcement-guidelines-for-wage-fixing-and-no/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Employers in Canada have additional guidance on the enforcement of the criminal prohibition against wage-fixing and no-poach agreements. The Enforcement Guidelines, published on June 30, 2023, are part of the Competition Bureau’s commitment to transparency and predictability. The guidance comes into force on June 23.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Power to Pierce: New Guidance on Piercing the Corporate Veil and the Oppression Remedy]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-power-to-pierce-new-guidance-on-piercing-the-c/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Claims to ascribe liability to a director based on an attempt to pierce the corporate veil face serious obstacles and are prone to be struck by the court. In FNF Enterprises Inc. v. Wag and Train Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a decision to strike allegations supporting a claim that the corporate veil should be pierced against a director, allowing a claim of oppression to proceed. This case demonstrates the tests used to determine the viability of the corporate veil claim and oppression remedy claim.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AgTech: Four Steps to a Winning IP Strategy]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/agtech-four-steps-to-a-winning-ip-strategy/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the fast-changing world of food and agribusiness, a sound intellectual property strategy is necessary to stay competitive and protect the company’s interests. An overarching IP strategy will contribute to increasing revenue growth while protecting market share over the long term. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[It's Not Easy Being Green: Liability for Greenwashing in Canada]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/not-easy-being-green-liability-for-greenwashing/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Regulators and environmental organizations are increasingly focused on holding companies legally responsible for the widespread practice of greenwashing — the use of misleading or unsubstantiated claims about the sustainability or environmental attributes of a product, service or business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Affirms the Public Interest in Counter-Speech That Advances the Equality Rights of Transgender Youth in Anti-SLAPP Decision]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/scc-affirms-the-public-interest-in-counter-speech/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The latest high-profile anti-SLAPP case in Canada clarifies the circumstances in which courts will dismiss a defamation action pursuant to the key public interest weighing exercise in anti-SLAPP legislation. The case also represents a significant moment for transgender rights in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Criminal Prohibition Against Wage-Fixing and No-Poach Agreements Coming Soon]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The new wage-fixing and no-poaching provision under the Competition Act will soon come into force. This pending change in the law involves the potential for significant criminal and financial penalties. It is critical that employers stay informed and implement best practices to ensure compliance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSFI’s New Guideline B-10: Third-Party Risk Management]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 24, 2023, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), Canada’s federal financial institutions regulator, released its much-anticipated new Guideline B-10: Third-Party Risk Management.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Tips for Maximizing the Sale of Your Private Company]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/10-tips-selling-your-private-company-the-right-way/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Selling your private company can be a life-changing event. Along with excitement for the future, sellers commonly feel anxiety and stress about the potential sale process. While private company sellers are often very successful entrepreneurs, most have limited experience with sale transactions and may not know what to expect or how to prepare.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ingredients for Alleviating Supply-Chain Woes in the Food Sector]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the continued uncertainty in geopolitics, an increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns and priorities, and the aftereffects of the pandemic, there has been a massive shift in the traditional supply chain across all industries. The food supply chain is under particular scrutiny to ensure products are delivered on time and in good order. As a result, many companies in the food sector have been driven to reassess their supply sources.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Navigating the Proposed Amendments to the Air Passenger Rights Regime]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/navigating-the-proposed-amendments-to-the-air-pass/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It’s not just aircraft that undergo regular maintenance — Canada’s air passenger rights regime is set for yet another major tune-up with Bill C-47, the Budget Implementation Act, 2023. The new bill proposes several important amendments to the Canada Transportation Act (Act).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec’s French Language Charter: A Year After Bill 96]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 24, 2022, Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec (Bill 96), which amends the Charter of the French Language (Charter), was adopted by Quebec’s National Assembly. Certain provisions of Bill 96 are already in force, with additional requirements taking effect over the coming months or years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumer Buying Habits: New Investment Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/consumer-buying-habits-new-investment-opportunitie/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite rising interest rates, high inflation, trade sanctions and market uncertainty, demand for food and beverage products remains relatively stable. Consumer purchasing trends, however, have changed as consumers lean toward products that are healthier and have clearer and cleaner labels. These changes may interest investors looking for opportunities to invest in significant trends in the food and beverage industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Unionized Employees Can Bring Human Rights Claims to Ontario Human Rights Tribunal or Labour Arbitrators]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/unionized-employees-can-bring-human-rights-claims/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In October 2022, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (Tribunal) released its interim decision in Weilgosh v. London District Catholic School Board. The Tribunal held that it has concurrent jurisdiction with labour arbitrators over claims of discrimination and harassment within the scope of a collective agreement governed by the Ontario Labour Relations Act, 1995 or the Police Services Act.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Let the Race Begin: A Refresher on Election Rules for Alberta’s 2023 General Election]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/refresher-on-election-rules-in-alberta/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta’s 2023 general election campaign officially starts today, with election day being held on May 29. Albertans who plan to make financial contributions to parties, candidates or third-party advertisers should be mindful of the rules in the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (Act) that apply to those contributions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Parliament Enacts Bill C-11 to Amend Canada’s Broadcasting Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 27, 2023, the Canadian Parliament passed into law Bill C-11, also referred to as the Online Streaming Act.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Climate-Change Class Actions in Canada Inevitable]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The global landscape of climate change litigation is evolving rapidly. While climate-related litigation is nascent in Canada, the arrival of climate-change class actions is inevitable. From allegations of greenwashing against food manufacturers or mutual fund managers to claims of negligence against resource developers, few sectors are sheltered from potential allegations related to climate change. A forward-looking legal strategy that mitigates these litigation risks is, therefore, essential.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Disclosure Update: Department of Finance Introduces Revised Rules in the House of Commons]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/mandatory-disclosure-department-of-finance-introdu/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 17, 2023, the Department of Finance released a Notice of Ways and Means Motion to implement certain proposals announced in the 2023 Federal Budget. The motion also includes much-awaited updated proposals for the mandatory disclosure rules initially released in 2022, together with revised explanatory notes. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More Changes to Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Legislation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/more-changes-to-canadian-anti-money-laundering-leg/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 21, 2023, the Canadian government introduced the Notice of Ways and Means Motion to implement certain provisions of the 2023 federal budget, including changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Discloses Diversity of Potential Changes to Diversity Disclosures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-discloses-diversity-of-potential-changes-to-di/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a new notice, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) proposes to update the “comply or explain” disclosure regime concerning diversity on boards of directors and in executive officer positions at public companies in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[“Pay-to-Play” Provisions Making a Return in Venture Financing]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/pay-to-play-provisions-making-a-return-in-venture/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In recent months, we have begun to see venture financing rounds that include the negotiation of “pay-to-play” provisions. These provisions have been largely absent in recent years due to the buoyant financing environment. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Refresher on Election Rules for Toronto Mayoral Race]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/refresher-on-election-rules-for-toronto-mayoral-ra/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With over two dozen candidates vying to be elected mayor of Canada’s largest city on June 26, 2023, many voters will be looking to do more than cast a ballot. Businesses and individuals considering further involvement in the political process should be mindful of the City of Toronto’s third-party advertising and fundraising regimes and compliance with the Municipal Elections Act.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update: Alberta Court of Justice Civil Claims Limit Increases to C$100,000]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/update-alberta-court-of-justice-civil-claims-limit/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is an update to our February 2023 Blakes Bulletin: Provincial Court of Alberta: New Year, New Maximum Claims Limit? regarding the passing of Bill 5 by the Alberta Legislature on December 15, 2022. The Alberta government has increased the civil claims limit of the Alberta Court of Justice (Court), formerly the Provincial Court of Alberta, to C$100,000, which doubles the previous C$50,000 limit.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2023 Federal Budget: Green-Energy Tax Incentives]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2023-federal-budget-green-energy-tax-incentives/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, the Department of Finance Canada (Finance) has proposed a cluster of green-energy tax incentives aimed at encouraging both the development of Canada’s green economy and the reduction of Canada’s emissions from greenhouse gases. On March 28, 2023 (Budget Day), Finance released the 2023 Budget and provided details on new and previously proposed investment tax credits.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[“Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In”: B.C. Supreme Court Affirms Goal of Promoting Settlement in Multiparty Litigation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/bcsc-affirms-goal-promoting-mulitparty-settlement/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 20, 2023, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (Court) issued a decision in Ridley Terminals Inc. v. Sandvik Canada Inc. et al. (Ridley), affirming the importance of promoting settlement in multiparty litigation and facilitating the efficient resolution of complex claims. In Ridley, the Court dismissed an application by non-settling defendants to add a settling defendant back into the litigation as a third party to get discovery, after the settling defendant had entered into a “Pierringer” settlement agreement (known in British Columbia as a “B.C. Ferry” agreement).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec: Call for Tenders for 1,500 MW of Wind Farm Projects]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-call-for-tenders-for-1500-mw-of-wind-farms/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 31, 2023, Hydro-Québec issued a call for tenders (A/O 2023-01) for a total of 1,500 megawatts of electricity generated from wind power. This follows the Government of Quebec’s adoption of two new orders-in-council on March 15, 2023, to help the province meet its long-term energy needs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Guide to the 2023 Federal Budget]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/your-guide-to-the-2023-federal-budget/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 28, 2023, the Government of Canada released its 2023 budget. We've summarized key aspects that may impact your business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2023 Federal Budget: Selected Pensions, Benefits and Executive Compensation Measures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2023-federal-budget-selected-pensions-benefits-and/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Overview of 2023 federal budget's impact on pensions, benefits, and executive compensation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2023 Federal Budget: Selected Tax Measures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2023-federal-budget-selected-tax-measures/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 28, 2023 (Budget Day), the Minister of Finance introduced Canada’s 2023 federal budget (Budget 2023). Notwithstanding some predictions that the heavy legislative agenda of the Department of Finance (Finance) in recent years would translate into a budget that was light on tax measures, Budget 2023 contains some dramatic changes to the fiscal landscape. This bulletin analyzes the most significant business tax measures addressed in Budget 2023.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Relaxes Restrictions on Non-Canadians Buying Residential Property]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-relaxes-restrictions-on-non-canadians-buyin/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Amendments ease restrictions on non-Canadians buying homes in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Defining the Relationship: Independent Contractor or Employee?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/defining-the-relationship-independent-contractor-o/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Should an organization’s relationship with a worker be characterized as a contractor or employment relationship? Considering this question early on can help mitigate risk. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Announces Changes to Mass Termination Rules for Remote Employees]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-announces-changes-to-mass-termination-rule/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) that, in mass termination situations, would afford employees who work solely from home with the same notice entitlements as those who work in-office.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reducing the Regulatory Burden: Ontario Proposes Mining Act Amendments]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/reducing-the-regulatory-burden-ontario-proposes-mi/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 2, 2023, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 71, the Building More Mines Act, 2023, which aims to reduce costs and delays associated with the planning and rehabilitation stages of mining projects.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Job Postings in B.C. May Soon Have to Disclose Wage and Salary Ranges]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/job-postings-in-b-c-may-soon-have-to-disclose-wage/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[B.C. Bill 13 requires wage range disclosure in job ads and pay transparency reports. Stay informed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court of Appeal Strikes Down 12-Month Limit on Third-Party Spending During Pre-Election Period]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/court-of-appeal-strikes-down-12-month-limit-on-thi/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario Court strikes down 12-month limit on third-party political spending, citing violations of voting rights under the Charter, despite section 33 invocation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Employment Law Trends: Looking Back and Moving Forward]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-employment-law-trends-looking-back-and-mo/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[2022-2023 Canadian employment law trends and future compliance issues.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Does Generative AI Need to Infringe Copyright to Create?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/does-generative-ai-need-to-infringe-copyright-to-c/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Within only a few days of launching, OpenAI’s ChatGPT had millions of users in awe. Using a simple question-and-answer chat structure, a user can ask the ChatGPT bot a question on any topic, or request it to fulfil a range of demands, including writing poems, essays and songs, or even suggesting dinner recipes based on a set list of ingredients. ChatGPT’s success has the potential to upend the internet search space, which has sounded off alarm bells at Google. Google quickly responded with its own AI chatbot, Google Bard. Ironically, it was a team of Google engineers who first proposed the transformer algorithm in a 2017 paper, setting off the current generative AI craze.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Large Federally Regulated Organizations Have Until June 1, 2023, to Publish Accessibility Plan]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/fed-regulated-organizations-accessibility-plan/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Federally regulated organizations with more than 100 employees must publish their first accessibility plan by June 1, 2023. Those with fewer than 100 employees have until 2024 to comply with this new obligation under the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), unless an exemption applies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Imposes More Restrictions and March 24 Deadline on Unregistered Crypto Trading Platforms]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-imposes-more-restrictions-and-march-24-deadlin/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of recent major disruptions in the crypto industry, securities regulators in Canada have again raised the bar for unregistered crypto asset trading platforms operating in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Food and Beverage M&A Landscape: Trends to Watch]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/food-and-beverage-m-a-landscape-trends-to-watch/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Following the sky-high activity from 2021, M&A activity in the food and beverage industry slowed to more sustainable levels in 2022, inching closer to 2019 numbers in terms of deal volume and value. Despite the more moderate M&A activity throughout 2022, some trends coming out of 2021 continued to apply.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More Changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act: Mortgage Lenders and Armoured Car Carriers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/changes-to-pcmltfa-mortgage-lenders-armoured-cars/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[PCMLTFA expands to cover mortgage lenders and armoured car services.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court Upholds Severe “Common-Law-Fraudulent-Claims” Rule in Insurance Case]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-court-upholds-severe-common-law-fraudulent/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta ruling enforces strict standards for insurance fraud claims.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Modernizing Ontario’s Consumer Protection Act: Consultation Paper Released]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new consultation paper from the Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery proposes substantive changes to the province’s Consumer Protection Act, 2002. The changes would impact most businesses providing goods and services to consumers in Ontario.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Keeping Up With How Canadians Pay: Draft Regulations of Retail Payment Activities Act Released]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 10, 2023, the long-awaited draft regulations (Regulations) to the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) were released, detailing the requirements of the RPAA at a more granular level (for an overview of the RPAA requirements, please see our May 2021 Blakes Bulletin: Regulation of Retail Payments in Canada - The Retail Payments Activities Act Has Arrived). The Regulations are quite prescriptive in respect of what is expected from registered payment service providers (PSPs), especially relating to operational risk management and the safeguarding of funds. As such, while the cost to register with the Bank of Canada as a PSP is minimal (initially C$2,500), the costs to implement an RPAA-compliant compliance program will be significant.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal Confirms Gatekeeping Role of Class Action Certification Justices]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In its decision in Setoguchi v. Uber B.V., the Alberta Court of Appeal has confirmed the importance of the gatekeeping role of justices at class action certification applications. We review the case and set out key takeaways from the decision.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Proposes Stat Holiday Marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A bill to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) a provincial statutory holiday in British Columbia received first reading in the province’s legislature on February 7, 2023. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Announces 2023 Transaction Review Thresholds for Competition Act, Investment Canada Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-announces-2023-transaction-review-threshold/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada recently announced the monetary thresholds that determine whether a review is required under the Competition Act and Investment Canada Act for 2023.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Provincial Court of Alberta: New Year, New Maximum Claims Limit?]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Bill 5, recently passed by the Alberta Legislature, the maximum amount for a Provincial Court of Alberta (Court) civil claim could significantly increase from C$50,000 to C$200,000.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Privacy Law 2022 Year in Review]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-privacy-law-2022-year-in-review/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Key 2022 developments shaping Canadian privacy and data protection law.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quiet Riot: What Employers Need to Know About Quiet Quitting]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After seemingly endless lockdowns, COVID-19 mandates and social distancing requirements, employers are gladly welcoming the return to business as usual. Yet, the same cannot be said for all employees, as we are now seeing a rise of “quiet quitters.”]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TIER Amendments Provide Price Certainty and Incentivize Carbon Capture and Storage]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Amendments to Alberta’s Technology, Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation (TIER) came into effect on January 1, 2023. The amendments confirm the provincial government’s support of carbon capture and storage under the TIER regime, provide price certainty and seek to address a potential surplus of provincial carbon credits in the coming years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Government Completes Review of Access to Information Regime]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/federal-government-completes-review-of-access-to-i/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This bulletin highlights key findings from the recent legislated review of the Access to Information Act conducted by the Treasury Board Secretariat, explains new proposed amendments to the Access to Information Regulations and sets out tips for businesses who share confidential information with government. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Should Assigning a Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement Impact Your Environmental Due Diligence?]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a commercial real estate transaction, it’s common for the original buyer to assign the purchase agreement prior to closing or for a different party to otherwise take title to the relevant property. If you’re the party receiving the assignment or otherwise taking title, should this impact your environmental due diligence? According to a recent decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal, it should.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Privacy-Breach Reporting Coming to B.C. Public Sector]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/mandatory-privacy-breach-reporting-coming-to-bc/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As of February 1, 2023, public bodies in British Columbia (B.C.) will be required to report privacy breaches and have privacy management programs. The two provisions are the last to come into force from amendments made to B.C.’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act in November 2021.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Gets Tougher on Unregistered Crypto Trading Platforms and Takes Position on Stablecoins]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-gets-tougher-on-unregistered-crypto-trading-pl/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) umbrella group has announced that it will take a tougher line with respect to preregistration undertakings for unregistered crypto asset trading platforms operating in Canada. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TSX Calls for Comments on Proposed Amendments to the Pricing Rules for Prospectus Offerings]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/tsx-calls-for-comments-on-proposed-amendments-to-t/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 1, 2022, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) released its request for comments regarding proposed amendments to Section 606 – Prospectus Offerings of the TSX Company Manual. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Legislation Seeks to Expand Housing Supply in British Columbia]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-bc-legislation-seeks-to-expand-housing-supply/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As part of its continuing effort to address the housing shortage, the British Columbia government (Province) recently introduced Bill 43 – 2022: Housing Supply Act (Housing Supply Act) and Bill 44 – 2022: Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 (Strata Amendment Act). The Housing Supply Act aims to increase the pace of housing development by allowing the Province to set housing targets for municipalities that have the highest demand and projected growth. The Strata Amendment Act will amend the Strata Property Act to prevent strata corporations from restricting rentals or imposing certain age requirements.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Government Proposes Important Changes to Expand National Security Review Powers Under the Investment Canada Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-government-proposes-important-changes-to/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 7, 2022, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an important set of proposed amendments to the national security provisions of the Investment Canada Act. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Provides Derivatives Data Reporting Transition Guidance and the OSC Establishes New Fee for OTC Derivatives Market Participants]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-provides-derivatives-data-reporting-transition/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As global securities regulators begin to implement new, harmonized international derivatives data reporting standards, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has provided transitional guidance to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market participants as to how they may report in the transition period before the CSA implements such standards in Canada. This bulletin discusses that guidance as well as the Ontario Securities Commission’s new participation fees for large OTC derivatives market participants.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Key Privacy Considerations for Launching Your Presence in the Metaverse]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/key-privacy-considerations-for-launching-your-pres/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, several technology companies have touted the potential of new interactive and immersive augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) worlds which individuals can join to socialize, learn, work, game, and importantly, shop. From promoting products, to selling goods, to providing services, the commercial opportunities in the metaverse could be many.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Planning and Development Overhaul in Ontario: What it Means for Developers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/planning-and-development-overhaul-in-ontario-what/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since October 25, 2022, when the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, there has been much anticipation about the potential impacts on land use planning and development in the province. On November 28, 2022, Bill 23 received royal assent and was passed into law. Its amendments to numerous pieces of legislation are extensive and intended to help achieve the government’s objective of building 1.5-million homes over the next 10 years. Most changes came into force upon royal assent; here is an overview of some of the most impactful ones.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court of Appeal for Ontario Limits Intrusion Upon Seclusion Claims in Cybersecurity Cases]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/court-of-appeal-for-ontario-limits-intrusion-upon/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 25, 2022, in Owsianik v. Equifax Canada Co., 2022 ONCA 813, the Ontario Court of Appeal (Court) held that intrusion upon seclusion is not a viable cause of action against a defendant who has been the victim rather than the perpetrator of a cyberattack. Owsianik was the lead case in a trilogy of decisions released the same day that offer much-needed clarity on the scope of this tort, confirming that a defendant’s alleged failure to prevent a breach of privacy by an outside party will not give rise to a claim for intrusion upon seclusion.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Employees to Accrue New Paid Medical Leave Days Starting December 1, 2022]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/federal-employees-to-accrue-new-paid-medical-leave/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective December 1, 2022, employees in federally regulated private-sector workplaces will start to accrue up to 10 days of paid medical leave per year, subject to certain terms and conditions. This change is the result of amendments to the Canada Labour Code.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Metaverse: Litigation Challenges]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-metaverse-litigation-challenges/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The metaverse has been described as the future of the internet. Although its development remains at an early stage, established and emerging companies are spending millions developing metaverse technologies. While a virtual-reality parallel universe is likely several years away, as we have seen with the conventional internet, entirely new areas of law have developed to address the online world. Cyberattack or data breach class actions have become common.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Government Announces Review of the Competition Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-government-announces-review-of-the-compet/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 17, 2022, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Minister) announced the commencement of a review of the Competition Act (Act). The review is the next step in the Minister’s efforts to modernize the Act, following an increase in the Competition Bureau’s budget announced in the government’s 2021 budget, and amendments to the Act that were enacted on June 23, 2022.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Three Questions All New Food Product Manufacturers Need to Ask]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/three-questions-all-new-food-product-manufacturers/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada’s thriving food industry grows more sophisticated by the day as AgTech advancements pave the way for an ever-expanding array of new and innovative products to hit the market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Un-Masking Discrimination: Employer Justified in Termination of 20-Year Employee for Discriminatory Comments Expressed in Objection to COVID-19 Mask Policy]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/un-masking-discrimination-employer-justified-in-te/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An Alberta arbitrator recently upheld an employer’s disciplinary termination of a long-term employee in Alberta Federated Co-operatives Limited v. Miscellaneous Employees, Teamsters Local Union No. 987 of Alberta, 2022 CanLII 78226 (AB GAA).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Application of Arbitration Clauses in Insolvency]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/supreme-court-of-canada-clarifies-application-of-a/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the recent case of Peace River Hydro Partners v. Petrowest Corp., 2022 SCC 41 (Peace River), the Supreme Court of Canada (the SCC) clarified the circumstances in which an otherwise valid arbitration agreement may be held to be inoperative in the context of a court-ordered receivership under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. B-3 (the BIA).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Provides Guidance on Compliance with Non-GAAP Financial Measures Rule]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-reports-further-progress-on-advancement-of-1/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 3, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published CSA Staff Notice 51-364 (the Report) to summarize the results of continuous disclosure reviews conducted by CSA staff over the two years ending March 31, 2022. In particular, the Report appended a summary resulting from the CSA’s review of approximately 85 issuers to assess compliance with certain aspects of National Instrument 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure (NI 52-112).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Reports Further Progress on Advancement of Women on Boards]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-reports-further-progress-on-advancement-of-wom/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the proportion of board seats held by women at Canadian public companies has incrementally increased again, for the eighth year in a row. However, the advancement of gender diversity continues to remain a work in progress, as noted in CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-314 Review of Disclosure Regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions (Year 8 Report) (Notice). For more information on the CSA’s prior year review, see our November 2021 Blakes Bulletin CSA Reports Slow but Continuing Progress on Gender Diversity in the Boardroom and Provides New Guidance on Gender Diversity Reporting.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SEC Crackdown on Record-Keeping Failures Offers a Warning to Canadian Securities Firms]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/sec-crackdown-on-record-keeping-failures-offers-a/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A series of recent settlements in the United States relating to record-keeping violations, with fines totalling over US$1-billion, offer a reminder to Canadian securities firms of the importance of supervising the forms of communication used by their personnel.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Test for Constructive Taking of Land by Government]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/supreme-court-of-canada-clarifies-test-for-constru/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In its recent decision in Annapolis Group Inc. v. Halifax Regional Municipality, 2022 SCC 36 (Annapolis), the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) clarified the test for constructive taking of private property, or de facto expropriation. The SCC has arguably expanded the circumstances in which municipalities and other governments can be liable to compensate landowners for eliminating the owners’ ability to make profitable use of their land.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court of Appeal for Ontario Confirms Test for Extending Period to Opt Out of Class Proceedings]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/court-of-appeal-for-ontario-confirms-test-for-exte/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal for Ontario (Court) has confirmed the test for granting an extension to opt out of a class proceeding after the court-ordered deadline has elapsed. The Court has also confirmed that such deadline will rarely be extended where a judgment has been rendered or a settlement has been reached.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Your Organization from Ransomware Threats: New Guidance from Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/protecting-your-organization-from-ransomware-threa/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC), Ontario’s public sector and health privacy regulator, recently released a technology factsheet titled, “How to Protect Against Ransomware”. This factsheet is intended to provide organizations with an overview of the ongoing threat ransomware presents, their obligations to safeguard personal information and ways to protect against this threat.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Provides Update on Proposed Climate-Related Disclosure Rules]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-provides-update-on-proposed-climate-related-disclosure-rules/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As we reported in our October 2021 Blakes Bulletin: CSA Seeks Comments on Climate-Related Disclosure Rules, on October 18, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) issued a notice and request for comment on proposed National Instrument 51-107 – Disclosure of Climate-related Matters and its companion policy (collectively, the Proposed Instrument), which would introduce specific disclosure requirements regarding climate-related matters for most public companies in Canada. The Proposed Instrument is largely based on the disclosure standards prescribed by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (the TCFD Framework).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario’s Gaming Regulator Ends Transition Period for Unregulated iGaming Operators and Suppliers]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued new gaming standards (New Standards) to end the “transition period” for operators and gaming-related suppliers active in the unregulated market and to address specific risks related to live dealer games. The associated AGCO Information Bulletin, issued on October 4, 2022, provides that the New Standards will come into force on October 31, 2022.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Disruptions in the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness Industry]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/supply-chain-disruptions-in-the-food-beverage-and/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The food, beverage and agribusiness (FBA) industry was among the most impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite restrictions easing, and the industry returning to a degree of normalcy, businesses operating in the space are now faced with new challenges, including significant supply chain disruptions caused by shortages of labour and key materials, as well as heightened geo-political tensions. Ultimately, these pressures affect bottom lines of businesses and consumer shopping patterns. This bulletin outlines in greater detail some of the issues that businesses in the FBA industry are navigating.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario’s Employee Electronic Monitoring Policy: October 11 Deadline Approaching]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-employee-electronic-monitoring-policy/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, we reported that Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022, was introduced into the Ontario legislature. The bill would amend the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) to require employers with 25 or more employees to have a written policy on the electronic monitoring of employees (Policy). Bill 88 has since passed, and the amendments related to the Policy requirements are now in force.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Breach Reporting Requirements in Force in Quebec]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-breach-reporting-requirements-in-qc/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As of September 22, 2022, private-sector entities carrying on business in Quebec are required to notify Quebec’s Commission d’acces a l’information (CAI) and affected individuals of a privacy breach (referred to as a “confidentiality incident”) that present a risk of serious injury. This obligation stems from amendments to Quebec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (PPIPS) as a result of Quebec’s Bill 64, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Supreme Court Upholds Employers’ Right to Implement COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/bc-supreme-court-upholds-employers-right/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a recent decision on COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace (Parmar v. Tribe Management Inc.), the Supreme Court of British Columbia (Court) held that an employer was entitled to place an employee on unpaid leave of absence for failing to comply with its mandatory vaccination policy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s Cannabis Act Receiving Long-Awaited Legislative Review]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-s-cannabis-act-receiving-long-awaited-legis/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 22, 2022, Canada’s Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Carolyn Bennett, announced the overdue legislative review of Canada’s Cannabis Act (Act).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Employers Must Prepare for the Transformation of Quebec’s Privacy Regime]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/les-employeurs-doivent-se-preparer-a-la-transforma/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 21, 2022, Quebec’s Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Act) was enacted. The Act’s provisions will become effective gradually over a two-year period, from September 22, 2022, to September 22, 2024.
In our September 2021 bulletin, we discussed several of the new obligations imposed on private sector organizations in Quebec, including obligations that echo certain rules implemented pursuant to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. In our August 2022 bulletin, we also discussed new requirements to take effect in Quebec on September 22, 2022. This bulletin deals more specifically with the key changes relating to the obligations of employers and the rights of employees in Quebec.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario Adopts Cybersecurity Guidance]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/financial-services-regulatory-authority-of-ontario/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 18, 2022, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) – Ontario’s financial sector regulator – adopted the Mortgage Broker Regulators' Council of Canada's Cybersecurity Guidance (Guidance). The Guidance outlines best practices for preventing cyber incidents and appropriately responding to them when they occur.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Significantly Increasing Soil Relocation Requirements]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-significantly-increasing-soil-relocation-requi/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Changes to British Columbia’s Environmental Management Act (EMA) and Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) will introduce a new regime governing soil relocation in B.C. The changes will increase testing requirements prior to soil relocation and implement new requirements for the relocation of both contaminated and uncontaminated soils.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Upcoming Changes to Ontario and Federal Corporate Transparency Requirements]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/upcoming-changes-to-ontario-and-federal-corporate/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As noted in our May 2019 Blakes Bulletin: CBCA Amendments: New Register to Track Individuals with Significant Control, starting in June 2019 private corporations governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) have been required to create and maintain a register that identifies “individuals with significant control” over the corporation (ISC Register). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Venture Capital Flowing to Canadian AgTech]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/venture-capital-flowing-to-canadian-agtech/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Technology and innovation are transforming one of Canada’s most traditional industries, and venture capitalists cannot get enough of it.
While the venture capital (VC) market as a whole finds itself in the middle of a correction that reflects ongoing stock market volatility and global economic uncertainty, the Agriculture Technology (AgTech) sector may have bucked the trend.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Act Restrictions on Agreements Between Companies on Employment Terms: What You Need to Know]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/competition-act-restrictions-on-agreements-between/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parliament recently passed an amendment to the Competition Act (Act) enacting criminal sanctions and private actions for damages for no-poach and wage-fixing agreements between employers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Long and Winding Road: Ontario Court Refuses to Strike Charter Claim to Essential Healthcare for Irregular Migrants]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/a-long-and-winding-road-ontario-court-refuses-to-s/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A two-decade fight against the Federal government, claiming Charter and international human rights to life-saving healthcare for irregular migrants, will be allowed to proceed, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Court) has ruled.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal Affirms Importance of Precise Language in Injunction Orders]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-court-of-appeal-affirms-importance-of-prec/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 22, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal released its decision in Alberta Health Services v. Pawlowski. In the decision, the court affirmed the importance of precise and unambiguous language in injunction orders. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Privacy Law: Is Your Organization Ready for New Rules in Force this September?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-privacy-law-is-your-organization-ready-for/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 22, 2022, the first set of amendments from Bill 64, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, to Quebec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec Privacy Act) and the Act to establish a legal framework for information technology (Quebec IT Act) will come into force.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Powering Up: New Directive Advances Alberta’s Geothermal Regulatory Framework]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/powering-up-new-directive-advances-alberta/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 15, 2022, a key missing element of the regulatory framework for the development of commercial electricity producing geothermal facilities in Alberta was addressed by the release of Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) Directive 089: Requirements for Geothermal Resource Development ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Undertakings Now Expected for Crypto Asset Trading Platforms Operating in Canada While Seeking Registration]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/undertakings-now-expected-for-crypto-asset-trading/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) umbrella group has announced that crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) that operate in Canada but are not yet registered to do so must sign a preregistration undertaking that addresses investor protection concerns. The CSA warned that its members may take enforcement action if a CTP does not file or abide by the terms of an undertaking.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Exigencies of Excess: Court of Appeal for Ontario Addresses Follow-Form Insurance Policies]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/exigencies-of-excess-court-of-appeal-for-ontario/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal for Ontario (Court) has reinforced certain interpretive rules governing follow-form excess insurance policies, including the requirement that any exclusions from the coverage terms of the primary policy must be clearly worded. The Court has also confirmed that the interpretation of insurance contracts, like the interpretation of all contracts, generally involves questions of mixed fact and law. Decisions at first instance are, therefore, entitled to considerable deference from appellate courts. While the Court’s reasons concerning the standard of appeal and principles of contract interpretation have broad application, the decision will be of particular interest to excess insurers and policy holders.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update on 2022 Budget and Proposed Amendments to the Correction of Contribution Errors to Defined Contribution Pension Plans]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/update-on-2022-budget-and-proposed-amendments-to-t/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 9, 2022, the Department of Finance Canada released draft legislation (August 2022 Draft Legislation) that would amend the Income Tax Act (Canada) (ITA) and the Income Tax Regulations (Regulations) with respect to certain commitments made in the federal government’s 2022 budget (2022 Budget). The August 2022 Draft Legislation would also make certain other technical amendments to the ITA and Regulations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lexology Getting The Deal Through: Automotive 2022]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/lexology-getting-the-deal-through-automotive-2022/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada’s automotive industry is one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the country and one of the world’s largest and most lucrative. The industry has undergone significant changes during the COVID-19 pandemic and the long-term impacts are still unclear. Blakes Partners David Kruse, Jill Lawrie, Holly Reid and Linc Rogers provide insight into the industry’s current state of affairs in the latest edition of Getting The Deal Through’s Automotive guide.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Below the Surface: A Deeper Look at Harte Gold and the Future of Reverse Vesting Orders]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/below-the-surface-a-deeper-look-at-harte-gold-and/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the April 2022 decision of Harte Gold Corp. (Re), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice [Commercial List] (the Court) provides guidance on the appropriate use of reverse vesting orders (RVOs) in insolvency proceedings and enumerates key questions that must be addressed prior to the granting of an RVO.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Front Page News: New Front-of-Package Food Labelling Requirements]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/front-page-news-new-front-of-package-food-labellin/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 20, 2022, amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations came into effect, introducing a new nutrition symbol for prepackaged foods.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal Overturns Injunction and Confirms Application of Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol in Canada]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-court-of-appeal-overturns-injunction-and-c/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 20, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal (Court) released its decision in Avmax Aircraft Leasing Inc. v. Air X Charter Limited, one of the few Canadian decisions to consider the application of the Cape Town Convention and Aircraft Protocol (together, the Convention). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Recent Amendments to the ICSID Rules Enhance Efficiency and Accessibility]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/recent-amendments-to-the-icsid-rules-enhance-effic/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 1, 2022, amendments to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) rules and regulations came into effect.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Incentive for Late Remittance of Unclaimed Pension Benefits]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/nouvelle-mesure-incitative-pour-la-remise-tardive/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 1, 2022, a new temporary incentive implemented by Revenu Québec came into effect to encourage holders of unclaimed assets (including pension plan administrators) to remit such assets to Revenu Québec within the time limits set out in the Act. This incentive will be in effect until November 30, 2023.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Finalizes Clean Fuel Regulations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-finalizes-clean-fuel-regulations/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 6, 2022, Canada released the final version of the long-awaited Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR or Regulations). The CFR will require producers and importers of liquid fossil fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, to gradually reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of these fuels beginning in December 2023. The federal government expects these reductions will result in a 15% decrease in the CI of liquid fuels below 2016 levels by 2030. Annual CI reduction requirements can be satisfied in a variety of ways, including through a newly established credit market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Securities Administrators Propose Amendments to OTC Derivatives Trade Reporting Rules]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-securities-administrators-propose-amendme/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published proposed amendments (Proposed Amendments) to the Provincial Trade Reporting Rules (defined below). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Best Offence Is a Great Defence: Prioritizing Cyber-Preparedness]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-best-offence-is-a-great-defence-prioritizing-c/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cybersecurity incidents are becoming increasingly common and disruptive. In the Blakes 2022 Cyber Trends Study, we identified that ransomware attacks continue to be highly prevalent, representing over half of the observed incidents in 2021. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CAPSA Releases New Guidelines]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/capsa-releases-new-guidelines/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 9, 2022, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released draft guidelines on Cyber Risk for Pension Plans, Environmental, Social and Governance Considerations in Pension Plan Management and Leverage and the Effective Management of Associated Risks for consultation and stakeholder feedback.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Utilities Commission Issues Decision Confirming Scope of Module C Decision on Line Losses]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-utilities-commission-issues-decision-confi/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In its very recent decision (27048-D01-2022), the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) confirmed the scope and nature of its previous Module C decision, which was part of protracted regulatory and court proceedings relating to transmission line loss. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update: Amendments to Canada’s Competition Act Now Enacted]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/update-amendments-to-canadas-competition-act-now-enacted/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 23, 2022, the Canadian Parliament passed a statute implementing legislative changes that significantly expand the scope of the Canadian Competition Act.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Privacy Reform Redux: New Federal Bill Set to Reform Canada’s Private-Sector Privacy Law]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/privacy-reform-redux-new-federal-bill-set-to-refor/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 16, 2022, the federal government introduced Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 (Bill C-27 or Bill). If passed, the Bill would significantly reform federal private-sector privacy law. Bill C-27 is the successor to the federal government’s earlier proposal, Bill C-11, which was introduced in 2020 but died on the order paper as a result of the 2021 federal election.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Government Proposes New Law to Regulate Artificial Intelligence Systems]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/federal-government-proposes-new-law-to-regulate-ar/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 16, 2022, the federal government introduced Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 (Bill C-27 or Bill). If passed, the Bill would significantly reform federal private-sector privacy law. It would also introduce rules to regulate “high-impact” artificial intelligence (AI) systems under a new Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[House of Commons Introduces Bill C-26: Proposed Federal Cybersecurity Legislation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/house-of-commons-introduces-bill-c-26-proposed-fed/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 14, 2022, the House of Commons of Canada introduced Bill C-26, which would impose a series of cyber security related obligations on designated organizations in four key federally regulated sectors: telecommunications, finance, energy and transportation. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit Regulations: Now in Force]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 8, 2022, Canada released its final Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations (Regulations). The Regulations provide a roadmap as to how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission offset credits generated by acceptable projects can be used by facilities to meet GHG emission reduction requirements under the output-based pricing system (OBPS) aspect of Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Unveils Green Hydrogen and Bioenergy Strategy]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-unveils-green-hydrogen-and-bioenergy-strate/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 25, 2022, the Quebec government released its much-anticipated provincial strategy to promote the growth and development of the green-hydrogen and bioenergy sectors in the province. The Quebec Green Hydrogen and Bioenergy Strategy 2030 (QC Strategy) policy outlines, in broad strokes, how the Quebec government aims to increase green-hydrogen and bioenergy production and distribution in pursuit of the province’s ambitious energy transition plan. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Expanding Court Discretion in Court-Approved Arrangements Under the Alberta Business Corporations Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/expanding-court-discretion-in-court-approved-arran/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (ABCA) received an overhaul this week. Bill 84, Business Corporations Amendment Act, 2021 came into force on May 31, 2022. That Bill introduced several changes to the ABCA. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Not Your Garden-Variety Industry: The Rise of Plant-Based Foods]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/not-your-garden-variety-industry-the-rise-of-plant/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From the fast-food drive-thru window to the floor-to-ceiling windows at Manhattan’s Eleven Madison Park, plant-based foods are cropping up everywhere. Demand for plant-based products surged in North America over the course of the pandemic.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New French Language Requirements for Employers: Are You Ready?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/langue-francaise-nouvelles-obligations-pour-les-em/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 24, 2022, Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec (Bill 96), which amends the Charter of the French Language (Charter), was adopted by Quebec’s National Assembly. Tabled a year ago by Quebec’s Minister Responsible for the French Language, Simon Jolin-Barrette, Bill 96 aims to promote the French language and affirm its status as Quebec’s only official language.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Did You Know? Ten Securities Law Fun Facts]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/did-you-know-10-securities-law-fun-facts/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While these fun facts may not be the ones anyone would look forward to bringing up (or hearing) at a dinner party (remember those?), the following facts about securities law may include some you did not know (or remember). May it serve as food-for-thought and a way to strike up a conversation about securities regulation and capital markets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court Strikes Expert Reports Pre-Trial in Complex Case]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/court-strikes-expert-reports-pre-trial-in-complex/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, in CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC v. 801 Seventh Inc., struck out material portions of two expert reports filed by the plaintiff on a pre-trial basis. This complex trial is scheduled for October and the background to the litigation can be found at 2020 ABQB 198, 2020 ABQB 224, 2021 ABQB 81 and 2021 ABQB 861.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Top Court Rules Federal Impact Assessment Act is Unconstitutional]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-s-top-court-rules-federal-impact-assessmen/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 10, 2022, the Court of Appeal of Alberta (Court) issued its opinion in Reference re Impact Assessment Act (2022 ABCA 165) whereby the majority of the Court determined that the federal Impact Assessment Act, SC 2019 c. 28 (IAA), and associated Physical Activities Regulations, SOR/2019-285 (...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSFI’s New Draft Guideline B-10: Third-Party Risk Management]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/osfi-s-new-draft-guideline-b-10-third-party-risk-m/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 27, 2022, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), Canada’s federal financial institutions regulator, released its much-anticipated new Draft Guideline B-10: Third-Party Risk Management (Draft Guideline).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Proposed Competition Law Amendments in Canada Set to Significantly Expand the Scope of the Competition Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/proposed-competition-law-amendments-in-canada-set/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Following recent announcements by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Government of Canada has now proposed amendments that would significantly expand the scope of the Competition Act to businesses operating in Canada. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Consequences for Sexual Harassment Can Be Severe, Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/legal-consequences-for-sexual-harassment-can-be-se/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Render v. ThyssenKrupp Elevator (Canada) Limited, 2022 ONCA 310, the Ontario Court of Appeal (Court) condemned inappropriate workplace misconduct between Render and a co-worker, but found that his conduct was not sufficient to constitute “wilful misconduct”. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Is Business, But Some Acquired Businesses Are More Primary Than Others]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/business-is-business-but-some-acquired-businesses/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a welcome development, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has harmonized and updated its approach to interpreting the financial statement requirements in respect of an issuer’s “primary business” (Primary Business Requirements) in a long-form prospectus within the context of an initial public offering (IPO).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Common Elements: Recent Federal and Ontario Developments Towards a Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/common-elements-recent-federal-and-ontario-develop/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investment and interest in hydrogen technologies continues to grow across Canada and recent changes announced in Ontario and at the federal level promise an intensified push for hydrogen to play a key role in the country’s transition to cleaner power.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2022 Federal Budget: Selected Tax Measures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2022-federal-budget--selected-tax-measures/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 7, 2022 (Budget Day), the Minister of Finance introduced Canada’s 2022 Federal Budget (Budget 2022).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Guide to the 2022 Federal Budget]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/your-guide-to-the-2022-federal-budget/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 7, 2022, the Government of Canada released its 2022 budget. We've summarized key aspects that may impact your business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2022 Federal Budget: Selected Pensions, Benefits and Executive Compensation Measures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2022-federal-budget-selected-pensions-benefits-and/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 7, 2022, the federal government tabled its 2022 budget (2022 Budget), which included a number of provisions related to pensions, benefits and executive compensation, as summarized below.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Key Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Retail Insolvencies]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/key-impacts-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-retail-ins/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This bulletin summarizes significant insolvency cases that occurred during the pandemic and key legal and commercial issues that were addressed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Seller Beware? Proposed “Cooling-Off Period” Will Allow Buyers of Residential Real Estate in B.C. to Walk Away]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/seller-beware-proposed-cooling-off-period-will-al/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Purchasers of residential real property in British Columbia (B.C.) may soon benefit from a statutory “cooling-off period” — to be known as the Homebuyer Protection Period — under changes to the Property Law Act (British Columbia) introduced by the province on March 28, 2022.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[P.E.I. Adopts Ontario Class Action Model in New Legislation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/p-e-i-adopts-ontario-class-action-model/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In November 2021, the Prince Edward Island Legislature passed a bill to introduce the province’s first Class Proceedings Act (PEI CPA), making it the final province in Canada to introduce class proceedings legislation. Bill no. 36 received royal assent on November 17, 2021, and is expected to be proclaimed in force sometime in 2022.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ESG as the Next Frontier in Privacy and Data Governance: Moving Beyond Regulatory Compliance]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/esg-as-the-next-frontier-in-privacy-and-data-gover/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Increasingly, organizations are including privacy and data governance metrics and disclosure as part of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting framework. With the adoption of Quebec’s Bill-64, renewed calls for the federal government to prioritize reform of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the prevalence of data breaches, there is little doubt that privacy remains a forefront issue for most organizations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Coming Soon: Changes to CBCA Director Elections – The Sequel]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/coming-soon-changes-to-cbca-director-elections/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective August 31, 2022, certain long-awaited amendments (Amendments) to the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) and related regulations administered by the Department of Industry (Regulations) impacting director elections will come into force. As noted in our April 2021 Blakes Bulletin: Coming Soon to the CBCA: Majority Voting and Voting Against Directors, the Amendments  were scheduled for implementation on July 1, 2021, but were subsequently pulled from the distribution schedule with no new date of release given.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Organizations Urged to Immediately Strengthen Cybersecurity Defences Against Potential Russian-Backed Cyber Attacks]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/organizations-urged-to-harden-cybersecurity-defenc/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 24, 2022, Russian forces initiated a series of deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities, resulting in an ongoing military conflict. Preceding these physical attacks were a number of cybersecurity attacks directed at Ukrainian organizations and infrastructure, which have occupied a growing role in the Russian military playbook both in Ukraine and in other countries. Western governments have imposed a suite of economic sanctions against Russia as a result of the physical attack on Ukraine.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[British Columbia Proposes New PST Rules for Online Marketplace Facilitators]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/british-columbia-proposes-new-pst-rules-for-online/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 22, 2022, British Columbia Finance released its 2022 budget and accompanying draft legislation, which proposed new provincial sales tax (PST) rules regarding “online marketplace facilitators.” ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beyond All Hope: Alberta Court of Appeal Clarifies Test for Hopeless Amendments]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/beyond-all-hope-alberta-court-of-appeal-clarifies/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 28, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) issued its decision in Remington Development Corporation v ENMAX Power Corporation 2022 ABCA 71, denying the plaintiff’s attempt to amend its pleadings on the basis that the amendments were hopeless.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Occupational Health and Safety in Quebec: Interim Prevention and Participation Regime to Take Effect on April 6, 2022]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/sante-et-securite-du-travail-entree-en-vigueur-du/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With a view to making workplaces healthier and safer, the Quebec National Assembly has passed An Act to Modernize the Occupational Health and Safety Regime (Act), which introduces a series of amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Legislation in Quebec, including the introduction of an Interim Prevention and Participation Regime (Interim Regime). As of April 6, 2022, all establishments in Quebec will have to comply with the Interim Regime.
The Interim Regime allows for the transition between the current and new regimes with respect to implementing participation and prevention mechanisms and is intended to help employers take charge of health and safety in the workplace.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Publishes Regulations to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-publishes-regulations-to-the-prompt-paymen/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The following is an update to our November 2020 and April 2021 bulletins about the introduction of the Alberta Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (Prompt Payment Act). Both bulletins highlighted that regulations to further define the Prompt Payment Act had not yet been introduced. At those times, the Prompt Payment Act had also not yet come into force.
On February 25, 2022, the Alberta government announced that the Prompt Payment Act would come into force on August 29, 2022.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More Changes Coming for Employers in Ontario: Bill-88, Working for Workers Act, 2022]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/more-changes-coming-for-employers-in-ontario-bill/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 28, 2022, Bill-88 – the Working for Workers Act, 2022, was introduced in the Ontario legislature. If passed, Bill-88 will amend various employment-related legislation in Ontario, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and will create new legislation related to digital platform workers, called the Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act, 2022 (DPWRA). The government of Ontario is seeking comments from the public on the content of the proposed DPWRA until the end of March 2022. Bill-88 is also subject to revisions as it makes its way through the legislative process. We will continue to monitor for substantive changes and updates.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Quebec Government Tables a New Bill Promoting Quebec-sourced Procurement, Environmental Responsibility and Innovation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-depose-un-nouveau-projet-de-loi-pour-promou/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 3, 2022, the Quebec Government (Government) tabled Bill-12, An Act mainly to promote Québec-sourced and responsible procurement by public bodies, to reinforce the integrity regime of enterprises and to increase the powers of the Autorité des marchés publics (Bill-12), before the Quebec National Assembly.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oops, I Did It Again: Proposed Amendments Relating to the Correction of Contribution Errors to Defined Contribution Pension Plans]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/oops-i-did-it-again-proposed-amendments-relating-t/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 4, 2021, the Department of Finance Canada released draft legislation (Draft Legislation) which would amend the Income Tax Act (Canada) (ITA) and the Income Tax Regulations (Regulations) to provide for, among other things, provisions relating to the correction of contribution errors to defined contribution pension plans (DCPPs) and taxes applicable to registered investments.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Privacy Law 2021 Year in Review]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-privacy-law-2021-year-in-review/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Key 2021 privacy law updates in Quebec and B.C. Signal major changes ahead for Canadian businesses.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BCFSA Considers Reporting Requirements for Technology and Cybersecurity Incidents]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/bcfsa-considers-reporting-requirements-for-technol/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCSFA) wants to impose mandatory reporting requirements on financial institutions that experience information security incidents, by establishing a new rule under the Financial Institutions Act. The proposed new rule would apply to all credit unions,...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Increases Cost of TIER Fund Credits to C$50]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-increases-cost-of-tier-fund-credits-to-c5/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 1, 2021, the Alberta Minister of Environment and Parks issued Ministerial Order 87/2021 confirming the cost to obtain Technology, Innovation and Emissions Reduction Fund (Fund) credits under the Technology, Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation (TIER) will increase from C$40 p...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Court Awards Blockbuster Damages for Busted Cinema Deal]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In its recent decision in Cineplex v. Cineworld, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (Court) delivered a C$1.24-billion damages award for a busted M&A transaction that was a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision is notable for its ruling on the appropriate damages for a purchaser’s unjustified termination of the purchase agreement and for providing further judicial interpretation of ordinary course covenants in M&A transactions amid the ongoing pandemic.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hydro-Québec Issues Calls for Tenders for 780 MW of Renewable Energy]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 13, 2021, Hydro-Québec issued calls for tenders for a 480 MW block of renewable energy (A/O 2021-01) and a 300 MW block of wind energy (A/O 2021-02) in order to meet long-term electricity demand in Quebec. According to the progress report on Hydro-Québec’s 2020-2029 Electricity Supply Plan, electricity demand in Quebec is expected to increase by 12 per cent, reaching 20 terawatthours (TWh) by 2029.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Tax Issues at the Supreme Court of Canada]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[SCC decisions clarify tax treaty and FAPI rules providing certainty for Canadian international tax planning]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[There’s No Place (to go) Like Home: Deducting Home Office Expenses Update]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 14, 2021, Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, delivered the government@s 2021 Economic and Fiscal Update. Among the many updates provided, the federal government announced that it will extend the simplified rules for deducting home office expenses for the 2021 and 2022 tax years (whi...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Confirms CCAA Court's Discretion to Stay Pre-Post Set-off/Compensation]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies CCAA courts' discretion on pre-post compensation in insolvency cases, refining Kitco's absolute prohibition.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Introduces Temporary Exemptions for Well-Known Seasoned Issuers from Certain Base Shelf Prospectus Requirements]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The CSA introduces WKSI exemptions to streamline base shelf prospectus requirements. Learn more about the impact.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Releases Draft Regulations to Implement New Environmental Assessment Regime]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how Ontario’s new EA regulations may impact your infrastructure or industrial project plans.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Government Passes Working for Workers’ Act, 2021 and Issues New Amendments]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-government-passes-working-for-workers-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 30, 2021, the Ontario government passed Bill 27, Working for Workers@ Act, 2021. Currently, the Bill is still awaiting Royal Assent, which is expected shortly.
As noted in a previous Blakes Bulletin, Bill 27 introduces several changes to employment laws in Ontario, including:Banning ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[An Electricity System in Transition: The Electricity Statutes Amendment Act, 2021]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 17, 2021, the Honourable Dale Nally, Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity, introduced Bill 86, the Electricity Statutes Amendment Act, 2021 (ESAA), to the Alberta Legislature. With the ESAA, the Government of Alberta (Government) takes steps to modernize an Alberta electr...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Upcoming Changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Laws]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/upcoming-changes-to-alberta-s-occupational-health/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new Occupational Health and Safety Act (New OHSA) will replace the existing occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation in Alberta effective December 1, 2021. This bulletin sets out some of the noteworthy changes to Alberta@s OHS regime following the implementation of this legislation.1. F...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Reports Slow but Continuing Progress on Gender Diversity in the Boardroom and Provides New Guidance on Gender Diversity Reporting]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-reports-slow-but-continuing-progress-on-gender/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While some progress is being made in adding gender diversity to boards and executive officer positions of Canadian public companies, progress remains slow, as found by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) in their recently published CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-313@Review of Disclosur...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Consultation on New OSFI Guideline B-13 on Technology and Cyber Risk Management]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/consultation-on-new-osfi-guideline-b-13-on-technol/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stay compliant with OSFI Guideline B-13 on cyber risk management. Get expert legal consultation today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Alberta Hydrogen Roadmap: Opportunities and Challenges for the Existing Regulatory Framework]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta's Hydrogen Roadmap outlines ambitious plans for a hydrogen economy, focusing on CCUS, regulatory updates, and investment opportunities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Provincial and Federal Courts Decline to Advance Competition Act Claims in Proposed Class Actions]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Two decisions recently rendered by the Supreme Court of British Columbia (B.C. Court) and the Federal Court of Canada (Federal Court) suggest a growing judicial willingness to limit, or even put an end to, proposed class actions based on allegations of a breach of the Competition Act. Both decisi...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pressure Building on Canadian Companies to Increase Female Representation on Boards]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/pressure-building-on-canadian-companies-to-increas/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canadian companies are facing growing pressure to increase the representation of women on their boards and in executive officer positions. There is evidence that suggests that companies with a greater balance of women on their boards generate better corporate returns and performance. Further, a m...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Seeks Comments on Climate-Related Disclosure Rules]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-seeks-comments-on-climate-related-disclosure-r/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) recently issued a notice and request for comment on proposed@National Instrument 51-107 @ Disclosure of Climate-related Matters (the Proposed Instrument) and its companion policy (the Proposed Policy), which would introduce specific disclosure requ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Government Proposes Right to Disconnect and Prohibition of Employee Non-Competes]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-government-proposes-right-to-disconnect-an/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Ontario government has introduced new legislation that, if passed, will have significant implications for many Ontario employers. The first reading of Bill 27, Working for Workers@ Act, 2021 (the Bill), was released on October 25, 2021.
The following are some of the key proposed changes to O...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Modernizing Quebec’s Occupational Health and Safety Regime: Bill 59 Receives Royal Assent]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/modernisation-du-regime-de-sante-et-de-securite-au/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes explains Quebec’s Bill 59 OHS reforms and employer obligations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Vaccination Passports and Digital Privacy]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/blakes-bulletin-covid-19-vaccination-passports-and/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a wave of government-led public health measures including vaccine passport regimes with implications for digital privacy, as identified by Canada@s Federal, Provincial and Territorial Privacy Commissioners (the Privacy Commissioners).
This bulletin surveys...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[An Introduction to the Dark Web]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/an-introduction-to-the-dark-web/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the ubiquity of computer-based services now touches almost all aspects of our lives, it is not surprising that our use of the interconnected world is evolving to more closely mirror the real world. The innocence of the internet some 25 years ago has been replaced with a more sobering version w...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Guidance on Marketing for Crypto Asset Trading Platforms Operating in Canada]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-guidance-on-marketing-for-crypto-asset-trading/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada@(IIROC) have published guidance for crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) with respect to advertising and marketing activities that may be considered to breach securities legislation and gui...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Privacy Update: Quebec’s Bill 64 Receives Royal Assent]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 22, 2021, Quebec@s An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill 64) received Royal Assent after adoption by the Quebec National Assembly. Quebec is the first Canadian jurisdiction to significantly reform its privacy law regime by ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario’s iGaming Market: Registration Applications Now Live]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-s-igaming-market-registration-applications/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario opens iGaming application portal. Operators & suppliers must register with AGCO for market entry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer 2021 is Almost Over: Pensions & Benefits Update]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the summer months, the Blakes team has been closely monitoring both federal and provincial legislative and regulatory updates. Our bulletin provides pertinent information in this regard.
This bulletin discusses:OntarioGuidance on Plan Administrators Roles and ResponsibilitiesCalculation of ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Court Affirms Paramountcy of Efficiencies in Merger Review]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-court-affirms-paramountcy-of-efficiencies/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes analyzes the Competition Tribunal’s Secure Tervita decision affirming merger efficiencies in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSFI Issues Stricter Reporting Requirements for Technology and Cybersecurity Incidents]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/osfi-issues-stricter-reporting-requirements-for-te/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 13, 2021, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) issued a new advisory on Technology and Cyber Security Incident Reporting (2021 Advisory). The 2021 Advisory replaces OSFI@s guidance from 2019 (2019 Advisory) on how and when federally regulated financial insti...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Revisits Primary Business Financial Disclosure Expectations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-revisits-primary-business-financial-disclosure/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the CSA's proposed updates to primary business financial disclosure rules for IPOs and acquisitions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Puck Set to Drop on Single-Event Sports Betting in Canada]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/puck-set-to-drop-on-single-event-sports-betting-in/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Learn about the federal legalization of single-event sports betting in Canada under Bill C-218, and the plans for provincial regulation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Announces Merger of IIROC and MFDA into New SRO]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-announces-merger-of-iiroc-and-mfda-into-new-sr/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how the CSA’s new SRO and investor fund model will reshape Canada's investment regulation landscape]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Finalizes Amendments to Protect Older and Vulnerable Clients]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/csa-finalizes-amendments-to-protect-older-and-vuln/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 15, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published final amendments (Amendments) to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations and Companion Policy 31-103 (Policy). The Amendments will come into force on December 31, 2...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Pay Equity Act for Federally Regulated Employers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-pay-equity-act-for-federally-regulated-employe/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Understand the Pay Equity Act’s impact on federal employers and prepare your pay equity plan with Blakes guidance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Addresses Limitation Periods and Discoverability in Unanimous Decision]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/supreme-court-of-canada-addresses-limitation-perio/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Grant Thornton LLP v. New Brunswick, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) unanimously held that a claim is discovered @ and the limitation period begins to run @ when the plaintiff knows, or ought to know, the material facts upon which a plausible inference of liability on the defendant@s part ca...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada Applies General Rules of Contractual Interpretation to Releases, Overtaking a 150-year-old Rule]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-supreme-court-of-canada-applies-general-rules/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 23, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its unanimous decision in Corner Brook (City) v. Bailey (Corner Brook). The SCC held that the general rules of contractual interpretation apply to releases: courts are to read the contract as a whole, giving the words their ordinary and...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Rules that Crown’s Fiduciary Duty is Central in Assessing Compensation for Flooded Indigenous Reserve Land]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 16, 2021, in the case of Southwind v Canada, 2021 SCC 28 (Southwind), the Supreme Court of Canada (the Court) ruled that the C$30-million awarded to Lac Seul First Nation (LSFN) by the Federal Court was insufficient compensation for the flooding of parts of its Reserve land in the 1920s. ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Passes New Third Party Advertising Restrictions in Election Finances Act Using Notwithstanding Clause]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-passes-new-third-party-advertising-restric/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about Ontario’s new third-party advertising limits and legal challenges. Stay informed on election laws today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Ontario Consultation on Private Sector Privacy Legislation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-ontario-consultation-on-private-sector-privacy/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 17, 2021, the Ontario government released a white paper that outlines proposals for standalone private sector privacy legislation in the province. The proposals, if ultimately introduced as law, would represent a significant change to the privacy obligations of businesses that collect, us...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill 797: Are Benefit Corporations Coming Soon to Quebec?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/projet-de-loi-no-797-les-entreprises-a-mission-soc/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 26, 2021, Bill@797, An Act to amend the Business Corporations Act to include benefit corporations (Bill@797), was tabled before Quebec@s National Assembly by opposition member Carlos J. Leitão.
If adopted, Bill 797 would amend the Business Corporations Act (Quebec Act) with the addition o...]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[On May 17, 2021, the British Columbia (B.C.) Court of Appeal released a decision in Pearce v. 4 Pillars Consulting Group Inc. (Pearce) finding a class action waiver clause unenforceable as unconscionable and contrary to public policy, largely because it would likely prevent class members from pur...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta’s Surface Rights Board Subsumed Into the Land and Property Rights Tribunal]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Blakes outlines key changes under Alberta’s Land and Property Rights Tribunal Act for businesses.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[On May 13, 2021, Quebec’s Minister Responsible for the French Language, Simon Jolin-Barrette, tabled Bill 96 – An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec (Bill 96) before the National Assembly. Bill 96 would amend Quebec’s Charter of the French language (Charter), commonly known as Bill 101, as well as several other statutes in Quebec’s legislative corpus, with the purpose of strengthening the use and presence of French within Quebec.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[On May 6, 2021, the Associate Chief Justice of Alberta (ACJ) issued an ex parte (without notice to any adverse party) injunction Order (Ex Parte Order) relating to the enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions. In a further return application heard on notice conducted May 13, 2021, the Ex Parte Order ...]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Learn about B.C.’s new paid sick leave under the ESA and how it impacts employers during COVID-19.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[On May 6, 2021, the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau) released an update to its Competitor Collaboration Guidelines (Guidelines). The updated Guidelines signal several key changes to the Bureau@s enforcement practices for competitor collaborations. Businesses need to be aware of the changes to...]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Car manufacturers are busy adding autonomous features to their new vehicles, but are the regulators keeping up? In Canada, each province regulates safety on public roads, so the rules vary across the country.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[As part of its implementation of the Liability Management Framework to address the growing inventory of inactive and orphaned well sites in the province, the Alberta Energy Regulator updated Directive 067 on April 7, 2021. This directive amends previous rules and requirements on energy licence and approval eligibility.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[On April 29, 2021, the Ontario government introduced the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, which amended the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 to require that employers provide eligible employees with up to $200 a day for up to three days if they need to miss work because of a reason related to COVID-19.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[In May 2018, Bill C-25 received Royal Assent. Certain amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) still required supporting regulations to be drafted, however, and were therefore not immediately proclaimed into force. Among these were amendments (Amendments) regarding the election of candidates to boards of directors. As set out below, Corporations Canada has published proposed regulations to accompany such Amendments. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Bill C-218, legalizing single-event sports betting in Canada, passes third reading. Learn about its impact on provincial gaming regulations.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[The following is an update to our November 2020 bulletin which outlined the changes proposed in the then-current version of the Builders@ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill 37).AMENDMENT A1On November 4, 2020, the Government of Alberta proposed an amendment (Amendment A1) to Bill 37....]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[On April 19, 2021, the federal government tabled its 2021 Budget, which included a number of provisions related to pensions, benefits and executive compensation, as summarized below.
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<description><![CDATA[More than two years after the last federal budget, Canada@s Finance Minister presented the 2021 budget (Budget 2021) on April 19, 2021 (Budget Day). Some commentators speculated that Budget 2021 might include increases in the capital gains inclusion rate, restrictions on the principal residence e...]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[On April 21, 2021, the Alberta Government introduced and passed Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID-19 Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021, which amends the Alberta Employment Standards Code to provide all Alberta employees with access to three hours of paid leave to receive a COVID-19 vaccin...]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[B.C. moves to mandate paid vaccine leave. Learn how this amendment could affect your workplace.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Injunction Test Reconsidered: Rare Five-Member Panel of Alberta Court of Appeal Clarifies Test for Injunctions that Challenge Legislation]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporation Canada’s Findings from First Annual Diversity Disclosure Review Released]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[First CBCA diversity review shows gaps in board and senior management representation in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Updated COVID-19 Measures in Quebec]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Quebec expands COVID-19 vaccine to essential workers with high exposure. Learn how to register today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Media5 Corporation: The Course of Action to Appoint a Receiver Finally Confirmed]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[On April 1st, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the application for leave to appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal of Québec in Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, 2020 QCCA 943. As a result, Quebec courts now have clarity regarding their ability to appoint national receivers for secu...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dey-Kaplan Report Aims to Update Canadian Corporate Governance Standards]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[With the release of a report entitled @360&ordm;@Governance:@Where Are The Directors In A World In Crisis?@ (Report), Peter Dey and Sarah Kaplan examine modern good governance from a practical and scholarly standpoint, establishing a new set of governance guidelines for the 21st century (Guidelin...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Securities Regulators Deliver Bear Hug to Crypto Asset Trading Platforms Operating in Canada]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities – A Continuing Threat]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In recent weeks, hackers have sought to exploit vulnerabilities that Microsoft has identified in its Exchange software that customers have loaded onto their Exchange Servers. These attacks started with a hacking group known as Hafnium and have since affected Microsoft users globally. Microsoft ha...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Introduces a New Vaccine Leave and Other Changes to its COVID-19 Leave Provisions]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[B.C. expands COVID-19 leave rules for vaccinations and caregiving. Learn what employers must know.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Class Actions: Key Case Law and Legislative Developments of 2020]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The following case law and legislative updates were recently discussed as part of our annual class-actions seminar. The recorded seminar, Class Actions in 2021: Trends and Developments, may be accessed here.WAVING GOODBYE TO WAIVER OF TORT@@@@@@@@@@@@@@While no Canadian court has affirmatively re...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New National Security Review Guidelines and Other Important Updates on the Investment Canada Act]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Reviews of foreign investments under the Investment Canada Act (ICA) remain a priority item in the current economic and political climate in Canada. On March 24, 2021, the Government of Canada (Government) updated its Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments (Guidelines) under th...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario iGaming on a Roll as Draft Standards Released]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario iGaming is evolving! The AGCO releases draft standards for a modern, competitive iGaming market. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting on Board with Women on Boards Continues to be a Gradual Process, CSA Reports]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Women’s representation on Canadian boards is rising slowly, CSA reports. Learn the latest gender diversity trends.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[In Split Decision, Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada upholds the constitutionality of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, asserting federal jurisdiction under the national concern doctrine.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Now That the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act Has Been Determined to be Constitutionally Valid – What Does it All Mean?]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada upholds the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. What does this mean for businesses, consumers, and carbon pricing across Canada?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Restoring the Alberta Advantage: Significant Amendments to the Alberta Business Corporations Act Now in Effect]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Underpinning a Recovery - Infrastructure Elements of the 2021 Ontario Budget]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario’s 2021 Budget, “Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy,” commits C$145.4-billion in infrastructure investments over 10 years, with major funding for transit, highways, hospitals, schools, broadband and long-term care to support economic recovery and growth.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP): New Financial Support Program for Most Highly Affected Sectors]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Take-Over Bid Rules Not Made to Be Broken – OSC Rejects Requested Relief from Minimum Tender Requirement]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Securities Commission (the OSC) recently released its decision rejecting a request from ESW Capital, LLC (ESW) for relief from the minimum tender requirement under Canadian take-over bid rules (the Relief) in connection with a proposed hostile take-over bid by ESW for Optiva Inc. (Opt...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Quebec Energy Transition: A Preview of The Emerging Green Hydrogen Sector]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hydrogen is regaining interest worldwide, including in the province of Quebec where several small and large hydrogen-related initiatives and projects have been launched in the last few years. Aiming to capitalize on the province@s abundant hydroelectric resources, the Quebec government has demons...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Issues Proposed Federal Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Offset Regulations]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On March 6, 2021, Canada published the Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations (Canada)@(Offset Regulations). The Offset Regulations are subject to public input and comment for 60 days until May 5, 2021, with final enactment targeted for the fall of 2021.WHAT ARE THE OFFSET REGULATIONS?Th...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stakes Are High: Ontario Seeks Input on How to Open I-Gaming Market]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario's iGaming market is set to expand with new regulations and revenue-sharing models. Learn about the proposed framework and industry impact.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Debt restructuring: Corporate arrangements as alternative methods]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flexibility and creativity have long been regarded as hallmarks of Canada’s main corporate restructuring statute, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the “CCAA”). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Provides Further Guidance on COVID-19 Disclosures by Issuers]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[CSA issues guidance to improve COVID-19 disclosure practices for issuers across Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporations Canada Seeking Feedback on Proposed CBCA Regulations]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In June 2019, the federal government adopted the Budget Implementation Act, 019, No. 1 (Bill C-97), which resulted in several notable amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA). Among these were amendments (Amendments) that will require certain CBCA corporations to provide disclosu...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court Applies Arbitration Clause to Dismiss Class Action Launched in the Wake of Covid-19 Business Closures]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On January 14, 2021, Justice Gary D.D. Morrison of the Superior Court of Quebec (Court), issued an important decision, declining jurisdiction over an application to authorize (certify) a class action (Application) brought by a restaurant owner (Bâton Rouge) against its insurer (Allianz) in the wa...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Issues Final Report]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (Taskforce) recently delivered its final report (Report), which updates and expands on the recommendations contained in its July 2020 initial consultation report (Initial Report), to the Minister of Finance. See our bulletin on the Initial Repor...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSC Reduces Regulatory Burden for International Capital Markets Participants]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On February 18, 2021, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) issued Ontario Instrument 33-507 Exemption from Underwriting Conflicts Disclosure Requirements (Interim Class Order) (Ontario Instrument). The Ontario Instrument provides blanket exemptive relief from the underwriter conflicts disclosu...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Single-Event Sports Betting: Place Your Bets on Which Bill Makes It Across the Line]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bill C-218 advances in the House of Commons, bringing Canada closer to legalizing single-event sports betting. Learn about its impact and competing legislation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Uber Denial of Class Action – Alberta Court Denies Certification of Privacy Class Action]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how the Alberta court denied class action certification in Uber’s privacy case, reinforcing strict scrutiny.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Key Developments In Canadian Insolvency Case Law In 2020]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Key 2020 Canadian insolvency cases, including Bellatrix, clarify EFC treatment under CCAA, impacting lenders, businesses, and restructuring professionals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Transaction Review Thresholds Announced for Competition Act and Investment Canada Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada recently announced changes to the monetary thresholds to determine whether a review is required under the@Competition@Act@and@Investment Canada Act. Where a transaction exceeds the applicable monetary and control thresholds under these statutes, parties to the transaction...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beyond Defamation: Ontario Court Recognizes New Tort of Internet Harassment]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Caplan v. Atas (Caplan), Justice Corbett of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Court) granted the plaintiffs@ motions for summary judgment and default judgment, concluding that the defendant carried out egregious online campaigns of malicious harassment and defamation against the plaintiff...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes Duty of Good Faith  in Exercise of Contractual Discretion]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Wastech Services Ltd. v. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage (Wastech), the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recognized a general duty to exercise contractual discretion in good faith. This bulletin summarizes the SCC@s decision, explains the content of the duty@and provides some practical ti...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada and EU Move Closer to a CETA Investment Court]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On January 29, 2021, Canada and the European Union (EU) adopted four decisions related to the investor-state dispute resolution body established under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) which move the parties one step closer to a fully fledged @investment court@@syste...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec’s Updated COVID-19 Measures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/mise-a-jour-des-mesures-relatives-a-la-covid-19-ap/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how Quebec's updated COVID-19 rules impact employers and workplace obligations with Blakes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Final Taskforce Report Proposes Significant Changes to OSC Enforcement]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (Taskforce) recently released its final report (Final Report) outlining over 70 recommendations aimed at modernizing Ontario@s capital markets regime. The Final Report follows the Taskforce@s initial consultation report and is the culmination of...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Winner Takes All: B.C. Court Confirms Indemnification Costs as the Normal Rule in Commercial Arbitrations]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Allard v. The University of British Columbia, the B.C. Supreme Court upheld an arbitrator’s award of full indemnity costs, confirming that arbitrators have broad discretion to grant actual reasonable costs without finding misconduct. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s Hydrogen Strategy: An Ambitious Framework for a Strong Hydrogen Economy]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[On December 16, 2020, the Government of Canada released the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada(Strategy). The government has identified hydrogen as a critical part of its path towards achieving the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, affirming that the development of low-carbon hydrogen is a str...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Anti-SLAPP Litigation: Ontario Court of Appeal Applies Recent SCC Decisions]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies anti-SLAPP analysis in Subway defamation and negligence cases.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Privacy Law 2020 Year in Review]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-privacy-law-2020-year-in-review/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This Data Privacy Day, we reflect on a busy year of consultations and proposals to reform Canadian data privacy laws. In 2020, governments across Canada tabled legislative amendments and signalled their intention to strengthen the enforcement of privacy obligations, simplify the consent process f...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drones: A Licence to Deliver]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, insolvent companies have sought court intervention relating to the payment of rent during lockdown periods. In the most recent decision on this issue, the Quebec Superior Court (Court) ruled that a debtor undergoing a restructuring under the Companies...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New COVID-19 Measures Applicable in Quebec as of January 9, 2021]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Quebec issues curfew and strict COVID-19 measures effective Jan. 9–Feb. 8, 2021, across the province.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Toronto Public Health Issues New Covid-19 Requirements to Businesses and Organizations]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Toronto Public Health (TPH) has issued new requirements for businesses and organizations and issued a letter of instruction to those Toronto businesses currently permitted to operate under the Reopening Ontario Act.
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<title><![CDATA[Court Considers MAE Termination Right and Ordinary Course Covenant in Context of COVID-19]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In its recent decision in Fairstone Financial Holdings Inc. v. Duo Bank of Canada(Fairstone), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (Court) addressed the interpretation of material adverse effect (MAE) clauses and ordinary course covenants in M@A transactions. Such provisions ar...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Callow and the Duty of Honest Contractual Performance: What You Need to Know]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In C.M. Callow Inc. v. Zollinger, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) held that a group of condominium corporations was liable for breaching their duty of honest contractual performance when they knowingly misled a maintenance contractor into believing a two-year agreement would not be terminated e...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New GST/HST Requirements for Online Marketplaces and Other Digital Platforms]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the onset of the global pandemic, the federal government postponed its budget for March 2020 and, instead, delivered a Fall Economic Statement (FES): Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19 on November 30, 2020. The FES included several GST/HST-related announcements of interest to domesti...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Extends Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave to July 2021]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes outlines Ontario’s extension of COVID-19 deemed leave to July 2021. Review key employment impacts.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Home Sweet Home: Deducting Home Office Expenses Just Got Easier]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes reviews CRA's home office tax deduction options for 2020. Learn how to claim eligible expenses.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Climate Change: Government Action, Judicial Restraint and Corporate Disclosure]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While our attention is primarily on health issues during this global pandemic, climate change remains at the forefront of issues being addressed by governments, courts and businesses. This bulletin summarizes some of the recent developments in Canada and abroad.FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES In N...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Target Benefit Pension Plans: A New Option for Quebec Employers and Employees]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 11, 2020, Quebec@s National Assembly adopted Bill 68, with certain amendments made to its original text, thereby enacting An Act mainly to allow the establishment of target benefit pension plans (Act).
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<title><![CDATA[PFAS: Managing New Concerns and Risk of Contamination]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There has been increasing attention, regulation and litigation regarding a family of over 5,000 manufactured chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS) found in everyday products. Although there is still considerable uncertainty as to environmental and health implications of PFAS, th...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Securities Regulators Publish Guidance on Automatic Securities Disposition Plans]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On December 10, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued Staff Notice 55-317 Automatic Securities Disposition Plans (SN 55-317), providing recommendations for issuers and insiders on the establishment, administration and disclosure of Automatic Securities Disposition Plans (ASDPs...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Internet Gaming Changes Coming to Canada]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada and Ontario are preparing for significant changes in the gaming industry, including the legalization of single-event sports betting and a modernized online gaming market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Year, New Rules: Changes to Certain Family-Related Leaves of Absence to Take Effect January 2021]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quebec@s National Assembly recently enacted Bill 51, An Act mainly to improve the flexibility of the parental insurance plan in order to promote family-work balance (Act). The Act promotes family-work balance and the sharing of family responsibilities between parents, and amends several provision...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court Confirms Autonomy of Letters of Credit, Rules Landlord May Draw for Full Claim Amount]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal (Ontario Appeal Court) reversed a lower court decision, which had created much concern among commercial landlords that routinely rely on letters of credit (LCs) to secure their commercial leases. The lower court limited the draw on an LC to the la...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AllSaints USA Limited: English Company Voluntary Arrangement Recognized for the First Time in Canada]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Canadian Court) recently recognized, for the first time, an English company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proceeding commenced pursuant to the UK Insolvency Act 1986 (Insolvency Act).
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<title><![CDATA[Fall Economic Statement 2020 - Selected Tax Measures]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The federal government’s Fall Economic Statement 2020 emphasizes continued emergency relief measures and includes several tax-related announcements of interest to domestic and foreign businesses. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau Guidance on Buy-Side Agreements and Focus on Economic Recovery]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Competition Bureau (Bureau) recently released guidance regarding its approach to no-poach, wage-fixing or other purely @buy-side@ agreements among competitors, and the Commissioner of Competition (Commissioner) discussed his key priorities for Canada@s emergence from the COVID-19 related econ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reimagining Internal Investigations in Pandemic Times]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[COVID-19 reshaped internal investigations with remote interviews, cybersecurity, and new legal concerns.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Good Odds Single-Event Sports Betting Will Soon Be Legal in Canada]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bill C-13 could soon legalize single-event sports betting in Canada, opening new opportunities for the gaming industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Federal Bill Set to Reform Canada’s Private-Sector Privacy Law]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 17, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, introduced Bill C-11, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020. If passed, this highly anticipated bill would overhaul the federal government@s approach to regulating privacy in the private sector by r...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Proposed B.C. PST Rebate on Select Machinery and Equipment: What You Need to Know]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The British Columbia government recently proposed to introduce the B.C. PST Rebate on Select Machinery and Equipment (Rebate), which allows incorporated businesses to apply for a 100 per cent rebate of PST paid between September 17, 2020 and September 30, 2021 (Time Period) on purchases or leases...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Funding in Alberta to Boost Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 2, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced it was dedicating up to C$280-million to programs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create jobs in the province. This funding creates opportunities that may be of interest to companies located or looking to invest in Alberta, esp...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 5 Ways COVID Is Reshaping Dispute Resolution]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[COVID-19 is transforming Canadian litigation with virtual hearings, settlements, and new ADR trends.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Extends Accessibility Compliance Report Deadline to June 30, 2021]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees now have until June 30, 2021, to file an accessibility compliance report with the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility. The original deadline was December 31, 2020. The purpose of the report is to confirm all applicable accessibility ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS): New Direct Emergency Rent Subsidy for Businesses]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On November 2, 2020, the federal government outlined the framework for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), by introducing Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy).
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<title><![CDATA[Alert: 2020 Ontario Budget – Pensions Update]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Ontario government released its 2020 budget on November 5, 2020, including pension-related updates on target benefits and a review of the Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[On a Footing for Recovery — Infrastructure Elements of the 2020 Ontario Budget]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario’s 2020 Budget, “Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover,” commits C$142.9-billion to infrastructure over 10 years, with major investments in transit, highways, broadband, hospitals, schools and long-term care as part of the province’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Summary of Oversight and Regulatory Activities: AMF’s 2020 Report on Quebec Capital Markets]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/sommaire-des-activites-de-surveillance-et-de-regle/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Corporate Finance division of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) recently released its fourth annual Summary of Oversight and Regulatory Activities (Report). Along with an overview of Quebec@s capital markets, the Report provides guidance for Quebec issuers and outlines the AMF@s expec...]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada@s abundant energy resources have played a central role in our country@s economic development and will continue to be extremely important to our prospects for growth and innovation in the future.
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<title><![CDATA[Occupational Health and Safety Legislation in Quebec: New Realities and Challenges for Employers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/lois-sur-la-sante-et-la-securite-du-travail-au-que/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quebec Bill 59 updates occupational health and safety laws with new prevention, committees, and employer duties.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Red Zones: Extension of COVID-19 Measures and Inspection Blitz by the CNESST]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/zone-rouge-prolongation-des-mesures-relatives-a-la/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During his press conference on October 26, 2020, Quebec Premier François Legault announced that the additional health measures, which came into effect on October@1, 2020 and were expected to end on October 28, 2020, will be extended until November 23, 2020.
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Introduces Significant Amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Government of Alberta recently introduced the Builders@ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill) in the Alberta Legislature. The Bill proposes, among other things, the introduction of prompt payment legislation and a formal adjudication process, following similar legislation from else...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CSA Highlight Common Deficiencies in COVID-19 Disclosure]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[CSA issues guidance on COVID-19 and disclosure deficiencies to support informed investor decisions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cybersecurity Among Factors Driving Privacy Law Reform in Canada]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The digital economy has changed the way we live and the way organizations carry on business. It has also raised unique privacy challenges that were not imaginable when Canada@s private-sector privacy laws were originally drafted. Organizations are increasingly collecting and compiling considerabl...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pedal to the Metal: Ontario Accelerates Transit and Highway Infrastructure Projects]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario introduced Bill 222 (Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act, 2020) to accelerate highway and transit infrastructure projects and expand transit-oriented community development across the province.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Moves Forward with New Supplemental Pension Plan]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On October@7, 2020, Bill 68, An Act mainly to allow the establishment of target benefit pension plans (Bill 68), was tabled at Quebec@s National Assembly by the province@s Minister of Finance, Éric Girard.
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Introduces COVID-19 Liability Protection for Workers and Businesses]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes reviews Ontario’s proposed COVID-19 liability shield for businesses. Learn legal implications now.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Final Stage in the Implementation of Quebec’s New Environmental Authorization Framework]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how Quebec’s new environmental regulation impacts project approvals and compliance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Finds Employee Entitled to Damages for Bonus Triggered During Notice Period]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how SCC clarified LTIP damages in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition and what it means for employers]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Technology Risks and Resilience in the Financial Sector: OSFI Issues Digital Risks Discussion Paper]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/technology-risks-and-resilience-in-the-financial-s/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[OSFI launches consultation on tech risks in finance—read how cybersecurity, AI & data may be regulated.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Proposes Changes to Business Corporations Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario proposes changes to the Business Corporations Act, eliminating the director residency requirement and allowing majority approval for written shareholder resolutions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions During COVID-19]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cyber due diligence is critical in M&A deals, especially amid rising threats from COVID-19 remote work.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Seeing is Not Always Believing: Update on Drones Flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/seeing-is-not-always-believing-update-on-drones-fl/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada eyes new BVLOS drone rules to expand RPAS use in remote delivery, inspection and monitoring.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement : Dernière étape dans la mise en œuvre du nouveau régime d’autorisation environnementale du Québec]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/loi-sur-la-qualite-de-l-environnement-derniere-eta/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Translation will be available shortly@Le gouvernement a publié le 2 septembre dernier plusieurs règlements liés au régime d@autorisation environnementale, notamment le Règlement sur l@encadrement d@activités en fonction de leur impact sur l@environnement (le &laquo;@REAFIE@&raquo;), soit le règle...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Double Jeopardy at the Ontario Securities Commission?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/double-jeopardy-at-the-ontario-securities-commissi/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a series of recent Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) administrative proceedings, enforcement staff of the OSC (Staff) have sought to present the allegations against respondents in a manner that would, if accepted, effectively double the size of monetary penalty that can be imposed.BACKGROUND...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Proposed B.C. Increased Employment Incentive: What You Need to Know]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[OVERVIEWOn September 17, 2020, the British Columbia provincial government proposed the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive (BCIEI) as part of B.C.@s Economic Recovery Plan. The BCIEI creates a refundable tax credit for employers that hire new employees or increase payroll from Q3 of 2020 to Q4 of...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Red Zones: Quebec’s New COVID-19 Measures Applicable as of October 1, 2020]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/zone-rouge-nouvelles-mesures-relatives-a-la-covid/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At a press conference on September@28, 2020, Quebec Premier François Legault announced the measures, which came into effect at 12 a.m. (EDT) on September@30, 2020, for a period of 28 days in regions categorized as @red zones,@ the highest COVID-19 alert level.HIGH ALERT REGIONS@The new measures a...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Redevance de transport à l’égard du REM – Clarifications sur les réaménagements entraînant un changement d’usage d’un immeuble]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This bulletin is only available in French
Le 28@juillet@2020, le ministre des Transports du Québec a adopté un arrêté ministériel approuvant le Règlement modiﬁant le Règlement concernant la redevance de transport à l@égard du Réseau express métropolitain (respectivement, le &laquo;@Règlement mod...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada’s New Employment Measures Look to Address COVID-19 Effects]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore Canada’s new employment measures under Bill C-4. Stay informed on key legal developments today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Real Estate Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Law Takes Effect November 30, 2020]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[B.C.@s Land Owner Transparency Act(LOTA) is coming into force on November 30, 2020. Effective November 30, 2020, all acquisitions of land will be subject to the new disclosure rules under LOTA, while existing owners of land will have until November 30, 2021 to become compliant.INTRODUCTION LOTA r...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Price of Not Paying the Price: Employers Deferring Pension Contributions Face Other Restrictions]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-price-of-not-paying-the-price-employers-deferr/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 21, 2020, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 520/20 (Regulation), which, among other things, permits employers of certain pension plans to elect to defer one or more consecutive monthly payments of employer contributions due between October 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, including nor...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Government Takes First Steps to Address Rising Strata Insurance Costs]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-government-takes-first-steps-to-address-rising/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 13, 2020, the Government of British Columbia (Government) announced regulatory changes (Regulations) to address rising strata insurance costs in British Columbia. These changes follow the passage of the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act (No.2), 2020 (Bill 14), whic...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pointed Exchange: SCC Clarifies Ontario’s Anti-SLAPP Test, Splits Over Its Application]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/pointed-exchange-scc-clarifies-ontario-s-anti-slap/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies Ontario's anti-SLAPP law in key rulings. Learn how these decisions impact litigation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Julie Soloway Named One of Canada’s Most Influential Lawyers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/julie-soloway-named-one-of-canada-s-most-influenti/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the announcement.@]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Navin Joneja Appointed Chair of CBA Competition Law Section]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/navin-joneja-appointed-chair-of-cba-competition-la/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the announcement.@]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[OSFI Lifts Temporary Portability Freeze and Restriction on Buy-Out Annuity Purchases]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/osfi-lifts-temporary-portability-freeze-and-restri/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[OSFI lifts pension portability freeze; buy-out annuity purchases resume with conditions as of Aug 2020.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Extended to 2021]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/deemed-infectious-disease-emergency-leave-extended/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario extends COVID-19 deemed leave to Jan. 2, 2021, delaying layoffs and constructive dismissals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Competition Bureau Signs onto Cooperation Framework with Five Eyes Counterparts]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-competition-bureau-signs-onto-cooperation/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 2, 2020, the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau) signed onto a competition law enforcement framework, the Multilateral Mutual Assistance and Cooperation Framework for Competition Authorities (MMAC) with competition authorities in the U.S. (the Department of Justice and the Federal T...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau Issues Pro-Competitive Toolkit for Policymakers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/competition-bureau-issues-pro-competitive-toolkit/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 20, 2020, the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau) released Strengthening Canada@s economy through pro‑competitive policies, a competition assessment toolkit (Toolkit) aimed at encouraging policymakers to consider competition-related issues while drafting policies, and assisting them wi...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The BAR Will Be Raised: CSA Increases Business Acquisition Report Triggers and Thresholds]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The CSA has amended business acquisition report (BAR) requirements to reduce the regulatory burden on non-venture reporting issuers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Government Launches Consultation to Enhance Privacy Protections]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just over two months after Bill 64, an Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, was introduced in the National Assembly of Quebec, the Ontario government launched a consultation on private sector privacy reform in the province.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Aluminum and Canadian Retaliatory Surtaxes Coming]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/u-s-announces-new-tariffs-on-canadian-aluminum-and/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On August 6, 2020, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will be re-imposing a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian aluminum as of August 16, 2020. Canada responded immediately by announcing that by September 16, 2020, it will impose surtaxes or similar trade-restrictive countermeasures on aluminum and other aluminum containing goods imported from the U.S., on a dollar-for-dollar basis as the U.S. measures. The proposed Canadian surtaxes will be set at 10 per cent, the same rate that the U.S. will apply against Canadian aluminum.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Noteworthy Changes to Alberta Employment and Labour Standards Legislation]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 29, 2020, Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta@s Workplaces Act, 2020 (Bill) received royal assent in Alberta. This Bill amends the Alberta Employment Standards Code (ESC) and Labour Relations Code (LRC). The following amendments, which are set to come into effect at the various times no...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[National Security Review Time Periods Temporarily Extended Under Investment Canada Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective July 31, 2020, certain national security review periods under the Investment Canada Act (ICA) have been temporarily extended in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau Releases Draft Competitor Collaboration Guidelines]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 29, 2020, the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau) released draft Competitor Collaboration Guidelines (Draft Guidelines) for public consultation. The Draft Guidelines are intended to help businesses better assess whether a collaboration between competitors or potential competitors raises ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Restoring the Alberta Advantage: Increased Simplicity for Businesses]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/restoring-the-alberta-advantage-increased-simplici/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta’s business-friendly reforms aim to attract investment by reducing red tape and corporate taxes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Superior Court Grants COVID-19 Rent Relief]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-superior-court-grants-covid-19-rent-relief/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 16, 2020, the Superior Court of Quebec (Court) issued a noteworthy judgment in the matter of Hengyun International Investment Commerce Inc. v. 9368-7614 Québec inc. In this judgment, Justice Kalichman interpreted the force majeure clause in a commercial lease in the context of the COVID-1...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Foreign Investment in Canada: Time Periods May Be Extended Under New Legislation]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/foreign-investment-in-canada-time-periods-may-be-e/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada extends ICA security review periods to address COVID-19 delays in foreign investment reviews.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Media5 Corporation: Quebec Court of Appeal Confirms Course of Action to Appoint a Receiver]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/media5-corporation-la-cour-d-appel-confirme-la-mar/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July@20, 2020, the Quebec Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal) released its decision in Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, overturning the lower court@s decision and authorizing the appointment of a receiver pursuant to section 243(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA). Drawing on the Supre...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SCC Waves Goodbye to Waiver of Tort]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Highlights: Proposed Changes to Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Government Proposes to Extend and Overhaul the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ottawa expands CEWS with new rules, broader eligibility and extended subsidy periods.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Guidelines on Enhancing Cross-Border Leniency Cooperation]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 28, 2020, the International Competition Network (ICN) published guidelines on cooperation and coordination among competition agencies during multi-jurisdictional cartel investigations (Guidelines). The Guidelines are meant to harmonize the practices of competition agencies with a view to ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Temporary Relief Measures for Supplemental Pension Plans in Quebec]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July@15, 2020, the draft regulation respecting measures related to supplemental pension plans to reduce the consequences of the public health emergency declared on March@13,@2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Draft Regulation) was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec.
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<title><![CDATA[New Voluntary Guidance: Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/new-voluntary-guidance-sustainability-linked-bond/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[SLBs link bond terms to ESG performance, incentivizing issuers with KPIs, SPTs, and external verification.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Government Proposes Overhaul of Environmental Assessment Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario proposes major changes to the Environmental Assessment Act under Bill 197 for economic recovery.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Outlines Proposed Regulatory Changes]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On July 9, 2020, the Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (Taskforce) published its initial consultation report (Initial Report), which contained nearly 50 proposals aimed at modernizing the regulation of the province@s capital markets.
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<title><![CDATA[Building on Recovery: Ontario’s Infrastructure-Related Legislative Developments]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario’s Bill 197 – COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 introduces legislative changes affecting transit-oriented communities, environmental assessments, planning and development charges to accelerate infrastructure, construction and development projects across the province.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Food Industry Clients Reflect on Insights Learned During COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/food-industry-clients-reflect-on-insights-learned/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover how FBA leaders like Bimbo and Nestlé adapted operations and strategy through COVID-19 with Blakes]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Benefit from Benefit Companies]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/how-to-benefit-from-benefit-companies/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective June 30, 2020, the Government of British Columbia brought into force amendments under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (BCBCA), introducing a new type of business structure: the benefit company. With these legislative changes, new and pre-existing companies incorporated ...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2020 Agreement for Multi-Jurisdictional Pension Plans Comes into Force]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/entree-en-vigueur-de-l-entente-de-2020-sur-les-reg/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The 2020@Agreement Respecting Multi-Jurisdictional Pension Plans (2020@Agreement) between the governments indicated below came into effect on July@1, 2020. It governs the administration and regulation of multi-jurisdictional pension plans, which are plans that have members in more than one jurisd...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Draft Pension and Deferred Salary Leave Tax Regulations Released]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/draft-pension-and-deferred-salary-leave-tax-regula/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada releases draft pension and deferred salary leave tax regulations to provide temporary COVID-19 relief. Key changes explained.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Second Thoughts? Alberta Court of Appeal Issues Rare Decision Reconsidering Prior Injunction Ruling]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal to reconsider test for injunctions against legislation after rare ruling reversal.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Introduces Additional COVID-19-Related Relief]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-introduces-additional-covid-19-related-rel/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta amends pension rules to ease funding burdens and allow electronic communications during COVID 19]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Securities Law Considerations in Anticipation of a "New Normal" and Possible Second Wave]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/securities-law-considerations-in-anticipation-of-a/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore securities law matters for companies amid COVID-19, focusing on disclosure, shareholder meetings, and risk factor considerations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Supreme Court of Canada Finds Arbitration Clause to Be “Uber” Unconscionable]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada ruled an arbitration clause in Uber’s contract unconscionable, allowing a class-action lawsuit. The case impacts standard form contracts.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Deep Dive into CUSMA: New Automotive Rules of Origin]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CUSMA: Labour Rights and Provisions After NAFTA]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/cusma-labour-rights-and-provisions-after-nafta/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore how CUSMA enhances labor rights across North America, introducing robust standards on collective bargaining, anti-discrimination, and protections against forced labor.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CUSMA on Foreign Investment and Competition Law in Canada]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/cusma-on-foreign-investment-and-competition-law-in/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Like its predecessor, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) will influence the competition and foreign investment landscape in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
Notably, with CUSMA coming into force on July 1, 2020, investors can expect:Enh...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[FAQs: Navigating CUSMA in the Automotive Sector]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nearly three years after formal negotiations first began, the@Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) will come into force on July 1, 2020. CUSMA replaces the existing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and imposes new requirements on North American businesses seeking to take advan...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Plaintiffs Face Obstacles in COVID-19 Employment Class Actions]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/plaintiffs-face-obstacles-in-covid-19-employment-c/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[COVID-19 class actions face hurdles due to WCB jurisdiction and unionized employee limitations in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Introduces New Amendments to Its Privacy Regimes]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On June 12, 2020, the Government of Quebec tabled Bill 64, an Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill), before the National Assembly of Quebec. The Bill proposes to update the existing framework applicable to the protection of personal infor...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Orphan Well Association Granted Expanded Powers to Operate Wells, Facilities, Pipelines]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-orphan-well-association-granted-expanded-p/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bill 12, the Liabilities Management Statutes Amendment Act, 2020, expands the Orphan Well Association’s (OWA) powers in Alberta, allowing it to operate and maintain economically viable oil and gas wells, facilities, and pipelines, rather than only overseeing closures.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ottawa and Ontario Announce Support for Online Commerce]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ottawa-and-ontario-announce-support-for-online-com/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore Blakes insights on Ontario’s Digital Main Street expansion helping small businesses grow online]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No Relief Required: New and Improved Canadian Rules for “At-The-Market” Equity Offerings]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/no-relief-required-new-and-improved-canadian-rules/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Securities Administrators have introduced new rules for at-the-market (ATM) equity offerings, streamlining the process and removing regulatory burdens.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Endangered Species Laws Given Broad Reading in Recent Decisions]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-courts-continue-to-uphold-and-order-imple/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canadian courts released two judicial review decisions in May regarding the implementation of species at risk legislation, which indicate a trend towards a broad, expansive interpretation of such laws.FEDERAL COURT OF APPEAL UPHOLDS CONSTITUTIONAL VALIDITY OF EMERGENCY ORDER POWERS UNDER SARAOn M...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 and the Frustrated Contract Act]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/covid-19-and-the-frustrated-contract-act/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Frustrated Contract Act impacts COVID-19 contract losses in BC, Alberta, and Ontario — key differences explained.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Court of Appeal Opens Door to New Common Law Duty of Care for Investment Fund Managers]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/court-of-appeal-opens-door-to-new-common-law-duty/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario (Court of Appeal) in Wright v. Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. (Horizons) opens the door for a new common law duty of care for investment fund managers.
The decision does not certify the proposed class action or make any determination...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill 61: Preparing for Quebec’s Post-Pandemic Economy]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/penser-l-apres-covid-19-et-apprendre-de-ses-impact/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quebec tables Bill 61 to fast-track infrastructure and boost medical and food self-sufficiency.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Double Trouble: Alberta Court of Appeal Clarifies the Rules Regarding Formal Offers to Settle and Double Costs Awards]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/double-trouble-alberta-court-of-appeal-clarifies-t/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta Court of Appeal clarifies rules on formal offers to settle and double costs, emphasizing genuine offers and providing factors for court consideration.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Commercial Rent Relief Update: Additional Guidance for Landlords, Tenants During COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/commercial-rent-relief-update-additional-guidance/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[CECRA offers rent relief to small businesses via landlord loans if rent is reduced by 75%.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Introduces Deemed Leave of Absence in Connection with COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-introduces-deemed-leave-of-absence-in-conn/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes outlines new Ontario rules on deemed leaves and layoffs under ESA during COVID-19. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update No. 2: Considerations for Pensions and Benefits During COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/update-no-2-considerations-for-pensions-and-benefi/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes outlines key pension and benefits updates during COVID-19 across Canadian jurisdictions]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Environmental Regulatory Compliance Update During COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/environmental-regulatory-compliance-update-during/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[COVID-19 triggers major environmental regulation changes in B.C., Alberta, Ontario & Quebec]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alert: FSRA Releases Approach to Limitations on Defined Benefit Commuted Value Transfers and Annuity Purchases]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alert-fsra-releases-approach-to-limitations-on-def/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FSRA's updated approach on commuted value transfers for DB pension plans. Contact Blakes for guidance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 5 Employer Questions on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/top-5-employer-questions-on-the-canada-emergency-r/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes answers key employer questions about CERB eligibility, repayments and return-to-work issues.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Montréal's Reopening of Retail Businesses: An Occupational Health and Safety Update]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/covid-19--reouverture-des-commerces-de-detail-a-m/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes outlines CNESST COVID-19 safety rules for Quebec retail reopening. Read our guidance now.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Government Proposes New Law to Extend National Security Review Timelines]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/federal-government-proposes-new-law-to-extend-nati/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 19, 2020, the federal government published draft legislationthat, if implemented, would give the Industry Minister (Minister) the authority to extend national security review time periods under the Investment Canada Act by up to six months.
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<title><![CDATA[Building Materials and Construction Industries: Merger Review Under the Competition Act and Investment Canada Act]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian agricultural sector is an important part of the country@s economy, with farm market receipts reaching a record high in recent years and Canada ranking as one of the world@s leading exporters of agricultural products. More broadly, the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector account...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CRA Provides Temporary Relief from COVID-19 Cross-Border Tax Concerns]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[CRA guidance on cross-border tax issues during COVID-19: residence, business, and employee tax implications.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau Releases Model Timing Agreement for Efficiencies Cases]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/competition-bureau-releases-model-timing-agreement/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 21, 2020, the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau) released the final version of its Model Timing Agreement for Merger Reviews involving Efficiencies (Model Timing Agreement), which will have important implications for complex mergers involving efficiencies claims. This follows the release...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competition Bureau Provides Guidance on Approach to Failing Firm Analysis]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/competition-bureau-provides-guidance-on-approach-t/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Competition Bureau outlines guidance for mergers involving failing firms amid COVID-19 challenges.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[COVID-19: Transformation of Best Practices in the Food Industry]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/covid-19-transformation-of-best-practices-in-the-f/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Navigate the challenges and opportunities in the FBA sector post-COVID-19. Contact Blakes for expert guidance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Permits Alternative Filing Methods Under Business Statutes]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-permits-alternative-filing-methods-under-b/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes outlines Ontario’s new business filing methods and COVID-19 reforms.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The SCC Has the Final Word: Litigation Financing and Improper Purpose by a Creditor in Restructuring]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-scc-has-the-final-word-litigation-financing-an/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On May 8, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (Supreme Court) issued its reasons in the restructuring proceedings of Bluberi Gaming Technologies Inc., now 9354‑9186 Québec Inc., et al. (Bluberi) under the Companies@ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), following the unanimous decision from the bench o...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Effects of COVID-19 on Hotel Financing]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/les-effets-de-la-covid-19-sur-le-financement-hotel/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes reviews key COVID-19 legal and financial issues for hotels in Canada. Explore guidance now.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Government Implements COVID-19 Temporary Layoff Under Employment Standards]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/b-c-government-implements-covid-19-temporary-layof/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes outlines B.C.'s COVID-19 layoff rule changes. Learn how to manage employment compliance today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Distress Preferred Shares: Debt Refinancing During COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/distress-preferred-shares-navigating-financial-dif/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore the benefits and qualifications for issuing distress preferred shares (DPS) in financial restructuring. Contact Blakes for guidance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Considering Sanitary Standards for Quebec’s Deconfinement and Economic Relaunch]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/normes-sanitaires-a-envisager-en-prevision-du-deco/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quebec CNESST toolkit guides employers on COVID-19 workplace safety, hygiene, distancing, and mental health.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Earnings Calls in the Age of COVID-19: Proceed with Caution]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/earnings-calls-in-the-age-of-covid-19-proceed-with/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canadian issuers face heightened disclosure risks amid COVID-19. Discover guidance on earnings calls, non-GAAP]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alert: OSFI Updates FAQs for Federally Regulated Private Pension Plans]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alert-osfi-updates-faqs-for-federally-regulated-pr/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI or Superintendent) has updated its FAQs for Federally Regulated Private Pension Plans.
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<title><![CDATA[Loblaw Financial Holdings: Court of Appeal Clarifies the Foreign Bank Exception in the FAPI Rules]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/loblaw-court-of-appeal-clarifies-the-foreign-bank/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On April 23, 2020, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) allowed the taxpayer@s appeal of the Tax Court of Canada (Tax Court) decision in Loblaw Financial Holdings Inc. v. The Queen. The case involved almost C$475-million of income earned in 2001@2010 by Glenhuron Bank Limited (Glenhuron), a wholly-o...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deconfinement on the Horizon: Progressive Measures for Economic Recovery in Quebec]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/deconfinement-on-the-horizon-progressive-measures/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quebec's phased COVID-19 economic recovery plan begins May 2020 with sector-specific reopening rules.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing and Drafting Contracts in the COVID-19 Era]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/managing-and-drafting-contracts-in-the-covid-19-er/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn key strategies for managing and drafting contracts amid COVID-19 disruptions. Stay prepared for the future.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gradual Reopening of Elementary Schools and Daycares in Quebec]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/reouverture-graduelle-des-ecoles-primaires-et-des/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Quebec announces gradual reopening of schools and daycares, with safety measures and phased access.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reopening Ontario for Business: Guiding Principles Announced]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/reopening-ontario-for-business-guiding-principles/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario outlines staged COVID-19 reopening plan with workplace safety as top priority. Learn more.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ontario Expands and Refines Order Regarding Corporate Meetings]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/ontario-expands-and-refines-order-regarding-corpor/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ontario expands emergency rules for virtual corporate meetings and shareholder voting flexibility.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Anatomy of a COVID-19 Risk Factor]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/anatomy-of-a-covid-19-risk-factor/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How public companies should disclose COVID-19 risks across various securities documents.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alert: FSRA Releases Pension Sector Emergency Management Response]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alert-fsra-releases-pension-sector-emergency-manag/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has released new guidance for pension sector stakeholders and plan members during the COVID-19 pandemic, which adds to previous guidance from FSRA as discussed in our March 2020 Blakes Bulletin: Considerations for Pensions and Benefits...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-emergency-commercial-rent-assistance-progra/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn what CECRA means for landlords and tenants and how to assess rent relief eligibility with Blakes]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[COVID-19: Some Novel Advice to the Board]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/covid-19-some-novel-advice-to-the-board/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Directors' responsibilities during COVID-19: balancing oversight, support, and fiduciary duties.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canadian Procurement Policy and COVID-19: Comparing Approaches]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canadian-procurement-policy-and-covid-19-comparing/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes explains Canada’s COVID-19 procurement responses across federal and provincial levels. Learn more today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quebec Announces Temporary Relief Measures for Supplemental Pension Plans During COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/retraite-quebec-annonce-des-mesures-d-assouplissem/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes reviews Retraite Québec’s easing measures for pension plan deadlines and solvency updates.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update: Considerations for Pensions and Benefits During COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/update-considerations-for-pensions-and-benefits-du/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada and provinces provide COVID-19 relief for pension plans, including solvency payment moratoriums.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[COVID-19: Workplace Policies and Implementing Prevention Measures]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/covid-19-planification-du-deconfinement-et-mise-en/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes outlines COVID-19 health and safety duties for Quebec employers. Review policy best practices.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Canada: Foreign Investments Subject to Enhanced Scrutiny Amid COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/canada-foreign-investments-subject-to-enhanced-scr/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada to scrutinize foreign investments in critical sectors during COVID-19 for national security.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[FAQs: Canadian Pension Plans and COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/faqs-canadian-pension-plans-and-covid-19/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about key pension plan FAQs regarding contributions, portability freezes, and commuted value transfers during the COVID-19 outbreak.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Investigating from Home: Managing Whistleblower Complaints and Investigations Remotely]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/investigating-from-home-managing-whistleblower-com/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[COVID-19 increases misconduct risk—keep whistleblower systems active and investigations ongoing remotely.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Environmental Regulatory Compliance in B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec During COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/environmental-regulatory-compliance-in-b-c-alberta/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Environmental compliance updates in Alberta, B.C., Ontario, and Quebec due to COVID-19 impacts.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Equity and Equity-Based Compensation Plan Considerations]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/covid-19-equity-and-equity-based-compensation-plan/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore executive compensation adjustments during COVID-19, including performance awards, repricing options, and tax considerations for businesses.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Government Programs to Aid Early-Stage Canadian Tech Companies]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/covid-19-government-programs-to-aid-early-stage-ca/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Key COVID-19 government programs for startups and businesses: wage subsidies, loans, and more.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Updated – Quebec Mining: Managing Regulatory and Contractual Obligations for COVID-19 Aftermath]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/quebec-mining-managing-regulatory-and-contractual/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stay compliant in mining during COVID-19. Read Blakes insights and protect your legal position.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BCBCA Amendments: Transparency Register to Track Significant Individuals]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/bcbca-amendments-transparency-register-to-track-si/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[B.C. private companies must maintain a transparency register of significant individuals by Oct. 1, 2020.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[COVID-19: Continuing to Meet the Challenge and Safeguarding Our Food Supply]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/covid-19-continuing-to-meet-the-challenge-and-safe/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore key COVID-19 legal and operational impacts on FBA businesses and contact Blakes for guidance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Parliament Enacts the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/parliament-enacts-the-canada-emergency-wage-subsid/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about CEWS eligibility, claim periods, and subsidy details. Contact us for expert guidance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competitor Collaborations in the Age of COVID-19]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/competitor-collaborations-in-the-age-of-covid-19/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Competition agencies worldwide ease rules for crisis-driven collaborations during COVID-19.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[COVID-19: Quebec Announces New Program to Encourage Employee Training]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/covid-19-quebec-annonce-un-nouveau-programme-pour/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quebec launches PACME to fund employee training during COVID-19. Learn how your business can benefit.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Alberta Government Implements Temporary Changes to Employment Standards]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/alberta-government-implements-temporary-changes-to/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alberta extends layoff limits and eases labour rules to support employers during COVID-19.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[In a landmark decision issued by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) on February 28, 2020, the SCC permitted three plaintiffs to pursue claims in British Columbia (B.C.) against a B.C. corporation for its alleged complicity in the breach of customary international laws in a foreign state. The SCC@s...]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[On February 25, 2020, the most recent attempt to legalize single-event sports betting in Canada was introduced in Parliament as a private member@s bill by Saskatoon-Grasswood Conservative MP Kevin Waugh. The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act (Bill C-218) was tabled with cooperation from Winds...]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (Union) filed an application with the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) for certification under the Labour Relations Act (Act), seeking to be the exclusive bargaining agent for a group of couriers working in Ontario for Foodora Inc. (Foodora), a web servic...]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes reviews ISS and Glass Lewis proxy voting guideline updates for the 2020 TSX proxy season.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. Releases Draft Guidelines That Could Significantly Impact Vertical Merger Review]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On January 10, 2020, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice@s Antitrust Division (DOJ) released Draft Vertical Merger Guidelines (Draft Guidelines) for public comment by February 11, 2020. The Draft Guidelines would be the first official guidance from the FTC and DOJ on...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10 Developments in Canadian Employment and Labour Law in 2019]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/top-10-developments-in-canadian-employment-and-lab/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Top 10 Canadian employment law developments in 2019, from arbitration to minimum wage and termination clauses.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Commercial Leasing in Canada: A Look Back at 2019]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/commercial-leasing-in-canada-a-look-back-at-2019/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As we enter 2020, Blakes offers this look back at 2019 from a commercial lease perspective. It was a busy year deal-wise for the industry and, as a result, easy to fall behind on legal and other developments. This short recap is intended to get readers back on track as we all start accelerating i...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Ins and Outs of Canada’s New Trade Agreement and NAFTA Replacement, the USMCA]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/the-ins-and-outs-of-canadas-new-trade-agreement-an/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On September 30, 2018, Canada and the United States resolved outstanding trade issues and announced that they, together with Mexico, agreed to a trilateral United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Once ratified, the USMCA will replace the existing trilateral North American Free Trade Agreem...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2018 B.C. Budget: Real Property Implications]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/2018-bc-budget-real-property-implications/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The NDP government in B.C. handed down its first full budget on February 20, 2018 and there were a number of initiatives that will affect the cost of acquisition and disposition of real property in B.C. Most of these initiatives are described in the Government@s 30-Point Plan for a Fairer Housing...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[B.C. Supreme Court Extends Arbitration Agreement to Non-Signatories]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/bc-supreme-court-extends-arbitration-agreement-to/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Northwestpharmacy.com Inc. v. Yates, the B.C. Supreme Court upheld an application by the defendants to stay legal proceedings in favour of arbitration, despite the fact that the defendants themselves were not signatories to the arbitration agreement. The decision demonstrates the generous appr...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Happy Canada Day for Businesses: CASL’s Private Right of Action Suspended]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/happy-canada-day-for-businesses-casls-private-righ/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blakes analyzes the suspension of CASL’s private right of action and its impact on businesses in Canada.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Doing Business with the Canadian Public Sector]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[https://www.blakes.com:443/insights/doing-business-with-the-canadian-public-sector/]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canada’s public sector entities include federal, provincial, municipal and territorial governments, Crown corporations, government agencies, boards and commissions, public utilities, and a wide variety of public institutions, including hospitals and educational institutions. When engaging with th...]]></description>
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