Insight

Class Actions in Quebec: A Surge in Environmental Law Private Actions Lays Additional Pressure on the Retail Sector

This bulletin discusses the rationale as well as the implications of recent environmental class action judgments in Québec for businesses and consumers.

Clear as Mud: Analyzing Voluntary Property Control Removals So Far

The Competition Bureau's recent announcement about a grocer agreeing to remove a exclusive/restrictive covenant raises more questions than answers.

Patent Term Adjustments in Canada Are Here

On January 1, 2025, provisions related to Canada’s new patent term adjustment framework came into force. This bulletin provides an overview of these changes.

New Compliance Requirements for Québec Financial Institutions: Overview of the Regulation respecting the management and reporting of information security incidents by certain financial institutions and by credit assessment agents

In this bulletin, we go over new legal obligations imposed on financial institutions relating to information security incidents.

Reminder: New Lower Criminal Interest Rate Now in Effect

As of January 1, 2025, the criminal interest rate was reduced to a cap of 35% annual percentage rate (APR).

Alberta Rate Filing Requirements for Motor Vehicle Protection Products

Overview of the Alberta Insurance Rate Board's bulletin outlining rate filing requirements for automobile insurance on vehicle protection products in Alberta.

Alberta’s Captive Insurers Gain Reinsurance Flexibility for Third-Party Risks

Overview of Alberta's updated rules for captive insurance companies.

CSSB Releases Final Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards: Mandatory Disclosure Rules are on the Horizon

The CSSB has released the final Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards, with sustainability-related disclosure and climate-specific requirements.

Competition Bureau Releases Draft Greenwashing Enforcement Guidelines: A Pragmatic Approach

The bulletin highlights key elements of the Competition Bureau's draft greenwashing guidelines in respect of June 2024 amendments to the Competition Act.