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All Things Tariffs: A Comprehensive Overview of Where We Stand Today

Apr 17, 2025

In response to US tariffs, Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on a wide variety of products. Recent developments now include opportunities for remission.

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The End of a Saga: Application of Due Diligence Assessment Criteria for “Employers” in R v. Sudbury Upheld

Apr 9, 2025

The Ontario Court of Appeal issued a final ruling that provides practical guidance to project owners respecting their obligations as “employers” under the OHSA.

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Later Gator – Canada Seeks Critical Minerals Divestiture from Previous Divestiture Acquirer

Mar 13, 2025

The Government of Canada has applied to the courts in order to obtain a divestiture of a critical minerals investment under Canada's national security regime.

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Canada Expands National Security Reviews of Foreign Investment in the Face of Trade Wars

Mar 7, 2025

In response to the US-Canada trade war, Canada updated its national security guidelines to treat economic security as a national security factor.

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New Russian Sanctions and Terrorist Designations Increase Compliance Requirements for Businesses in Canada

Feb 26, 2025

Sanctions Update: The Government expands sanctions regime against Russia and designates criminal organizations as terrorists under the Criminal Code.

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The Pause on the Tariff War: How Businesses Can Use the Reprieve Wisely

Feb 5, 2025

Canadian businesses should prepare for US tariffs, set for March 4, 2025, by considering availability of duty drawbacks and remission applications.

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Preparing for Potential US Tariffs: Key Dates and Strategic Considerations

Jan 28, 2025

To prepare for potential US tariffs, businesses should immediately develop a strategy to deal with the prospect of new US tariffs and mitigate their effects.

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Competition Bureau Releases Draft Greenwashing Enforcement Guidelines: A Pragmatic Approach

Jan 13, 2025

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

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Bill C-26: A New Chapter in Canadian Cybersecurity Regulation

Dec 24, 2024

On December 5, 2024, parliament passed an act respecting cyber security (Bill C-26), which ushers in a new era of cybersecurity for federal organizations.