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Get Ready: Canada Promises Major Overhaul to Forced Labour Regulations

Dec 18, 2024

The Government has renewed its human rights commitment and proposed major changes to Canada's forced labour regime in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement.

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Exploring the No-Go Zones: Overview of the Guidance Issued by the Canadian Privacy Regulator Relating to Inappropriate Purposes

Dec 17, 2024

In this bulletin, we provide an overview of "No-Go Zones" identified by the OPC, including emerging No-Go Zones.

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Take Note – New Guidance Issued for Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Requirements

Nov 26, 2024

Public Safety Canada has released updated guidance to clarify and address questions relating to forced labour and child labour reporting requirements in 2025.

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Plan Ahead: CIPO’s Adjustments to Its Fees Come Into Effect on January 1, 2025

Nov 26, 2024

CIPO government fees will increase in 2025. Where possible, applicants and registrants may wish to take action before the 2025 fees come into effect.

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Health Canada Flags Lithium-Ion Batteries and More as Key Hazards in New Prohibitions List

Nov 25, 2024

Health Canada recently added three new classes of consumer products to the hazards of concern on the General Prohibition List under the Canada Consumer Product

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Towards a Shared Understanding: Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines & Mandated Climate Disclosures

Nov 4, 2024

Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines (Taxonomy) & Mandated Climate Disclosures

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Canada Proposes Stricter Supply Chain Requirements to Tackle Forced and Child Labour

Oct 30, 2024

The Government of Canada has launched public consultations on expanding the import prohibition on goods produced by forced labour.

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Navigating the Grey (Part 2): Deciphering the Meaning of the Term “Making” Under Section 42 of the Canadian Patent Act.

Oct 10, 2024

The Federal Court of Canada provides further clarity on the meaning of the term "making" under Section 42 of the Patent Act.