Drilling Down on Crypto: AER Cryptocurrency Mining Bulletin and Information Request
May 4, 2022Alberta's Energy Regulator taking steps to better understand cryptocurrency mining operations occurring alongside AER-regulated operations.
Canada Further Expands its Sanctions Regime Against Russia
Mar 29, 2022An update on Canada’s sanctions measures in response to military actions taken by Russia against Ukraine.
Ontario’s New Credit Union Legislation Aligns with Modernization Efforts of Other Financial Institution Legislation
Mar 23, 2022A summary of the recent overhaul of Ontario's credit union legislation.
Federal Government Appoints Open Banking Lead
Mar 23, 2022The federal government has named Abraham Tachjian to lead the development of open banking in Canada, following an open letter from prominent fintech executives.
Canada Issues Policy Statement on Investments Linked to Russia under the Investment Canada Act
Mar 9, 2022Investments by Russian investors will be subject to enhanced scrutiny and prolonged timelines.
The Potential Impact of the Ukraine Conflict on Contracts Between Canadian and Russian Companies
Mar 8, 2022Legal tools Canadian companies should seek advice on if they are no longer able perform contractual agreements because of the war in Ukraine
The United Kingdom’s New Economic Crime Bill Portends a Sea Change in Anti-Money Laundering Legislation in the West
Mar 1, 2022United Kingdom introduces Economic Crime Bill to expand anti-money laundering capabilities of law enforcement. This Bill portends change to AML laws in Canada.
Canada Strengthens Its Economic Sanctions and Export Controls Against Russia and Supports Russia’s Removal from SWIFT
Feb 25, 2022On February 24, 2022, Canada imposed additional sanctions in response to military actions taken by Russia against Ukraine. The Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations[1] and the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations[2] came into force immediately on their day of publication.
Emergency Order – Impact on Insurers
Feb 16, 2022Today, the Government of Canada released regulations pursuant to the Emergencies Act requiring that certain actions be taken by insurers and other entities.
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