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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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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms – the Future of Global Carbon Policy?

Oct 29, 2024

CBAMs complicate the energy sector by adding carbon intensity considerations to markets, impacting both domestic compliance and international competitiveness.

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Amendments to the BC Environmental Management Amendment Act Expand Environmental Clean-up Obligations

Oct 18, 2024

Amendments to the Environmental Management Act will broaden the scope of the “polluter pays” principle by increasing obligations for environmental clean-up.

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Deadlines Approaching: Government of Canada Launches Series of Consultations on Canada’s Trade Future

Sep 18, 2024

The Government has launched an unprecedented series of public consultations on trade policy covering economic security, certain products from China, and CUSMA.

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R v Greater Sudbury: Courts Consider Level of Knowledge, Skill, Expertise, and Control in Assessing Due Diligence of “Employers” under OHSA

Sep 5, 2024

The Court’s assessment of Sudbury’s due diligence now provides practical guidance to project owners respecting their obligations as “employers” under the OHSA.

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What Canadian Businesses Need to Know About the New Tariffs on Chinese Steel, Aluminum and Electric Vehicles (or: Why Your Next EV May Come with a Side of Surtax)

Aug 28, 2024

On August 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced trade measures targeting Chinese imports such as electric vehicles and steel & aluminum.

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Tariffs, Trade, and Economic Security: Insights on Canada’s Latest Consultation

Aug 21, 2024

On August 9, 2024, Global Affairs Canada initiated a 45-day public consultation process focused on safeguarding and enhancing Canada's economic security.

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RIP CDOR 1986-2024: A Recap of CDOR’s Final Days

Aug 13, 2024

On June 28, 2024, CDOR was published for the last time, marking the end of CDOR. The market has adopted CORRA as the Canadian dollar risk-free rate benchmark.