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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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Alberta Proposes Modernized Public Sector Privacy and Information Access Legislation: Unpacking Bills 33 and 34

Nov 20, 2024

Alberta proposes Bills 33 & 34 to modernize public sector privacy and information access laws. Learn about the key changes and their impact on organizations.

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Canadian Privacy Regulators Issue Resolution about Deceptive Design Patterns

Nov 14, 2024

Canadian privacy regulators have issued a joint resolution with expectations for organizations about the use of deceptive design patterns on websites and apps.

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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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AI Use by Financial Institutions: OSFI and FCAC Recommendations for Sound Risk Management

Oct 22, 2024

Overview of OSFI and FCAC's joint report released on September 24, 2024 on the uses of and risks associated with financial institutions' adoption of AI models.

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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.

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The United States Challenges Canada’s Digital Services Tax

Sep 18, 2024

On August 30, 2024, the United States challenged Canada’s Digital Services Tax under CUSMA. The dispute implicates billions of dollars in Canada-US trade.

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Québec’s New Data Portability Law: Key Features You Must Know

Sep 17, 2024

In this bulletin, we provide you with an overview of the new data portability law in Quebec.