Plan for the Ban – Construction Industry Targeted in Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry
Jun 27, 2024This bulletin discusses construction industry reporting requirements under the Federal Plastics Registry and who in the industry is obligated to report.
Sanctions Enforcement Rising: Border Seizures and Forfeitures, Administrative Penalties and a New Reporting Obligation for Sanctions Evasion Offences
Jun 13, 2024Changes to Canada’s sanctions regime under Bill C-59 will add reporting requirements for importers/exporters, create AMPs, and grant new CBSA seizure powers.
Legal Risk Assessments – An Essential Risk Management Tool
May 9, 2024The best way to address the legal issues that arise in any business is to focus on their identification and resolution before they become legal problems.
Plan for the Ban: Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry – Let’s Talk Reporting Obligations
Apr 29, 2024Canada has published the final noticing establishing the Federal Plastics Registry, requiring companies to register and report on plastics supplied in Canada.
Warning For Businesses: Companies Can be Liable for Tort of Bribery Even if They Did Not Intend to Pay or Receive a Bribe
Apr 12, 2024Businesses with a duty to provide impartial advice must take steps to ensure the payments they make or receive are not later interpreted as bribes.
Administrative Monetary Penalties: Regulators “AMP-ing” up the Pressure on Businesses
Mar 19, 2024Administrative Monetary Penalties are increasingly used to sanction regulatory non-compliance in Canada. What are they and what should you do if faced with one?
Two-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine: New Sanctions Designations and Expansion of Export Prohibitions
Feb 28, 2024To coincide with the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Canada announced new sanctions and financial reporting obligations.
Plan for the Ban: Canada’s Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations Remain in Effect Pending the Federal Court of Appeal Decision
Feb 6, 2024The Court granted a stay to the decision in Responsible Plastic Use Coalition v Canada pending the appeal.
Plan for the Ban: Canada’s Draft Notice for Federal Plastics Registry Provides Additional Insights on Reporting Requirements
Jan 16, 2024This bulletin discusses who and what will be required to be reported under the Federal Plastics Registry based on the Notice of Intent.
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