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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.

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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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Watch your Warnings – The Québec Court of Appeal Sets the Bar High

Sep 11, 2024

Québec Court of Appeal decision which clarifies the manufacturer, supplier and distributor's obligation to provide proper warnings and information to consumers.

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Quebec’s Anonymization Regulation: A Step-by-Step Guide For Businesses

Sep 9, 2024

In this bulletin, we provide you a step-by-step guide to understanding the Quebec anonymization regulation.

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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.