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Secured Lending in Canada: A Guide for U.S. Lenders

Jun 1, 2023

A guide to secured lending in Canada; summarizes regulatory matters, tax, security, insolvency and restructuring issues in Canada.

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Bill C-13: The Federal Government’s Answer to Bill 96, Notably Imposes New Obligations to Use French in Workplaces for Federal Employers

May 24, 2023

Bill C-13 - French language requirements for federally regulated businesses in Canada

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Registration Roundup: The Development of Securities Regulation of Crypto Trading Platforms (CTPs) in Canada

May 17, 2023

The Canadian Securities Administrators have continued to develop the securities regulatory framework applicable to crypto trading platforms.

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RBC c. Lavoie: Are We Moving Towards an “Increased” Duty to Inform in the Context of Umbrella Hypothecs?

May 8, 2023

RBC c. Lavoie [in italics]: Is the Duty to Inform Expanding for Umbrella Hypothecs?

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Caught in the Sanctions Crossfire: Canada’s Proposed New Control Test Has Broad Repercussions on Businesses with Any Nexus to Russia

Apr 26, 2023

Proposed "deemed ownership" test under Canadian sanctions laws and convergence of AML and sanctions regulation in Canada.

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OSFI Releases Final Guideline B-10 Impacting FRFIs Engaging in Business with Third Parties

Apr 26, 2023

On April 24, 2023, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions published its final Third-Party Risk Management Guideline.

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AI in Financial Services: Joint OSFI and GRI Report Highlights Need for Safeguards and Risk Management as a Prelude to Enhanced OSFI Guidance

Apr 19, 2023

This bulletin discusses the joint report released by OSFI and GRI on the ethical, legal, and financial implications of AI on financial services institutions.

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Update for Federal Employers: Upcoming Deadlines under the Accessible Canada Act

Apr 12, 2023

Federally regulated employers should be proactively developing their accessibility plans to ensure compliance with the Accessible Canada Act and Regulations.

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Federal Government Announces Funding for a Low-Cost National Flood Insurance Program

Apr 10, 2023

A review of the recent announcements from Budget 2023 regarding a national flood insurance program.