Overview of the Canadian Legal Framework Relative to Artificial Intelligence Systems Following the Adoption of the AI Act in Europe

September 2024 Update: New Fees for Real Estate Developers

As of September 1, 2024 real estate developers face new fees for filing disclosure statements, amending disclosure statements and applying for exemptions.

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

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

Presentations of McMillan’s Rail Group at the Canadian Transportation Research Forum

The Top 5 things you probably are not doing (but should be doing) to comply with Canadian Privacy Laws: ISSUE #3: Managing Vendors

Under Canadian privacy laws, organizations that transfer personal information to a third party vendor for processing remain responsible for its protection.

Ontario’s updated 2024 Provincial Planning Statement Comes Into Effect October 20, 2024

On August 20, 2024, the Province of Ontario released the updated Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) following a lengthy period of consultation.

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)

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

OSFI’s First Quarterly Release: A Concise Summary of Regulatory Updates

Summary of regulatory updates from OSFI's first quarterly release.

The Top 5 things you probably are not doing (but should be doing) to comply with Canadian Privacy Laws: ISSUE #2: Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments

Privacy Impact Assessments are a critical compliance and governance tool that help organizations comply with applicable privacy and data protection requirements

Exclusion Clauses Prevail: Supreme Court of Canada Defers to Contracts

The SCC has clarified when and how companies can contract out of the implied warranties and conditions set out in the Sale of Goods Act.