Canada Catching Up on Regulation of PFAS Substances
Jul 20, 2022An update on Canada's regulation of PFAS substances, in comparison to US and European regulation
Kicking the Habit: The Federal Court of Canada Nixes the “Problem-Solution” Approach – Again
Jul 18, 2022The Federal Court puts an end to the “Problem-Solution” Approach of analyzing patent applications - again. Read more about the Court's decision here.
Services, Sensitive Technologies, Luxury Goods, Gold, and Disinformation Sanctions – Plus a Forfeiture Regime: Canada’s Latest Responses to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Jul 13, 2022Canada has targeted Russia and Belarus with a series of further economic sanctions with asset seizure.
Reporting Refreshed: Amendments Proposed to Harmonize Canadian Derivatives Reporting Rules
Jul 12, 2022Canadian securities regulators propose changes to enhance derivatives data reporting.
New AML Requirements for Luxury Goods Likely: The Cullen Commission on Money Laundering Recommendations Respecting Luxury Goods and the Automotive Sector
Jul 8, 2022Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia’s AML recommendations for the luxury goods sector (including automotive) are discussed.
Protecting International Brands: Bad Faith Filing Leads to Expungement of Trademark Registration
Jul 6, 2022A trademark registration in Canada is invalid if the application for registration was filed in bad faith.
Canadian Privacy Regulators Clarify Requirements for Mobile Apps
Jul 5, 2022A recent joint investigation of Canadian privacy commissioners provides guidance for organizations using mobile apps.
Developers Beware: Changes to O. Reg. 242/08 Under the Endangered Species Act and What They Mean for Projects Already Underway
Jul 5, 2022Companies may be affected by updated requirements under the Endangered Species Act, including prohibitions on harming new species at risk and related exemptions.
Federal Government Proposes New Act to Reinforce Critical Cyber Security in Canada
Jul 5, 2022Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, would do two things: amend the Telecommunications Act and enact the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act.
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