An update on recent Canadian developments related to plastics and extended producer responsibility
An update on recent Canadian developments in the Hydrogen industry
Join McMillan's Privacy & Data Protection Group on Wednesday, December 7th for an overview of recent significant legal developments, tips on complying with new and forthcoming obligations under Quebec’s Bill 64, and discussions about hot topics in data management.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Alberta is implementing a new framework for regulating and licensing health care providers in connection with administering psychedelics.
An overview of risks and best practices for companies in relation to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) claims and disclosure.
An overview of a recent Alberta Privacy Commissioner breach notification decision relevant to employee snooping.
An overview of Alberta's Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner 11-Year Report.
Canada publishes two open consultation papers related to labeling regulations and a federal plastics registry for single-use plastics and plastic packaging.
An update on Canada's regulation of PFAS substances, in comparison to US and European regulation
New amendments to the Competition Act were passed today as part of the budget implementation bill.
Canada's final Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations have been published and come into effect on December 20, 2022
Canada has published the Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations establishing a system for projects preventing or removing GHGs from the atmosphere.
On May 10, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled that the federal Impact Assessment Act and related Physical Activities Regulations are unconstitutional.
Canada’s food regulator considering guidelines for food labelling and information regarding food products sold online, with consultation ongoing.
Alberta's Energy Regulator taking steps to better understand cryptocurrency mining operations occurring alongside AER-regulated operations.
The Canadian federal government has introduced a series of significant changes to Canada's Competition Act.
Planning for the World’s First Global Plastic Pollution Treaty
This bulletin provides an updated summary of the current state of single-use plastics legislation across Canada.
Canada’s provincial privacy regulators have issued orders against Clearview AI forcing it comply with the
recommendations of a 2020 joint investigation.
Key takeaways from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC)s report re: investigation of the Babylon by Telus Health app.
This webinar provides introduction and an insightful discussion issues, challenges and opportunities facing residents, irrigation districts and municipalities in Alberta.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Our lawyers will provide an overview of important case law developments, regulatory guidance, upcoming statutory changes, and hot topics in Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
This Bulletin covers the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Implementation Plan for Updates to Food Labelling Rules.
This Bulletin covers changes to rules for farmers' markets and their vendors in Alberta, plus the rollout of the "Made in Alberta, by Albertans" logo and label.
On February 26, 2021, Canada enacted the Cross-border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations.
This Bulletin discusses feedback on the CFIA’s proposed new guidelines for plant-based meat and poultry, what could be changing and what the CFIA is doing next.
Plastics are classified under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act as a toxic substance and amendments are proposed to prohibit the export of plastic waste
Canada has announced a mandatory 2035 target for 100% ZEV sales. McMillan and McMillan Vantage Policy Group share what this may mean for OEMs, industry and more.
Update on developments in nuclear energy and small modular nuclear reactors in Canada, including the memorandum of understanding that was recently signed.
The government of Canada is proposing significant changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 through the introduction of Bill C-28.
This bulletin summarizes the changes to Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Act which took effect on April 1, 2021.
Publication of Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations under section 195 of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.
In a decision released March 25, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act is constitutional.
The federal government's proposed Clean Fuel Regulations will require the gradual reduction in the carbon intensity of fossil fuels supplied in Canada.
Please join us for an engaging panel discussion with experts and thought leaders from the political, academia, legal and business sectors to discuss the national hydrogen strategy.
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February 9, 2021 - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
Canada Legally Commits to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Canada's governmental and regulatory bodies have taken steps to temporarily alter legal requirements in light of COVID-19 to lessen the burden on businesses.
Discussion of government of Alberta's Bill 29: Local Authorities Election Amendment Act, which came into force September 1, 2020
Overview of Alberta's Bill 31- Passed on July 23, 2020: amending statutory definitions of minerals and clarify treatment of silica sand.
Canada's governmental and regulatory bodies have taken steps to temporarily alter legal requirements in light of COVID-19 to lessen the burden on businesses.
Overview of Alberta's Recovery Plan announced June 29, 2020 and the new Invest Alberta
The Federal Government released details of the long-awaited aid package to help the oil and gas industry. This article will overview those relief measures.
This piece explores the likely impact of COVID-19 on white-collar crime issues in Canada and how regulators are reacting to the pandemic.
In addition to the adverse impact to public health and the public healthcare system, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing severe economic hardship to western Canada.
“Essential” Workplaces and Services – A National Roundup and Best Practices for Managing Business Closures
This webinar will discuss the nationwide impacts, rules and regulations for defining “essential” workplaces and services and the closure of non-essential businesses.
Alberta's Government has published lists of essential services and non-essential places of business not permitted to
offer or provide services to the public.
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