Canada: Corporate/Commercial Law

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CSA Finalizes Amendments To Implement Access Model For Continuous Disclosure Documents Of Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers
On June 25, 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published in final form amendments to National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations (NI 51-102) and National Instrument 54-101 Communication With Beneficial Owners of Securities of a Reporting Issuer and changes to related companion policies (collectively, the Final Amendments). The Final Amendments will implement an access model (Access Model) for annual financial statements, interim financial reports and related management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) of non-investment fund reporting issuers (collectively, CD documents).
Canada Commercial
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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From Buybacks To Enhanced Disclosure: Canadian Securities Administrators Signal A Shift In Regulation
The Canadian Securities Administrators have proposed sweeping changes to securities law that would introduce selective buybacks, enhance disclosure requirements for equity equivalent derivatives, and update the early warning system. These amendments aim to provide issuers with greater flexibility while improving transparency and reducing regulatory burden across issuer bid, takeover bid, and ownership reporting regimes.
Canada Commercial
BL
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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A New Era For Continuous Disclosure: CSA Finalizes Access Model For Non-investment Fund Reporting Issuers
The Canadian Securities Administrators have finalized an optional access model that allows non-investment fund reporting issuers to provide annual and interim financial statements and MD&A electronically through SEDAR+ rather than delivering physical copies. This new framework, effective September 22, 2026, introduces specific conditions including news release requirements, website posting obligations, and annual reminders to securityholders, while preserving investors' ability to request paper copies and m
Canada Commercial
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Dentons Canada LLP
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Starting A Nonprofit In Saskatchewan? Federal Or Provincial – It Is More Complicated Than You Think
Incorporating a nonprofit in Canada requires navigating complex decisions between federal and provincial frameworks, each with distinct governance rules, reporting obligations, and structural implications. Many founders mistakenly believe federal incorporation automatically covers all provinces, overlooking critical extra-provincial registration requirements that can leave organizations operating out of compliance.
Canada Commercial
ML
McKercher LLP
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M&A/Private Equity

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Impacts Of The Federal Defence Industrial Strategy On The Canadian M&A Landscape
Canada's Federal Defence Industrial Strategy is reshaping the landscape for mergers and acquisitions in the defence sector. New regulatory frameworks and investment screening mechanisms are creating both opportunities and challenges for companies seeking to participate in Canada's defence industrial base, with significant implications for foreign investment and domestic consolidation.
Canada Commercial
BJ
Bennett Jones LLP
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Compliance

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Projet de loi C-34 : ce qui change et comment les exploitants de services numériques peuvent se préparer (Alerte client)
Le gouvernement fédéral canadien a déposé le projet de loi C-34, établissant un nouveau cadre de sécurité numérique qui imposerait des obligations strictes aux exploitants de services de médias sociaux, d'agents conversationnels IA et de certains services en ligne. Ce régime réglementaire met l'accent sur la protection des enfants et la gestion des contenus préjudiciables, avec des sanctions pouvant atteindre 20 M$ ou 5% des revenus mondiaux en cas
Canada Privacy
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Navigating AI In The Workplace: Legal Considerations For Canadian Employers​
Canadian employers face urgent challenges as artificial intelligence rapidly integrates into workplace operations, from recruitment screening to performance management, while legislative frameworks struggle to keep pace. This analysis examines four critical areas demanding immediate attention: evolving AI regulations across federal and provincial jurisdictions, the operational and legal risks of uncontrolled AI adoption, human rights exposure in AI-driven hiring processes, and the intersection of AI with em
Canada Employment
BL
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Venture Capital

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AI For All: Health, Data, Innovation, And Capital
Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy targets healthcare as a priority sector for AI investment, proposing $500 million in growth capital and dedicated resources to keep talent and innovation within Canadian borders. The federal government outlines specific healthcare missions, data infrastructure investments, and venture capital initiatives designed to transform Canada from an AI research leader into a commercialization powerhouse.
Canada Strategy
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Torys LLP
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Pre-seed To Exit: Takeaways From Toronto Tech Week 2026
Toronto Tech Week 2026 revealed critical shifts in Canada's technology ecosystem, from early-stage capital dynamics to cross-border IP strategy. As selectivity defines the venture environment and applied AI, defence-adjacent technologies, and infrastructure take center stage, founders and investors must navigate an increasingly complex lifecycle where documentation quality, IP retention, and transaction readiness have become strategic differentiators rather than afterthoughts.
Canada Commercial
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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