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Overview And Analysis Of The GENIUS Act

This bulletin summarizes the key provisions of the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act) (the "GENIUS Act"), an U.S. federal bill establishing...

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McMillan LLP

OSC Proposes New Rules To Restrict Short Selling Ahead Of Offerings Of Public Securities

On June 6, 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) proposed amendments (Proposed Amendments) to OSC Rule 48-501 Trading during Distributions, Formal Bids and Share Exchange Transactions (OSC Rule 48-501)...

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Navigating The Changes: Québec's Bill 72 Amending The Consumer Protection Act Is Adopted

On November 7, 2024, the Québec National Assembly gave its assent to An Act to protect consumers against abusive commercial practices and to offer better transparency with respect to prices and credit (the Act).

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Système de paiement en temps réel, une solution inédite qui comporte toutefois certains risques

La mise en œuvre du système de paiement en temps réel du Canada, le système de PTR, devrait révolutionner l'écosystème des paiements du Canada en donnant accès à des paiements...

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Miller Thomson LLP

Nouveau projet de loi sur la sécurité à la frontière pour étendre et renforcer le régime canadien de lutte contre le recyclage des produits de la criminalité

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Fasken (French)

Québec Companies In Canadian Capital Markets: A Year Of Growth Amid Structural Shifts

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BCF Business Law

Derivatives Laws And Regulations Canada 2025

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Miller Thomson LLP

Preparing For Continued Growth In Secondaries

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RSM Canada

Strong Borders Act Proposes Sweeping Changes To Canada's AML Regime

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Lenders Take Note: Consultations Set To Begin On Ontario's New Coerced Debt Legislation

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Refonte majeure du cadre des sanctions établi dans la législation canadienne sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

7 Ways To Build Your Book With Millennials And Gen Z

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Babin Bessner Spry LLP

Double Dips To Double-Doubles: Liability Management Transactions Have Arrived – What Opportunities Are There In Canada?

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Cassels

Strong Borders Act: A Landmark Shift In Canada's AML Penalties

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Re-Paving The Process: Bill C-5's Impact On Major Project Approvals And Mobility

Canada Government

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McMillan LLP

Canada's Economic Outlook Beset By Uncertainty And Recession Risks For Rest Of Year

Worldwide International

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RSM Canada

The Top 5 Outdated HR Policies That May Need A 2025 Refresh

Canada Employment

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Spring Law

Building A Resilient Talent Strategy: Stakes Are High (Video)

Canada Law Practice

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RSM Canada

Harassment And Workplace Violence: What Recent Case Law Teaches Us

Canada Employment

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BCF Business Law

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Banking Regulation

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Capital Adequacy/BASEL

Episode 75: From Idea To Impact: The Power Of Storytelling In Startup Growth (Podcast)

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them.

Canada Commercial

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Dentons

Mise À Jour Du Secteur Financier : Lignes Directrices Du BSIF Et Consultations De Paiements Canada

Les mises à jour réglementaires des services financiers du mois de février se sont concentrées sur la préparation économique et l'innovation dans le secteur des technologies financières.

Canada Technology

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Fasken (French)

Financial Services Update: OSFI Guidelines And Payments Canada Consultation

February updates to financial services regulation have emphasized economic readiness and fintech innovation.

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Fasken

OSFI Releases Updated Guideline On Climate Risk Management

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Canada's Regulatory Regime Does Not Disadvantage U.S. Banks

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Torys LLP

OSFI Issues Updates For Mortgage Qualifying Rate, Culture Risk And Funding

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Fasken

Le BSIF publie des mises à jour concernant le taux admissible minimal applicable aux prêts hypothécaires, le risque lié à la culture et les liquidités

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Fasken (French)

OSFI 2023 – 2024 Annual Report: Major Developments At A Glance

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McMillan LLP

OSFI Releases Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024

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Goodmans LLP

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Debt Capital Markets

When The CRA Says, "No": Exploring Judicial Review For Denied Taxpayer Relief From Penalties, Interest Payments On Tax Debt

Dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can often feel like navigating a complex maze.

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Stablecorp Raises $2.5 Million For QCAD Stablecoin

Stablecorp Inc. ("Stablecorp"), a Toronto-based fintech company, has secured C$2.5 million (approximately US$1.8 million) in strategic funding to accelerate the growth and advancement of QCAD, its stablecoin pegged to the Canadian dollar.

Canada Technology

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Goodmans LLP

OSC Proposes New Rules To Restrict Short Selling Ahead Of Offerings Of Public Securities

On June 6, 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) proposed amendments (Proposed Amendments) to OSC Rule 48-501 Trading during Distributions, Formal Bids and Share Exchange Transactions (OSC Rule 48-501)...

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Return Of The Hybrid: The Rise Of Structured Equity Solutions

Canada Commercial

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Preparing For Continued Growth In Secondaries

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RSM Canada

Lenders Take Note: Consultations Set To Begin On Ontario's New Coerced Debt Legislation

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Aird & Berlis LLP

SCC Clarifies When A "Student" Can Be Released From Student Loan Debt

Canada Insolvency

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Bishop & McKenzie

Double Dips To Double-Doubles: Liability Management Transactions Have Arrived – What Opportunities Are There In Canada?

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Cassels

Canadian Securities Regulators Implement Measures (Including Changes To The LIFE Offering Rules) To Support The Strengthening Of Canadian Capital Markets

Canada Commercial

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Gowling WLG

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Corporate Finance

Defensive Tactics – Public Interest Powers Of Securities Regulatory Authorities Continue To Evolve – The Fibrek Decision

In what has been one of the most litigated and acrimonious takeover bids of the past year, the Bureau de décision et de révision (Québec) (the "Bureau") exercised its public interest discretionary power to cease trade the issuance of shares by Fibrek Inc. ("Fibrek") to a "white knight".

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McMillan LLP

In Brief - Canadian Legislative Framework Introduced For Covered Bonds

On April 26, 2012 the Canadian government introduced legislation which provides a framework for the issuance of covered bonds by Canadian financial institutions.

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Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

First Phase Of CSA’s Investment Fund "Modernization Project" Comes Into Force April 30

On April 30, 2012, amendments (the Amendments) will be made to the following National Instruments as part of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) project to modernize the product regulation of publicly offered investment funds (the Modernization Project):

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Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

CSA Issues Prospectus Disclosure Guidance For Issuers With Short-Term Liquidity Concerns Or Raising Insufficient Proceeds

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Dentons

New Regulatory Regime For Credit Rating Organizations

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Bennett Jones LLP

Intellectual Property Issues In Corporate-Commercial Transactions

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Field LLP

Proposed Amendments To The Society Act (BC)

Canada Commercial

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DLA Piper

On-line Sales Of Insurance Products: Where Does Quebec Stand?

Canada Commercial

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Fasken

ISDA Master Agreement, Section 2(a)(iii): Interpretation By The English Court Of Appeal

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

Lawyer Did Not Breach Standard Of Care By Following Instructions Of Client's Agent (Shortreed Joint Venture Ltd. v Guvi)

During the course of a retainer, lawyers may communicate with an agent acting on behalf of their client for the purposes of receiving and acting upon instructions. In some cases...

Canada Litigation

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Bill C-2: Canada's Crusade To Reform AML And Enhance FINTRAC Powers

In 2024, the federal government signaled that it planned to significantly strengthen Canada's anti-money laundering (AML) legislative regime (our summary here)...

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

7 Ways To Build Your Book With Millennials And Gen Z

Uncertain times give advisors, portfolio managers, insurance agents and planners an opportunity to shine with clients and prospects. In my last article, I explained a 5 step approach to help clients through difficult times.

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Babin Bessner Spry LLP

Federal Government Announces Reforms To Mortgage Rules – Is It Enough?

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Can Plans And Specifications Used To Obtain Permits And Authorizations Give Rise To A Legal Hypothec?

Canada Real Estate

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Miller Thomson LLP

Plans et devis émis pour permis et autorisations : donnent-ils droit à l'hypothèque légale ?

Canada Real Estate

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Miller Thomson LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries ( May 12 – May 16, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Generation Allowance

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Lawyers Financial

New Regulation On Complaint Handling In Québec's Financial Sector

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Latest Videos

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Real Estate Joint Ventures For Investors: Liquidity Provisions (Video)

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Torys LLP

Crossing Borders: Mastering Canada's Import Portal (Carm) And Québec's French Mandate

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Gowling WLG

The Dawn Of A New Era For Payment Service Providers: Navigating The Retail Payment Activities Act Regime

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Gowling WLG

News And Insights From Osler's Market-Leading Financial Services Group – July 2023 (Video)

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Financing For Tech Companies In Today's Lending Environment (Video)

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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