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Pleins feux sur le système de réglementation financière du Canada

Cet été a été marqué par la publication de deux rapports internationaux de premier plan : l'évaluation de la stabilité du système financier...

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Fasken (French)

CSA's Chargeback Ban Proposal: A Quick Reminder Before Comments Close

In June 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released proposed amendments to National Instrument 31-103 – Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations...

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Fasken

Proposition des ACVM sur l'interdiction de la rétrofacturation : bref rappel avant la fin de la période de consultation

En juin 2025, les Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (ACVM) ont publié un projet de modification du Règlement 31-103 sur les obligations et dispenses d'inscription...

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Fasken (French)

Government Of Canada Publishes Updated Assessment Of Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing Risks

The Government of Canada recently published its 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Canada (the "2025 Assessment")...

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Goodmans LLP

AI In The Financial Sector: The Autorité Des Marchés Financiers Publishes Draft Guidelines

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Dentons

Global Spotlight On Canada's Financial Regulatory System

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Fasken

Retail Payments Supervision – Bank Of Canada Issues Update And Reminder For Payment Service Providers

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Goodmans LLP

CIRO Tackles Account Transfers

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Is A Witness Required For Personal Guarantees Or Signatures?

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Refonte du régime LRPC au Canada : Comment rester conforme et répondre à un procès-verbal de CANAFE

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

AMF Publishes Draft Guideline On AI Use By Financial Institutions

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Torys LLP

Debt-for-Nature Conversion Projects: New Voluntary Practice Standards

Worldwide Finance

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The GENIUS Effect: What The U.S. GENIUS Act Means For Canadian Stablecoin Regulation And Payments Ecosystem

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Torys LLP

Bill 92: Quebec Takes Another Step In Modernizing Its Financial Sector Framework

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike/Lockout, Explained

Canada Employment

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Nelligan Law

Powering The Future: Canada's Leadership In Nuclear Energy & Small Modular Reactors

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MLT Aikins LLP

No Salary, No Problem – The Use Of Dividends In Small Businesses To Reduce Tax Liability

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

BC Hydro Doubles Down: 2025 Call For Power Continues Clean Energy Push

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McMillan LLP

Expiry Review: Steel Plate From Ukraine

Worldwide International

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Millar Kreklewetz

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Related Country Guides

Project Finance

Secured Lending

Banking Regulation

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

The CRA Issues A New 'Income Tax Folio' On How Shareholder Loans And Debts Are Treated

In April 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issued the Income Tax Folio S3-F1-C1, Shareholder Loans and Debts, which can be relied upon as the accurate summary of the CRA's interpretation regarding subsection 15(2) of the Income Tax Act (ITA) and its related provisions.

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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.

« Jusqu'à Ce Que La Mort Nous Sépare » : Suis-je Responsable De La Facture Fiscale De Mon Partenaire?

Imaginez que vous appreniez, après le décès de votre conjoint, que l'Agence du revenu du Canada vous réclame le paiement de la dette fiscale de votre conjoint.

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Miller Thomson LLP

Projets de conversion de dette pour la nature : Nouvelles normes de pratique à adhésion volontaire

Worldwide Environment

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Debt-for-Nature Conversion Projects: New Voluntary Practice Standards

Worldwide Finance

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bill 92: Quebec Takes Another Step In Modernizing Its Financial Sector Framework

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Mortgage Assumptions: A Practical Guide To Taking Over A Commercial Loan

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

The CRA Issues A New Income Tax Folio On 'Deemed Interest Benefit On Shareholder Loans And Debts': How Is It Treated For Tax Purposes?

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Understanding The CSA's OBSI Reform Proposal

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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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

Why Life Insurance Beats Mortgage Insurance

Welcome to THE FINE PRINT, where we shine a light on the tiny text at the bottom of mortgage insurance policies.

Canada Insurance

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Lawyers Financial

Is A Witness Required For Personal Guarantees Or Signatures?

When lending to corporations, commercial mortgage lenders often require personal guarantees from directors, shareholders, or beneficial owners.

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Bill 92: Quebec Takes Another Step In Modernizing Its Financial Sector Framework

Bill 92, An Act to amend various provisions mainly with respect to the financial sector (2025, chapter 16) (Act), which was tabled before Quebec's National Assembly by Finance Minister Eric Girard last spring...

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Mortgage Assumptions: A Practical Guide To Taking Over A Commercial Loan

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (July 21-25, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (July 14-18, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Coentreprises : Considérations en matière de financement et pièges potentiels

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Equitable Subrogation: A Shield Against Unjust Enrichment In Mortgage Priority Disputes

Canada Real Estate

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Robins Appleby LLP

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Latest Videos

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Arrangements With Third-Party Creditors: No Interest Letters vs PPSA Estoppel Letters (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Designing A Solid Security Package: Limited Recourse And Limited Amount Guarantees (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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

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Torys LLP

Retail Payment Activities Act

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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