Canada: Government, Public Sector

La nouvelle Stratégie industrielle de défense du Canada vise à diriger 70 % des acquisitions de matériel de défense vers des entreprises canadiennes et à créer jusqu'à 125 000 emplois d'ici 2035. Cette transformation majeure du secteur de la défense crée d'importantes occasions pour les PME, les investisseurs et les acteurs des fusions-acquisitions, tout en imposant de nouvelles exigences en matière de contenu canadien, de propriété intellectu

Canadian competition law enforcement and foreign investment review continue to evolve as regulators balance enhanced enforcement powers with broader economic priorities.

This insight is a companion to Venture capital opportunities in Canada’s defence sector which addresses the market landscape, government investment vehicles and the strategic opportunity for venture capital...

In a development described as historically unprecedented, King Charles III has publicly disclosed the total amount of personal income tax he pays to the British government on a voluntary basis.

The Alberta Court of King's Bench has refined the boundaries of municipal immunity in slip-and-fall cases, examining when municipalities can be held liable for failing to maintain public facilities despite general protections under the Municipal Government Act. This decision clarifies the critical distinction between challenging a municipality's maintenance system design versus alleging failure to address unsafe conditions or disrepair.

Earlier this year, the Québec Court of Appeal (the “Court”) handed down its decision in Procureur général du Québec c. Metellus (“Metellus”), in which it considered whether the abolition of the taxi-owner permit...

Winner of a 2026 Mondaq Thought Leadership Award, hosts Stephen Thiele and Gavin Tighe examine highly contentious public cases in Canada, exploring the intersection between law and politics where courtrooms become part of the political arena. Each episode digs into current legal topics and battles, providing insight into how courts function in democracy and why their decisions matter to society.

Canadian companies operating in sensitive technology sectors now face heightened national security scrutiny when raising capital under Bill C-34's National Security Review regime. This expanded government oversight extends beyond traditional acquisitions to include early-stage financings and minority investments, fundamentally changing how foreign capital flows into defence, aerospace, AI, and other dual-use technology sectors. Founders and foreign investors must now treat national security clearance as a c

Canada's defence landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation through Bill C-31, which proposes to establish the Defence Investment Agency as a standalone statutory entity with unprecedented procurement, financing and investment powers.

La nouvelle Stratégie industrielle de défense du Canada vise à diriger 70 % des acquisitions de matériel de défense vers des entreprises canadiennes et à créer jusqu'à 125 000 emplois d'ici 2035. Cette transformation majeure du secteur de la défense crée d'importantes occasions pour les PME, les investisseurs et les acteurs des fusions-acquisitions, tout en imposant de nouvelles exigences en matière de contenu canadien, de propriété intellectu

The Canadian and British Columbia governments have announced a significant infrastructure investment partnership aimed at reducing development charges. This collaborative initiative between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby represents a strategic approach to addressing development costs and infrastructure funding challenges.

This comprehensive legislative update compiles recent bills, regulations, proclamations, and notices from federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions across Canada. How do these diverse legislative changes across multiple jurisdictions impact regulatory compliance and legal practice in areas ranging from environmental protection to securities regulation?