Canada: Government, Public Sector

Canadian competition law and foreign investment reviews enforcement continues to evolve as regulators balance stronger enforcement powers with broader economic priorities, including productivity, investment attraction and reducing regulatory burdens. Businesses should expect continued scrutiny across mergers, commercial conduct, marketing practices and litigation exposure.

Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including updates on enforcement activity by the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau), recent initiatives and key trends.

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

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed challenges to the federal approval of Equinor Canada Ltd.’s Bay du Nord Development Project.

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?

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Drover v. Attorney General of Canada has sparked intense debate about the scope of section 7 liberty rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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.

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?

Indigenous procurement is a crucial part of economic reconciliation in Canada, offering governments and companies a practical way to advance Indigenous community interests and strengthen local economies. However, despite federal and provincial initiatives setting procurement targets, Indigenous businesses face significant barriers including difficulty proving ownership, complex procurement procedures, and systemic discrimination rooted in historical colonial policies.

Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including updates on enforcement activity by the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau), recent initiatives and key trends.