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Bill C-8: What Operators Of Critical Cyber Systems Should Know And Do To Prepare Their Cybersecurity Programs

As cyber threats continue to escalate in frequency, scope, and sophistication, Canada is preparing to respond by implementing a sweeping new regulatory framework.

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Acceptable Use Policy, Personal Use, And Employee Privacy: Ten Questions Answered

User behaviour is central to maintaining strong organizational data security. The "Acceptable Use Policy" (AUP) has long been a key tool for guiding user behaviour...

Canada Employment

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

IT Contracts And Confidentiality Agreements: Do We Need An Indemnity Clause?

When entering commercial arrangements, parties seek to manage risk and clarify responsibilities through various contractual terms and provisions.

Canada Media & IT

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MLT Aikins LLP

CIRO Proposes New Conception Of The OEO Dealer Model

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has issued proposed guidance (the Proposed Guidance) regarding the ability of Investment Dealer Members offering order execution only (OEO) account services (OEO Dealers) to provide "decision-making supports" to do-it-yourself (DIY) investing clients.

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Designing Responsive Dispute Resolution Processes And Remedies: Mastering IT Contract Management - Part 5

Canada Media & IT

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Preparing For Smooth Renewal, Expiration And Termination: Mastering IT Contract Management - Part 4

Canada Media & IT

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Copyright Notice And Notice: The Voltage Pictures Case

Canada Litigation

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Identity Verification And Facial Recognition Systems: Key Takeaways From A Recent Decision By The Quebec Privacy Regulator

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McMillan LLP

Establishing Forward-Looking Change Processes: Mastering IT Contract Management - Part 3

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Insights Into Canada's Development Of Children's Privacy Framework

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Delivering Successful IT Projects: The Procurement Stage

Canada Government

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Breaking Boundaries: Alberta Court Declares Private Sector Privacy Law Unconstitutional In Clearview AI Web-Scraping Case

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WeirFoulds LLP

The Rise Of IoT Forensics: Challenges And Opportunities

Canada Media & IT

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Structing Effective Governance Processes: Mastering IT Contract Management - Part 2

Canada Media & IT

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Responsible AI Is Not Just A Tech Issue, It Is A Leadership Imperative

Canada Technology

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Navigating Climate Challenge: Key Themes For Business At New York Climate Week

Canada Environment

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Gowling WLG

Robots Rejected: Canada Denies AI As Patent Inventor

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Navigating Procurement Reforms And Cost Pressures In Ontario's Construction Sector

Canada Government

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Whitelaw Twining

Government Of Canada Updates Tariffs On U.S. Imports: What You Need To Know

Canada International

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Gowling WLG

Software And IT Solutions: Update Regarding The Digital Services Tax

The Government of Canada has announced that it has rescinded the Digital Services Tax (DST) in order to advance broader trade negotiations with the United States. For now, the June 30, 2025, collection of the DST...

Canada International

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MLT Aikins LLP

Alberta Court Expands Scope Of The "Publicly Available" Exception To Consent Requirement Under Province's PIPA

In Clearview AI Inc v. Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner) (Clearview), the Court of King's Bench of Alberta expanded the scope of the "publicly available" exception to the consent requirement...

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Technology Law: A Comprehensive Annual Review 2024-2025

On June 19, 2025, I had the pleasure of presenting my annual "Computer and IT Law: The Year in Review" to the Toronto Computer Lawyers Group.

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Beyond Borders: Government Grants Itself Powerful Access To Data, Reduced Oversight

Canada's proposed Bill C-2 (or the Strong Borders Act) will overhaul key aspects of Canada's lawful access regime; namely, the circumstances in which law enforcement and governmental agencies...

Canada Media & IT

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Bill C-2: Expanding The Scope Of Law Enforcement Powers To Obtain Subscriber Information And Other Data

Canada Criminal

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Setting Up Appropriate Contract Management Processes: Mastering IT Contract Management - Part 1

Canada Media & IT

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

From Chaos To Clarity: The Many Benefits Of Strategic IT Asset Management

Canada Media & IT

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RSM Canada

The YouTube-ification Of Canadian Copyright Law (Video)

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Procido LLP

Software And IT Solutions: What Canadian Companies Need To Know About Tariffs

Canada International

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MLT Aikins LLP

IT Contracts And Tariffs: Five Things To Consider

Canada International

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MLT Aikins LLP

Learning About Consent Challenges Facing The Sexual Education Curriculum

Canada Consumer

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Gluckstein Lawyers

New Requirements And Standards Under The Federal Accessible Canada Act

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Federal Government Limits NSF Fees

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Torys LLP

New Manitoba Accessibility Requirements For Private Businesses & Non-profits: How To Comply By May 2025

Canada Commercial

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MLT Aikins LLP

Learning About Consent Challenges Facing The Sexual Education Curriculum

Ten years ago, Ontario modernized its sexual health curriculum to mandate teaching, among other things, the topic of consent beginning in Grade 2.

Canada Consumer

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Gluckstein Lawyers

New Requirements And Standards Under The Federal Accessible Canada Act

In late 2023, Accessibility Standards Canada, the governmental entity created under the federal Accessible Canada Act ("ACA"), published the first edition of a standard on accessible employment...

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Federal Government Limits NSF Fees

Following a consultation period with consumer groups and the banks, the federal government has amended the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations under the Bank Act (the Amendments)...

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Torys LLP

New Manitoba Accessibility Requirements For Private Businesses & Non-profits: How To Comply By May 2025

Starting May 1, 2025, all organizations in Manitoba are required to comply with The Accessible Information and Communication Standard Regulation (Manitoba) (the "Standard").

Canada Commercial

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MLT Aikins LLP

Québec's Privacy Regulator Prohibits Retailer's Use Of Facial Recognition For Loss Prevention

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Projet de loi 73 : Légiférer sur le partage sans consentement d'images intimes

Le bulletin suivant décrit la portée du nouveau projet de loi du Québec et aborde les défis auxquels les entreprises pourraient être confrontées...

Canada Technology

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Fasken (French)

CIRO To Consult On Whether Non-Tailored Advice Can Be Provided In The Order Execution Only Channel

On December 13, 2024, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization ("CIRO"), published a request for comment (the "Bulletin")...

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ontario Government Actively Consulting On Regulations With Major Ramifications For Businesses That Contract With Consumers

As reported in our previous consumer protection bulletin, the Government of Ontario introduced the Consumer Protection Act, 2023 (the "New CPA")...

Canada Consumer

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Fasken

Use Of Biometric Data: Québec's Privacy Commissioner Keeps The Bar High

The use of biometrics is growing in both the private and public sectors. In its latest progress report (2023-2024), Quebec's privacy commissioner, the Commission d'accès à l'information ("CAI")...

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

A Series: Managing Legal Risk Associated With IT Outages Through Contracting Best Practices – Force Majeure

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Une série : Gérer les risques juridiques liés aux pannes informatiques grâce aux meilleures pratiques – force majeure

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken (French)

2025 Begins With Prime Minister Trudeau's Resignation And Prorogation Of Parliament

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Substitute Service By Text Message In Ontario

Canada Media & IT

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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

The Landscape For Internet Gaming In Canada Evolves

Canada Media & IT

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Legal Considerations In Canada Related To "Voice Cloning"

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McMillan LLP

USDC Is First VRCA (Stablecoin) To Meet New CSA Requirements

Canada Technology

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Navigating The Proposed SEDAR+ System Fee Increases Without Falling Apart

Canada Commercial

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

New Risks For Internet Intermediaries: Québec's Proposed Intimate Images Protection Act (Bill 73)

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Gowling WLG

Fasken Communications Law Triannual Update

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Une Série : Gérer Les Risques Juridiques Liés Aux Pannes Informatiques Grâce Aux Meilleures Pratiques – Lignes Directrices Réglementaires Et Normes Internationales

Canada Technology

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Fasken (French)

A Series: Managing Legal Risk Associated With IT Outages Through Contracting Best Practices

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

CRTC Issues Final Decision: Telcos Must Provide "Fibre-To-The-Premises" Internet Network Access To Competitors

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Une Série : Gérer Les Risques Juridiques Liés Aux Pannes Informatiques Grâce Aux Meilleures Pratiques - Panne Causée Par Le Contenu Falcon De CrowdStrike

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken (French)

SCC Decision Offers Potential Insight Into Privacy Rights For Private-Sector Employees

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Littler - Canada

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The YouTube-ification Of Canadian Copyright Law (Video)

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Procido LLP

Lois canadiennes, américaines, britanniques et européennes entourant l'Internet des objets (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Internet Of Things (Video Content)

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Internet Of Things: Guidance, Regulation And The Canadian Approach (Video Content)

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

What You Need To Know About Canada's Breach Reporting Law

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Dentons Canada LLP

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