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Federal Bill C-8 Signals Coming Change For Canadian Cybersecurity

On June 18, 2025, Bill C-8 was introduced into the House of Commons. The Bill, which introduces more stringent cybersecurity regulations for critical Canadian infrastructure, aims to protect systems and services that are critical to Canada's security.

Canada Media & IT

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MLT Aikins LLP

Ontario Continues Consumer Protection Modernization With Revisions To Reward Point Requirements

The Government of Ontario introduced Bill 46, Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025 ("Bill 46") in June 2025, as part of the government's multi-year effort to reduce regulatory burdens.

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Bill C-8: Canada's Cybersecurity Overhaul Reboots

As we continue to see high profile attacks on critical infrastructure in Canada, the US, and elsewhere the calls for specific Canadian regulations pertaining to affected sectors have remained consistent.

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

Projet de loi C-2 : La Loi visant une sécurité rigoureuse à la frontière introduit un régime en matière d'accès légal et de communication des données

Le 3 juin 2025, le gouvernement a déposé le projet de loi C-2, la Loi visant une sécurité rigoureuse à la frontière (le « projet de loi »).

Canada Technology

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Fasken (French)

Back From The Grave: Bill C-8 Revives Comprehensive Cybersecurity Law

Canada Technology

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McMillan LLP

Government Re-introduces Cybersecurity Bill For "Vital" Federal Industries

Canada Technology

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Torys LLP

Bill C-2: Strong Borders Act Introduces Lawful Access And Data Disclosure Regime

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

New Federal Cybersecurity Legislation Applicable To Energy Companies And Banks Is On The Horizon

Canada Technology

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Canada's Next Cybersecurity Chapter: Bill C-8

Canada Technology

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

House Of Commons Re-Introduces Federal Cybersecurity Legislation

Canada Technology

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Federal Government Reintroduces Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Bill

Canada Technology

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Gowling WLG

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

Canada Media & IT

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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

Canada Criminal

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Projet De Loi 109 : Le Québec Cherche À Réglementer La Découvrabilité Du Contenu Francophone Sur Les Plateformes Numériques

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

A Big Beautiful Betrayal For US Expats. Is Renunciation Of US Citizenship Now The Best (And Only) Option?

MP

Moodys Private Client Law LLP

Remedies For Reprisal: Reinstatement And The Duty To Mitigate Under The Employment Standards Act, 2000

Canada Employment

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Lerners LLP

Stablecorp Raises $2.5 Million For QCAD Stablecoin

Canada Technology

GL

Goodmans LLP

Webinar: 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights Into The Global In-House Counsel Profession

Worldwide Law Practice

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Overview And Analysis Of The GENIUS Act

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McMillan LLP

Bill 109: Quebec Moves To Regulate Discoverability Of French-Language Content On Digital Platforms

On May 21, 2025, Bill 109, An Act to affirm the cultural sovereignty of Québec and to enact the Act respecting the discoverability of French-language cultural content in the digital environment (Bill) was introduced in the Assemblée Nationale, the legislative body of Quebec.

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

CRTC Public Hearing On The Modernization Of The Definition Of CanCon Within The Audiovisual Industry

After a brief postponement, the highly anticipated public hearing on the definition of Canadian content (CanCon) is now underway.

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Nouvelles normes en matière de conduite automobile: un aperçu de la gouvernance des véhicules automatisés et connectés

Les véhicules automatisés et connectés refaçonnent les transports modernes en utilisant des capteurs sophistiqués...

Canada Technology

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Fasken (French)

Supreme Court Of Canada Interprets The Telecommunications Act

In Telus Communications Inc. v. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the correct interpretation of the term "transmission line"...

Canada Media & IT

GL

Goodmans LLP

Applying Existing Legislation To New Technology: Supreme Court Of Canada Weighs In

Canada Media & IT

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

2025 Election Compliance: Essential Rules For Broadcasters, Advertisers, Telephone Calls And Emails

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Quebec Budget 2025: Major Implications For Public Utility System Operators

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Budget du Québec 2025 : Implications majeures pour les exploitants de réseaux de services publics

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Pressions économiques et occasions politiques : Règles d'engagement de dépenses pour l'élection fédérale canadienne de 2025

Canada International

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Reminder That An Exclusion Clause Excluding Liability For Loss Of Profits Will Do Just That

Canada Litigation

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Gowling WLG

A Round-Up Of Developments At The CRTC – Winter 2024-2025

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Le CRTC lance une consultation sur les dynamiques du marché dans l'ensemble du secteur canadien de la radiodiffusion

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken (French)

CRTC Launches Consultation Examining Market Dynamics Across The Entire Canadian Broadcasting Industry

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Prorogation's Digital Impact: Canada's Digital Bills Set To Die On The Order Paper

Canada Technology

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Fasken

A Round-Up Of Developments At The CRTC – Winter 2024-2025

The last few months have been a busy time as the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) continues in its efforts to both modernize...

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Le CRTC lance une consultation sur les dynamiques du marché dans l'ensemble du secteur canadien de la radiodiffusion

Le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a lancé une consultation afin d'examiner les dynamiques du marché entre...

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken (French)

CRTC Launches Consultation Examining Market Dynamics Across The Entire Canadian Broadcasting Industry

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the "CRTC") has launched a consultation to examine market dynamics among small, medium, and large programming, distribution...

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Prorogation's Digital Impact: Canada's Digital Bills Set To Die On The Order Paper

On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will resign, and that Governor General Mary Simon agreed to prorogue Parliament until March 24, 2025.

Canada Technology

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Fasken

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

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Substitute Service By Text Message In Ontario

In this post, Daniel Rabinovitch explores Ontario's courts' increasing acceptance of using text messages as a method of substituted service in legal cases.

Canada Media & IT

HS

Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

CRTC Launches Consultation On Canadian Content In The Audiovisual Sector

On November 15, 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-288 (Notice), which invites comments from the public.

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Fasken Communications Law Triannual Update

This bulletin provides an overview of key developments in telecommunications, broadcasting, and copyright law from May to October, 2024, including the Canadian Radio-television...

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

How Will You Stand Out In Today's Crowded Digital Home Market?

To succeed in the fast-evolving digital home, providers must differentiate themselves in the eyes of their target consumers. Here's how.

European Union Media & IT

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Ernst & Young

CRTC Launches Public Consultation For Proposed Bargaining Code Of Conduct Under Online News Act

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

A Work In Progress And Emergent Threats: Canada's Critical Infrastructure Cyber Law Evolves To Address Foreign Interference

Canada Technology

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Gowling WLG

Legislative Update Report No. 2024-19 Le Bulletin D'actualités Législatives

Canada Strategy

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Legislative Update Report No. 2024-16 Le Bulletin D'actualités Législatives

Canada Insurance

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Who Is Liable When An AI Chatbot Tells A Customer To Phone A Scammer?

Canada Technology

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Public Consultations On The Right To Repair

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

CRTC Launches Public Consultation Regarding Possible Exemption From Bargaining Framework Under The Online News Act

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

Online Streaming Services To Contribute 5% Revenue To Support Canadian Content Under New CRTC Policy

Canada Media & IT

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Harnessing Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial Networks To Expand Mobile Coverage – ISED Launches Consultation On A Framework For Supplemental Mobile Coverage By Satellite

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Canada Is Protecting Its Critical Infrastructure: What Does This Mean For Your Business's Cybersecurity?

Canada Technology

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Aird & Berlis LLP

CRTC Imposes Mandatory Contribution Obligations On Online Undertakings For The Creation And Promotion Of Canadian And Indigenous Content

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Streaming Services Required To Contribute 5% Of Revenues To Prescribed Funds

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Fasken Communications Law Triannual Update

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Bulletin triennal de Fasken sur le droit des communications

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken (French)

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Leslie Milton, Discusses About 5G And Network Regulation (Video)

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Fasken

Le CRTC Impose Des Pénalités À Des Intermédiaires Afin De Contrer L'installation De Maliciels (Video)

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Mobile Marketing - Your Guide To Legal Compliance From Concept To Activation

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Dentons

Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL): How To Ensure Your Marketing Strategies Are Compliant (Video Content)

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Gowling WLG

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