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When Governments Move The Goalposts: Lessons For Investors In Canada From The Quadrangle And Global Telecom Decisions

What happens when a government invites investment with the promise of simple and predictable rules but rewrites them mid-game?

Canada Litigation

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

CRTC Sets New Definition Of Canadian Content For Audio-Visual Broadcasting

On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-299 (Decision)...

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

CRTC Releases New Definition Of "Canadian Program"

On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released a regulatory policy which introduces a new definition of a "Canadian program" for CRTC regulatory purposes.

Canada Media & IT

GL

Goodmans LLP

Digital Accessibility In Canada A Practical Guide

In 2022, it was estimated that 8 million Canadians have one or more disabilities that limited them in their daily activities.

GW

Gowling WLG

CRTC Modernizes The Definition Of "Canadian Program" Under The Broadcasting Act

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Budget 2025: It Is Time To Stop The Fraudulent GST/HST Carousel

ML

McMillan LLP

The A&D Minute: Mapping The Future Of Direct-to-device

Canada Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Projet de loi C-8 : Ce que les exploitants de cybersystèmes essentiels doivent savoir pour renforcer leur cybersécurité

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Les actualités à noter selon Fasken : Protection des renseignements personnels et cybersécurité au Canada, aux États-Unis et dans l'Union européenne (octobre 2025)

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Fasken (French)

CRTC Suspends Semi-Annual STIR/SHAKEN Status Reports, But STIR/SHAKEN Implementation Remains Mandatory In Canada

Canada Media & IT

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Roth Jackson

Une entreprise peut-elle utiliser le nom d'un concurrent dans une publicité en ligne : qu'en disent les tribunaux du Canada?

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

CRTC Releases New Policy To Modernize Radio Processes

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Canada's Broadband Push: What You Need To Know And The Legal Challenges To Address

Canada Media & IT

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Procido LLP

Modernization And Red Tape Reduction In The Radio World: CRTC Updates Regulation Of Canadian Radio Broadcasters To Adjust To The Growing Presence Of Streaming Services

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

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.

SCC Gives Green Light For Cull Of Ostriches At BC Ostrich Farm

Canada Litigation

C

Cassels

Liability Management In Canada

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

2025 Canada Federal Budget: A Summary Of Key Tax Proposals

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Le projet de loi C-8 redéfinit la législation canadienne en matière de cybersécurité pour le secteur des télécommunications et les autres infrastructures essentielles

Le 18 juin 2025, l'honorable Gary Anandasangaree, ministre de la Sécurité publique, a déposé le projet de loi C-8, Loi concernant la cybersécurité, modifiant la Loi sur les télécommunications.

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken (French)

Bill C-8 Reboots Canada's Cybersecurity Legislation For The Telecommunications Sector And Other Critical Infrastructure

On June 18, 2025, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, tabled Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act.

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

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

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-18 Le Bulletin d'actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 09/11 to 09/24...

Canada Healthcare

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

My Child Uses TikTok: Should I Be Worried About Their Privacy?

SL

Siskinds LLP

Raising The Bar: How Bill 29's Next Phase Redefines Warranty Standards In Québec

Canada Consumer

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

SCC Holds That CRTC Cannot Resolve Disputes For Telecommunication Carriers' Access To 5G Antennas On Public Land

Canada Media & IT

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Revue trimestrielle des causes en appel (juillet 2025) — Points d'intérêt

Canada Litigation

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Publication de la réglementation du projet de loi 29 prescrivant la durée de la garantie pour certains biens spécifiques

Canada Consumer

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Decertification Denied: Drawing The Line Between Consumer And Business Subscribers, Once Again

Canada Litigation

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Caught On Camera: Can Off-Duty Conduct Get You Fired?

Canada Media & IT

NL

Nelligan Law

Le Projet De Loi C-8 Relance La Réforme Canadienne En Cybersécurité — Ce Que Doivent Savoir Les Secteurs D'infrastructures Critiques

Canada Technology

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Appellate Quarterly (July 2025) – Key Takeaways

Canada Litigation

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Bill C-2 "Strong Borders Act" Part 14: "Lawful Access" Is Back

MC

McInnes Cooper

Caught On Camera: Can Off-Duty Conduct Get You Fired?

Over the weekend, a viral Jumbotron moment at a Coldplay concert caught more than just the band's biggest fans.

Canada Media & IT

NL

Nelligan Law

Le Projet De Loi C-8 Relance La Réforme Canadienne En Cybersécurité — Ce Que Doivent Savoir Les Secteurs D'infrastructures Critiques

Le gouvernement Carney a relancé un cadre réglementaire étendu en matière de cybersécurité avec le projet de loi C-8, qui vise à renforcer les exigences de conformité...

Canada Technology

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Appellate Quarterly (July 2025) – Key Takeaways

On July 23, 2025, McCarthy Tétrault's National Appellate Litigation Group hosted its third appellate quarterly webinar of the year, featuring six recent appeals that may impact the business and legal communities...

Canada Litigation

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Bill C-2 "Strong Borders Act" Part 14: "Lawful Access" Is Back

On June 3, the Canadian government tabled Bill C-2 in Parliament, called "An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures" but with a short title of "Strong Borders Act".

MC

McInnes Cooper

Responsabilité liée aux données dans les contrats relatifs aux technologies : aperçu des tendances récentes

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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

Previously McMillan's Privacy and Data Protection Group reported on Bill C-26, which died on the Order Paper when Parliament was prorogued in January 2025 (read our in-depth analysis of Bill – C-26 here).

Canada Technology

ML

McMillan LLP

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

Last week, the federal government introduced Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts.

Canada Technology

TL

Torys LLP

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

On June 3, 2025, the Government tabled Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act (Bill)[1]. Bill C-2 addresses a range of national security, border control, and information-sharing measures.

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

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

Cybersecurity threats pose a great risk to businesses, individuals, and national security. On June 18, 2025, Parliament tabled Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security...

Canada Technology

BD

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

GW

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

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

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

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

Canada Technology

FF

Fasken (French)

Supreme Court Of Canada Interprets The Telecommunications Act

Canada Media & IT

GL

Goodmans LLP

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

Canada Media & IT

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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

Canada Media & IT

F

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

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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 LLP

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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