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Universities And The Charter: Settled Law, Or An Arguable Question?

The BC Court of Appeal's recent ruling opens new possibilities for Charter application to BC universities, while regulatory developments reshape privacy obligations through the Safe Social Media Act. These legal shifts carry significant implications for institutional governance and digital platform compliance.

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Clark Wilson LLP

Navigating AI In The Workplace: Legal Considerations For Canadian Employers

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-state issue: it's operating inside Canadian businesses already, and the legal and operational landscape surrounding AI in the workplace is moving faster than most governance frameworks can keep pace with.

Canada Technology

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Le projet de loi C-36 : une troisième tentative de refonte du droit relatif à la protection de la vie privée au Canada

Le gouvernement fédéral canadien a déposé le projet de loi C-36, marquant sa troisième tentative de moderniser la législation fédérale sur la protection de la vie privée dans le secteur privé. Cette nouvelle proposition vise à remplacer la LPRPDE actuelle et introduit des changements majeurs incluant la reconnaissance de la vie privée comme droit fondamental, des exigences de consentement renforcées, et la création d'une nouvelle Commissi

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Smart & Biggar

$22.5 Million Verdict: Court Rules Against Toronto Plastic Surgeon For Patient Privacy Breaches

Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP secured a landmark $22.5 million judgment for approximately 7,000 patients whose privacy was violated by Dr. Martin Jugenburg through undisclosed surveillance cameras at the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute. The Ontario Superior Court found Dr. Jugenburg liable for negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and intrusion upon seclusion after operating 24 cameras in private medical spaces without patient knowledge or consent from 2017 to 2018.

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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Canada’s Protecting Privacy And Consumer Data Act (Bill C-36): BLG’s Guide

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Fasken’s Noteworthy News: Privacy & Cybersecurity In Canada, The US, And The EU (June 2026)

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Fasken

Les Actualités À Noter Selon Fasken : Protection Des Renseignements Personnels Et Cybersécurité Au Canada, Aux États-Unis Et Dans L’Union Européenne (Juin 2026)

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Fasken (French)

Post–Law 25: The CAI Strengthens Its Oversight Of Biometrics And Social Insurance Numbers

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Gowling WLG

Bill C-36 And PPCDA – What You Need To Know About Potential Changes To Canada’s Federal Privacy Legislation

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Clark Wilson LLP

Bill C-36: Rewriting The Rules For Canadian Private Sector Privacy

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Understanding Bill C-36: What Organizations Need To Know About Canada’s Proposed Privacy Reform Bill

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Gowling WLG

Monthly Privacy Call: Canadian Federal Private Sector Privacy Law Reform: Initial Reflections On The Proposed Protecting Privacy And Consumer Data Act

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

The Protecting Privacy And Consumer Data Act (Bill C-36): Key Obligations And Enforcement Overview

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Four Legal Takeaways From The Proposed Canadian Social Media Legislation

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Goodmans LLP

New Principles For AI Use In Ontario

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

Crypto Tax Lawyer's Guide To DeFi, Yield Farming, & Liquidity In 2026

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Cyber Criminals Love Your Deals: How Hidden Cyber Risk Can Blow Up Your M&A (And What To Do About It)

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Miller Thomson LLP

Ten Days’ Work For Three Months’ Pay – A Lousy Deal For The Employer

Canada Employment

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CCPartners

A Recent Arbitration Decision Confirms That Gossip By Management Can Lead To Employer Liability

Canada Employment

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Soloway Wright

A Grok And A Hard Place: Navigating Canadian Privacy Scrutiny

Canada's privacy watchdog has found that X Corp. and xAI violated federal privacy law after their AI chatbot Grok generated millions of non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes of real individuals.

Canada Technology

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Torkin Manes LLP

Why Invest In Canada? Because Canada Will Invest In YOU

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Dale & Lessmann LLP

Let’s Play! Dos And Don’ts Of Running A Contest In Canada

As major sporting events capture global attention, businesses are eager to capitalize on the excitement through promotional contests. However, running a successful contest requires navigating a complex web of Canadian legal requirements, from competition law and privacy regulations to the risks of ambush marketing. Understanding the key dos and don'ts can help businesses leverage high-profile events while staying compliant with federal and provincial regulations.

Canada Media & IT

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Smart & Biggar

Canada’s Privacy Reboot: An Article-by-article Comparison Of Bills C-36 (PPCDA) And C-27 (CPPA)

On June 15, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA), as the successor to the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) previously proposed under Bill C-27.

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Gowling WLG

Canada’s Privacy Reset: Bill C-36 To Rewrite The Digital Rulebook

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Torkin Manes LLP

Bill C-36: Federal Government Revives Privacy Legislation

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Torys LLP

Bill C-36 and the Future of Canada’s Federal Private Sector Privacy Law: What Has Changed, What It Means, and What to Do Now

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WeirFoulds LLP

The CAI’s 2026 Quinquennial Report And Its Implications For Québec’s Private Sector

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Gowling WLG

Stratégie nationale du Canada en matière d’IA : ce qu’elle signifie pour les entreprises

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Bill C-36: What Organizations Need To Know About Canada’s New Privacy Reform

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Government Of Canada Introduces The Safe Social Media Act

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Bill C-36: Timeline Of Developments

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Gowling WLG

Federal Bill Aimed At Strengthening Privacy Rights Of Canadians And Protecting Children’s Data

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Can Your Law Firm Answer A Client Security Questionnaire With Evidence? A Practical Self-Evaluation For Law Firms By SAV Associates

Canada Technology

SAV Associates

Government Of Canada Introduces The Safe Social Media Act

On June 10, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C‑34, the Safe Social Media Act, proposing a new federal framework to regulate online harms. The bill proposes two new statutes, the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act, as well as consequential amendments to other legislation.

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Bill C-36: Timeline Of Developments

The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, representing a significant overhaul of federal private-sector privacy law. This comprehensive timeline tracks the bill's parliamentary journey from its June 2026 introduction through previous legislative attempts, while outlining critical next steps for stakeholders as Parliament prepares for summer adjournment. Understanding the bill's progression and upcoming consultation opportunities will be essential for bus

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Gowling WLG

Federal Bill Aimed At Strengthening Privacy Rights Of Canadians And Protecting Children’s Data

On June 15, 2026, the Government of Canada tabled Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (“PPCDA”), to modernize Canada’s private sector privacy law.

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Can Your Law Firm Answer A Client Security Questionnaire With Evidence? A Practical Self-Evaluation For Law Firms By SAV Associates

Let’s start with the basics. Most client security questionnaires are not trying to turn your firm into a technology company. They are trying to understand whether you have the fundamentals in place.

Canada Technology

SAV Associates

What Canada’s Ambitious AI Strategy Means For Business

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Bill C-36 And Canadian Privacy Reform

On June 15, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-36 to modernize Canada’s federal private sector privacy laws and continue the implementation of Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All.

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Bennett Jones LLP

Alberta Privacy Regulator Issues New Guidance For Public Sector Compliance

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) has released new guidance to assist public bodies with privacy management programs (PMP) and privacy impact assessments under Alberta’s...

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Gowling WLG

Cannabis And Safety-Sensitive Positions: Air Transat's Zero-Tolerance Policy Meets The Reasonableness Test

Can employers in safety-sensitive industries impose total bans on cannabis use, even for off-duty consumption? A recent Canadian arbitration decision examines the boundaries of employer authority in the aviation sector, where public safety concerns intersect with employee privacy rights in the post-legalization era.

Canada Employment

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ottawa Tables Long-awaited Federal Privacy Reform Legislation

Canada's federal government has introduced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, establishing a new Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission and fundamentally reshaping the country's private-sector privacy framework.

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Gowling WLG

Canada’s Bill C-8: What Businesses Need To Know About The New Cybersecurity Framework

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Une structure sans cadre réglementaire : La nouvelle stratégie nationale d’intelligence artificielle du Canada et ses répercussions sur les entreprises

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

A Framework Without A Rulebook: Canada’s New AI Strategy And Its Implications For Businesses

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

Web Scraping In Quebec: Lessons Learned From The OpenAI Investigation & Practical Guidance

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McMillan LLP

Class Actions: Looking Forward 2026

Canada Litigation

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Bennett Jones LLP

Google Got Summoned: Digital Privacy And Political Speech In Canada (Podcast)

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

What The OPC’s Grok Decision Means For Your Organization

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MLT Aikins LLP

Approved: $8.7M CRA Data Breach Settlement – How Affected Canadians Can Claim $80, $200, And Up To $5,000 For Verified Claims

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Canadian Privacy Regulators Publish Findings And Guidance On OpenAI Privacy Compliance

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Goodmans LLP

Bill C-34 At A Glance: Canada’s New Digital Safety Act

Canada Media & IT

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada’s AI For All Strategy: Key Takeaways For Businesses

Canada Technology

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Global Privacy Sweep Highlights Growing Expectations For Children’s Privacy Online

Worldwide Privacy

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Bennett Jones LLP

“AI For All”: The New Federal AI Strategy And Its Impacts On Canadian Businesses

Canada Technology

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Clark Wilson LLP

Canada’s New AI Strategy And OPC Annual Report: What Organizations Need To Know

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MLT Aikins LLP

Canada Launches "AI For All" National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Canada Technology

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Gowling WLG

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Landmark Canadian Tax Law Decision That Limits CRA's Authority Under Section 231.2 Of Income Tax Act: Canada (National Revenue) V Shopify Inc., 2025 FC 968

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

What Are A Taxpayer's Rights During An Access To Information And Privacy (ATIP) Request For Their Own Tax Records? Canadian Tax Lawyer Explains

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

I'm Listening: BC Appeal Court Confirms That Secretly Recording Colleagues Constitutes Just Cause

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Alberta Court Establishes New Tort Of Harassment

Canada Employment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Updated Requirements For Federally Regulated Financial Institutions' Technology And Cyber Incident Reporting Obligations

Canada Insurance

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Walker Sorensen

Latest Videos

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Building Effective Privacy Programs: Risk Assessment And Prioritization Under Canadian Law (Video)

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INQ Consulting

Defending Your Business Against Cybercrime And Cyberwarfare (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Interview With The Information & Privacy Commissioner Of Saskatchewan (Video)

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MLT Aikins LLP

The Professionalism Series: Transforming The Legal Landscape With Artificial Intelligence (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Protecting Your Business: Cybersecurity And Cyber Hygiene (Video)

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Siskinds LLP

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