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Ontario Proposes Changes To Environmental Permitting Rules For Most Industrial Facilities
Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has proposed a significant shift in environmental permitting rules that could save industrial facility operators tens of thousands of dollars and help them avoid penalties. The proposal would replace the fixed January 31, 2027 deadline for transitioning from Environmental Compliance Approvals to the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry with a change-based approach, allowing facilities to defer registration until operational modifications ar
Canada Environment
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Ontario's Data Centre Playbook: What It Means For Grid Access
Ontario's proposed Data Centre Playbook establishes a two-part assessment framework for grid connections, requiring data centres to fund full electricity costs while meeting strategic priorities around economic development, digital sovereignty, and community investment. The policy positions grid access as a key lever for governing data centre development amid surging demand that could reach 40% of the province's peak electricity capacity.
Canada Energy
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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Manitoba’s New AI And Cybersecurity Governance Act: Key Takeaways For The Public And Private Sectors
Manitoba has enacted Bill 51, The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act, establishing a regulatory framework for AI systems and cybersecurity standards in government operations. While the Act is not yet in force and leaves many requirements to future regulations, it signals significant implications for public sector entities and their private-sector vendors who must prepare for new compliance obligations.
Canada Media & IT
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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No Charter Right To Bicycle Lanes (Cycle Toronto v. Ontario (Attorney General))
The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court ruling that found the provincial government's legislation to remove bicycle lanes from major Toronto streets unconstitutional. The decision addresses fundamental questions about the separation of powers between courts and legislatures, and whether the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms creates positive obligations for governments to maintain infrastructure like bicycle lanes.
Canada Government
GR
Gardiner Roberts LLP
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Santé Canada sollicite des commentaires sur un projet pilote visant à prioriser les présentations de médicaments génériques fabriqués au Canada
Santé Canada propose un projet pilote visant à prioriser certaines présentations de médicaments génériques fabriqués au Canada dans la file d'attente d'examen réglementaire. Cette initiative cherche à déterminer si un accès accéléré à l'examen peut améliorer la prévisibilité des délais et contribuer à prévenir les pénuries de médicaments au pays.
Canada Healthcare
SB
Smart & Biggar
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Le gouvernement du Canada lance une consultation sur l’élargissement du régime des indications géographiques
Le gouvernement du Canada lance une consultation publique sur l'élargissement du régime des indications géographiques prévu dans la Loi sur les marques de commerce. Cette consultation vise à recueillir les points de vue sur la modernisation du régime canadien et son extension potentielle au-delà des vins, spiritueux, produits agricoles et aliments pour couvrir des produits d'artisanat traditionnel et industriels.
Canada IP
SB
Smart & Biggar
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Ontario Reopens Consultation On Life And Health MGA Licensing Framework
Ontario's Ministry of Finance has released a consultation paper proposing significant changes to the licensing framework for managing general agents (MGAs) in the life and health insurance sector. The proposed amendments narrow the definition of MGAs, eliminate the sub-MGA concept, and establish new regulatory standards for activities like recruiting and training agents. What will these changes mean for insurance intermediaries and the broader distribution landscape in Ontario?
Canada Insurance
GW
Gowling WLG
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Les États-Unis refusent de reconduire l’ACEUM lors du premier examen conjoint : ce que les entreprises doivent savoir
Le 1er juillet 2026, les États-Unis ont refusé de reconduire l'Accord Canada–États-Unis–Mexique (ACEUM) lors du premier examen conjoint. Bien que l'accord reste en vigueur jusqu'en 2036, cette décision déclenche un processus d'examen annuel qui pourrait influencer les négociations commerciales futures et créer de l'incertitude pour les entreprises canadiennes. Quelles sont les implications concrètes pour les secteurs clés et comment les entreprises de
Canada International
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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OSFI Modernizes Approval Framework For Certain New Entrants
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has introduced a streamlined approvals framework that offers a faster, more predictable pathway for certain applicants to become federally regulated financial institutions. This new process allows eligible entities to enter the federal regime earlier without lengthy pre-licensing remediation, as long as risks can be properly assessed and mitigated from the start.
Canada Finance
GL
Goodmans LLP
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Les gouvernements canadiens investissent dans l’innovation, le talent et la compétitivité nationale
Le gouvernement canadien et les provinces intensifient leurs efforts pour soutenir l'innovation nationale face aux perturbations géopolitiques et à la concurrence mondiale. De nouveaux programmes de financement, sources de capitaux et initiatives axées sur le talent visent à commercialiser la recherche, préserver la propriété intellectuelle canadienne et attirer des investissements dans des secteurs stratégiques comme l'IA, les sciences de la vie et la défense.
Canada Strategy
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Canada’s Space Reset: A New Launchpad For The Canadian Space Sector
Canada's space sector stands at a critical juncture as the nation grapples with Arctic security threats, geopolitical tensions, and the need for sovereign space capabilities. With historic investments in European space partnerships and new domestic launch legislation, how will Canada position itself in an increasingly contested space domain while addressing urgent national security concerns in the Arctic?
Canada Government
GW
Gowling WLG
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CUSMA Still In Force Notwithstanding US Decision To Not Renew
The United States' decision not to renew CUSMA in its current form has triggered significant uncertainty for North American trade relations. While the agreement remains in force until 2036, the shift to mandatory annual reviews creates an unprecedented review process that businesses must navigate. What does this mean for Canadian companies relying on CUSMA preferences, and how should they prepare for this new era of trade uncertainty?
Worldwide International
C
Cassels
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Reforming Quebec’s Lobbying Regime: Overview Of The Commissioner’s Special Report And Proposed Obligations
Quebec's lobbying commissioner has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the province's lobbying framework, shifting from a threshold-based system to one focused on "representation of interests." The proposed reforms would eliminate the controversial "significant part" requirement, impose stricter disclosure timelines, and transfer primary accountability from individual lobbyists to the organizations that benefit from lobbying activities.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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