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Regulatory Relief For Businesses: Ontario Proposes Removing Mandatory ECA To EASR Transition Requirements
Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has proposed amendments to remove the mandatory January 31, 2027 deadline requiring businesses to transition from Environmental Compliance Approvals to the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry for air emissions. The proposed changes would shift to a change-based transition requirement, allowing companies to continue operating under existing ECAs unless operational modifications trigger the need for transition.
Canada Environment
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McMillan LLP
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Sweeping Changes In Store For Canada’s Defence Procurement Regime
The Canadian federal government has introduced Bill C-40, transforming the Defence Investment Agency into an independent Crown corporation with expanded procurement powers and novel financial authorities. This legislative shift enables streamlined defence procurement, private capital integration, and broader non-competitive contracting capabilities while redefining national security supply chains.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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La modernisation du cadre des essais cliniques de Santé Canada : avis concernant une politique provisoire et résultats de la consultation
Santé Canada a publié les résultats de sa consultation sur la modernisation du cadre des essais cliniques et annonce une politique provisoire qui introduit des changements importants concernant les approbations éthiques, la définition de chercheur qualifié et les méthodes de consentement éclairé. Ces modifications entreront en vigueur progressivement jusqu'au printemps 2028, avec la publication finale de la réglementation prévue pour le printemps 2027.
Canada Healthcare
SB
Smart & Biggar
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Building Canada Strong: Major Projects Acceleration
Canada's federal government has introduced sweeping regulatory reforms aimed at accelerating major project approvals through compressed timelines and streamlined coordination. The Building Canada's Success Act establishes a one-year federal review period for designated projects while creating new mechanisms for regional preapprovals and consolidated decision-making. These changes fundamentally reshape how infrastructure and resource projects navigate federal environmental assessments and permitting processe
Canada Government
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
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Ontario Proposes Amendments To Streamline Electricity Transmission Development
Ontario's Ministry of Energy and Mines has proposed exempting electricity transmission projects procured by the Independent Electricity System Operator from the traditional leave to construct approval requirement. This regulatory change could significantly streamline the development timeline for bulk system transmission infrastructure, including the pending Toronto Third Line procurement, while maintaining environmental assessment and Indigenous consultation requirements.
Canada Energy
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Le Sommet canadien de l’investissement signale de nouvelles occasions pour les entreprises
Le gouvernement fédéral canadien a organisé son premier Sommet de l'investissement en septembre 2026, marquant un tournant stratégique vers l'attraction de capitaux étrangers et le renforcement de la compétitivité économique. Cet événement historique a généré près de 500 milliards de dollars en engagements d'investissement et introduit de nouvelles mesures fiscales incitatives. Comment ces initiatives transformeront-elles le paysage r
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Snap Election, Strict Rules: Navigating Compliance While Engaging In B.C.’s Provincial Election
British Columbia's snap election on October 24, 2026, brings unprecedented compliance challenges for businesses seeking to engage in policy discussions. With some of Canada's strictest lobbying rules, stringent election financing laws, and new foreign influence regulations all converging during the campaign period, organizations must navigate a complex web of registration requirements, spending caps, and reporting obligations while avoiding significant legal and reputational risks.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Canada And The European Union Chart A New Course: Beyond CETA Toward A Strategic Economic Partnership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has invited Canada to become the first associate member of the EU, with Prime Minister Mark Carney accepting the proposal to pursue an "Alliance for the Future." The partnership would build on existing bilateral agreements with Germany, Spain, and Italy, potentially enabling free flow of goods, services, and workers across strategic sectors including energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, defence, and advanced manufacturing.
Global International
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Gowling WLG
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Powering Up: Grid Access, Strategic Screening And Canada’s Emerging Data Centre Regimes
Canada is rapidly becoming a key destination for data centre investment, fueled by artificial intelligence and cloud computing growth. However, this expansion places unprecedented demands on electricity grids, water resources, and local communities. As federal and provincial governments introduce new frameworks to manage these resource challenges, developers and investors must navigate an increasingly complex landscape where power strategy...
Canada Energy
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McMillan LLP
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Canada Commits To Airport Privatization Through Long-Term Concessions For Its Four Largest Airports
The Canadian federal government has announced a firm commitment to privatize operations at the country's four largest airports through long-term concessions, marking a decisive shift from earlier exploratory discussions. Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that while the government will retain ownership of airport lands and assets following the Australian leased-airport model, private investment will be sought to operate Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, Montreal-Trudeau, and Calgary international airports.
Canada Transport
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Mega Tax Measure, Mega Opportunity: What Businesses Should Know About Canada’s New Productivity Mega Deduction
Canada's new Productivity Mega Deduction allows businesses to immediately write off the full cost of newly-acquired capital assets rather than deducting gradually over years, marking a permanent shift in the country's business tax system. How will this measure impact capital-intensive industries and position Canada's tax competitiveness against the United States and OECD nations?
Canada Tax
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McMillan LLP
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Canada Proposes New Productivity Mega Deduction
The Canadian federal government has proposed a Productivity Mega Deduction that would allow businesses to immediately expense the full cost of eligible capital investments rather than deducting them over time. This permanent tax measure aims to reduce Canada's marginal effective tax rate on new business investment to 6.4 percent, positioning it as the lowest among G7 countries and potentially reshaping where multinational corporations choose to locate capital-intensive projects.
Canada Tax
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Data Centre West 2026: Alberta's Digital Infrastructure Moment Has Arrived
Alberta's data centre sector has evolved from speculative interest into billions in committed investment, supported by a new regulatory framework and hyperscale commitments from Meta and AWS. However, grid capacity constraints, power procurement challenges, unresolved federal copyright issues affecting AI training workloads, and community concerns about environmental impacts present significant obstacles that require continued collaboration between industry, government, and regulators.
Canada Energy
BJ
Bennett Jones LLP
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Accelerated Patent Examination Now Available For Critical Mineral Technologies In Canada
Canada's Intellectual Property Office has introduced a new expedited examination program for patent applications in critical technology areas, including a dedicated stream for innovations related to the processing, extraction, and refining of minerals on Canada's critical minerals list. The program offers accelerated patent examination on a first-come, first-served basis with specific eligibility requirements and annual application limits.
Canada IP
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Gowling WLG
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