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Prospera 2026: Business Transfers As A Driver Of Quebec’s Economic Prosperity
What will Quebec's economic prosperity look like in the years ahead? Prospera 2026, the Quebec Economic Barometer, examines 28 variables and over four decades of structural factors shaping the province's economy. This edition analyzes critical issues including U.S. trade tariffs that could impact up to 23,000 jobs and the succession of nearly 38,000 businesses expected to change hands over the next three years.
Canada Strategy
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BCF Business Law
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Prospera 2026 : Le Repreneuriat Comme Moteur De La Prospérité Économique Du Québec
Prospera 2026, le Baromètre économique du Québec, analyse 28 variables structurelles pour comprendre l'évolution de l'économie québécoise depuis 1980. Cette édition examine deux enjeux cruciaux : l'impact des tensions commerciales avec les États-Unis qui pourrait mettre à risque jusqu'à 23 000 emplois, et le défi du repreneuriat alors que 38 000 entreprises québécoises s'apprêtent à changer de mains dans les trois prochaines ann
Canada Strategy
BB
BCF Business Law
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KTEP It Moving: Canada Fast-tracks Patent Examination For Key Technologies
Canada's Intellectual Property Office has launched a new pilot program offering accelerated patent examination for critical minerals technologies at no additional cost. The Key Technology Expedited Program (KTEP) targets up to 50 applications per year with a 7-month examination timeline, while a second stream for public health emergencies remains dormant. Will this initiative address industry concerns about examination speed and flexibility, or does it fall short of the broader technology coverage stakehold
Canada IP
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Torys LLP
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From Going It Alone To Getting Together: Collaborations In The Post-Secondary Sector
Clark Wilson LLP's News & Insights hub showcases the firm's expertise across diverse legal practice areas through articles, case studies, and resources. From business succession and construction law to privacy legislation and family matters, discover how Vancouver's leading lawyers analyze emerging legal trends and provide practical guidance for businesses and individuals navigating complex legal landscapes.
Global Law Practice
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Clark Wilson LLP
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Canadian Product Stewardship And EPR: 2026 Summer Update
Canadian governments and producer-responsibility organizations are refining extended producer responsibility programs across the country, affecting packaging, batteries, electronics, and hazardous products. Recent regulatory changes include expanded collection obligations, adjusted compliance timelines, and new enforcement measures, with significant developments in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic provinces.
Canada Environment
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Gowling WLG
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The Latest Shot Across The Bow: U.S. Threatens 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods
President Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on over 550 categories of Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. commerce. With the tariffs set to take effect in 30 days unless negotiations yield results, Canadian businesses face significant uncertainty across industries from agriculture to manufacturing, while federal and provincial leaders scramble to coordinate a unified response.
Canada International
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Gowling WLG
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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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Competition Policy At A Crossroads: Aligning Enforcement With Canada’s Productivity Imperative
Major economies including the EU, UK, and US are recalibrating competition policy to prioritize productivity growth, investment attraction, and national competitiveness. As Canada's federal government emphasizes similar economic objectives, questions arise about whether the Competition Bureau's enforcement approach should evolve to align with these shifting priorities and support Canadian businesses in achieving scale efficiencies.
Canada Anti-trust
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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