Canada: Technology

Waymo, the self-driving car service, is setting its sights on Toronto as a potential expansion market. The autonomous vehicle company's interest in Canada's largest city raises questions about regulatory frameworks, technological readiness, and the future of urban transportation in the region.

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision clarifies when employers can claim copyright ownership over work created by employees, revealing that even when an employee secretly builds a competing product while on the payroll, the employer may have no copyright claim if the work falls outside the employee's actual job responsibilities. The ruling underscores critical gaps in employment agreements and highlights five practical steps employers should take to protect their intellectual property rights.

The 2026 Proptech in Canada report is out. It looks at what's driving innovation and change in the built world, the status of proptech and key trends to watch in the coming year.