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When AI Hallucinates The Law: Arbitral Award Overturned
On April 22, 2026, in Association des ressources intermédiaires d’hébergement du Québec (ARIHQ) c. Santé Québec – Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, the Superior Court of Quebec (the Court) overturned an arbitral award due to the arbitrator’s excessive reliance on AI. According to the Court, the arbitrator based his reasoning on non-existent sources “hallucinated” by artificial intelligence (AI) and thus “delegated part of his decision-making power,” thereby relinquishing his authority.
Canada Technology
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Proposed Consumer-Driven Banking Regulations Released For Comment
Canada's Department of Finance has released proposed regulations to support the Consumer-Driven Banking Act, establishing a comprehensive framework for secure consumer financial data sharing. The regulations detail accreditation pathways, security requirements, liability rules, and operational standards that will govern how banks, fintechs, and payment service providers participate in the consumer-driven banking ecosystem. With a 60-day comment period ending August 26, 2026, stakeholders have a limited wind
Canada Finance
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Projet de loi C-36 : ce que les organisations doivent savoir sur la nouvelle réforme de la protection de la vie privée au Canada
Le projet de loi C-36 introduit la Loi visant à protéger la vie privée et les données des consommateurs (LPVPDC), marquant la réforme la plus importante de la législation canadienne en matière de protection de la vie privée dans le secteur privé depuis plus de 20 ans. Cette nouvelle législation crée un organisme de réglementation doté de pouvoirs d'application renforcés et impose de nouvelles obligations en matière de consentement, d
Canada Privacy
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Where AI Fits In The Audit Lifecycle: Reality vs Hype In AI Auditing
Artificial intelligence is reshaping audit execution by automating data analysis and improving efficiency, but it cannot replace the professional judgment, accountability, and regulatory defensibility that remain at the core of audit assurance. As organizations increasingly adopt AI tools in their audit workflows, they face new risks around model reliability, transparency, and governance that demand careful management and oversight.
Canada Accounting
PA
PKF Antares
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