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From Club Penguin To Imagine Island: A New Era Of Children’s Online Gaming
Magic Potion Games, founded by the creators of Club Penguin, has launched Imagine Island, a new online multiplayer game designed for children aged 6-13. With over one million players during beta testing and a successful Series A funding round, the platform prioritizes safety and transparency while preparing for major expansion through entertainment partnerships and paid memberships.
Canada Media & IT
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Goodmans LLP
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Sideline Conversations: Cape Verde’s Historic 2026 World Cup Journey (Video)
Legal and commercial experts examine the groundbreaking tri-nation football tournament, exploring the regulatory frameworks, partnership agreements, and financial structures that enabled this historic international competition. The discussion features insights from Cape Verde's football federation leadership on leveraging FIFA prize money and commercial opportunities following their memorable tournament debut.
Canada Media & IT
GW
Gowling WLG
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From Club Penguin To Imagine Island: A New Era Of Children’s Online Gaming
Magic Potion Games, founded by the creators of Club Penguin, has launched Imagine Island, a new online multiplayer game designed for children aged 6-13. With over one million players during beta testing and a successful Series A funding round, the platform prioritizes safety and transparency while preparing for major expansion through entertainment partnerships and paid memberships.
Canada Media & IT
GL
Goodmans LLP
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Three Power Shifts Shaping Canada’s Data Centre Market And The Always-present Threat Of Technological Change
Canadian data centre development is entering a critical phase as provincial governments introduce new frameworks for power allocation and pricing. With electricity access becoming increasingly competitive and conditional, developers face evolving regulatory landscapes in British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, and Québec that could fundamentally reshape project economics and timelines.
Canada Energy
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Gowling WLG
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Curated
Canadian Influencer Tax Guide: CRA Audit Risks, GST/HST Rules, Cryptocurrency Income, Foreign Reporting, And Tax Planning Strategies
The creator economy has fundamentally changed how Canadians earn income. YouTubers, Instagram influencers, TikTok personalities, Twitch streamers, podcasters, affiliate marketers, bloggers, online educators, subscription-based performers, and other digital entrepreneurs now generate substantial revenues through online platforms.
Canada Tax
RS
Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.
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Injunction Restrains Former Employee’s Campaign Of Online Harassment (SGS Canada Inc v. Carrier)
In SGS Canada Inc v. Carrier, 2026 ONSC 4751 (CanLII), the corporate plaintiff was a Canadian subsidiary of a large multinational company operating laboratories and offices across the country. The defendant was a manager of business development for the plaintiff for approximately two years until October 2025, when his employment was terminated without cause.
Canada Litigation
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Gardiner Roberts LLP
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Hitting Rewind For Streaming Services: Canada Confirms Plan To End Base Contribution Requirement On Foreign Streamers
The Canadian government has announced its intention to eliminate the controversial 5% base financial contribution requirement imposed on foreign online streaming services by the CRTC in 2024, marking a dramatic reversal in broadcast sector regulation. This development comes amid ongoing Federal Court of Appeal proceedings and rising trade tensions with the United States, raising questions about the future of financial support for Canada's domestic film and television production industry.
Canada Media & IT
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Cassels
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Producing In Canada
Canada's film, television, and interactive digital media production industry continues to thrive as a multibillion-dollar sector, supported by world-class facilities, skilled workforce, and competitive advantages including lower production costs and favorable exchange rates. Dentons' comprehensive guide examines the federal and provincial tax credits, funding programs, and incentives available to producers choosing Canada as their production destination. The guide details eligibility requirements and key fi
Canada Media & IT
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Dentons Canada LLP
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Sideline Conversations: Cape Verde’s Historic 2026 World Cup Journey (Video)
Legal and commercial experts examine the groundbreaking tri-nation football tournament, exploring the regulatory frameworks, partnership agreements, and financial structures that enabled this historic international competition. The discussion features insights from Cape Verde's football federation leadership on leveraging FIFA prize money and commercial opportunities following their memorable tournament debut.
Canada Media & IT
GW
Gowling WLG
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A New Era Of Protection: Taylor Swift, AI, And Trademark Law
Taylor Swift's recent trademark filings with the USPTO may represent a groundbreaking strategy to protect her voice and likeness from artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes and unauthorized digital replicas. Could this approach become a template for other public figures seeking to combat AI misuse through intellectual property law? The entertainment industry is no longer waiting for legislatures to catch up with rapid advances in AI technology.
Canada IP
GW
Gowling WLG
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