Worldwide: Financial Services

Following a busy start to 2026, federal financial services regulators have focussed on targeted changes for consultation over the upcoming summer months. The Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) issued its quarterly release on May 21, 2026, and held its related Industry Day on June 4, 2026, which provided more details on its new streamlined bank application process and launched consultations on various changes to liquidity and capital guidelines, among other items.

Ce bulletin présente une rétrospective des principaux développements réglementaires en matière d’assurance et de distribution au Québec des six derniers mois. Comme vous pourrez le constater, l’Autorité des marchés financiers (l’« Autorité ») et le gouvernement du Québec ont été actifs au cours de cette période.

This bulletin reviews the main regulatory developments in insurance and financial services distribution in Québec over the past six months. As discussed below, the Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) and the government of Québec have been active during this period.

On May 14, 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) opened a 90-day comment period for a series of significant proposed amendments and changes to the issuer bid, take-over bid and beneficial ownership reporting regimes.

Le financement d'une coentreprise immobilière présente des défis uniques qui nécessitent une planification minutieuse et une structuration appropriée. Quelles sont les considérations essentielles pour établir...

For lenders active in Ontario’s multi‑residential market, CMHC‑insured financing remains a critical tool despite shifting rates, construction cost volatility, and heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Ayant reçu la sanction royale le 26 mars 2026, le projet de loi C-12, intitulé Loi visant à renforcer le système d’immigration et la frontière du Canada, a considérablement remodelé...

Bill C-12 has fundamentally transformed Canada's anti-money laundering framework by introducing penalties up to forty times higher than previous levels and expanding compliance obligations across the financial sector. The legislation now requires all reporting entities to enroll with FINTRAC and maintain "reasonably designed, risk-based and effective" compliance programs, while imposing cumulative maximum penalties that can reach 3% of global revenue.

On April 28, 2026, the federal government released the 2026 Spring Economic Update, followed by the tabling of Bill C-30, the Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act. Together, they introduce several new measures aimed at updating financial institution legislation, regulating digital assets and combating financial crimes.