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FEATURED UPDATE Dec 18, 2024

Declining hostile bids, IPOs and public companies

Canada has seen a decline in hostile take-over bids and a rise in shareholder activism, alongside a continued decrease in IPOs suggesting policy…

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Declining hostile bids, IPOs and public companies
Osler Update Dec 3, 2024

The Québec AMF’s new information security incident reporting regime: what financial institutions need to know

Québec’s financial regulatory agency published a new information security incident reporting regime, with obligations for certain financial…

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The Québec AMF’s new information security incident reporting regime: what financial institutions need to know
Osler Update Nov 28, 2024

Québec introduces Bill 81 to amend various environmental laws

On November 20, Québec tabled Bill 81, which would amend the majority of the province’s environmental legislation.

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Québec introduces Bill 81 to amend various environmental laws

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Osler Update Dec 23, 2024

Registrar to begin cancellation proceedings for randomly selected trademark registrations

Starting in January 2025, the Trademarks Opposition Board will begin a pilot project where the Registrar of Trademarks will initiate cancellation...

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Registrar to begin cancellation proceedings for randomly selected trademark registrations
Blog Dec 19, 2024

CSSB issues final framework for voluntary climate-related disclosures

We compare the final framework to the earlier proposed version and look ahead to how the CSA may respond with its rules in 2025.

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CSSB issues final framework for voluntary climate-related disclosures
Blog Dec 18, 2024

Navigating AI systems in capital markets: recent guidance from the CSA

The CSA issued a Staff Notice earlier this month providing guidance on the application of securities legislation to AI systems in capital markets.

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Navigating AI systems in capital markets: recent guidance from the CSA
Blog Dec 18, 2024

Evolving legal and political landscape creates uncertainty about securities regulation of crypto-related activity

We recap some recent cases from both sides of the border, with an eye to where enforcement activity may go from here.

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Evolving legal and political landscape creates uncertainty about securities regulation of crypto-related activity
Osler Update Dec 18, 2024

Declining hostile bids, IPOs and public companies

Canada has seen a decline in hostile take-over bids and a rise in shareholder activism, alongside a continued decrease in IPOs suggesting policy...

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Declining hostile bids, IPOs and public companies
Osler Update Dec 17, 2024

Fall Economic Statement 2024

The Fall Economic Statement includes proposed changes to Canada’s clean energy measures, SR&ED program and pension fund investment rules.

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Fall Economic Statement 2024
Osler Update Dec 17, 2024

No forward funding: the Alderbridge Way revision

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has emphasized the importance of clear contractual conditions in financing transactions.

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No forward funding: the Alderbridge Way revision
Osler Update Dec 16, 2024

Legislative Update Report No. 2024-23 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 11/21 to 12/11.

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Legislative Update Report No. 2024-23 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives
Blog Dec 16, 2024

Crowning a new kind of class: the Supreme Court of Canada finds B.C.’s multi-Crown class action is constitutional

We explore the decision and how it could pave the way for future interjurisdictional Crown cooperation and class action claims in the future.

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Crowning a new kind of class: the Supreme Court of Canada finds B.C.’s multi-Crown class action is constitutional
Osler Update Dec 13, 2024

Alberta codifies renewable energy policy objectives with new regulations

On December 6, 2024, Alberta introduced regulations placing new restrictions on — and creating new regulatory requirements for — new power plant...

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Alberta codifies renewable energy policy objectives with new regulations