Past performance suggests future results: what a second Trump presidency means for Canadian trade

Canada’s uniquely close economic ties with the U.S. make it particularly vulnerable during the second Trump presidency.

Navigating uncertainty: how U.S. trade policies could impact Canadian businesses

The 2024 U.S. election results could bring significant implications for Canadian businesses, as changes in trade and tariff policies may directly...

Water cannot be turned into wine: Cormark and the legality of triangular hedging transactions

The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has provided important guidance on hedging transactions in connection with private placements.

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: Government support

Evaluating federal and provincial incentives and investments being used to fast-track achievement of Canada’s EV ambition

CSA disclosure review highlights AI-washing and greenwashing among other continuous disclosure concerns

Areas that require disclosure improvements by Canadian reporting issuers include promotional claims about artificial intelligence and sustainability.

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: Global considerations 

The geopolitical landscape and lessons learned in Canada and from other major jurisdictions

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: Critical minerals

Exploring options for overcoming delays in building a domestic supply chain for the minerals and raw materials needed to manufacture EV-batteries

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: The state of charge 

Panelists identify opportunities for accelerating the build-out of Canada’s charging infrastructure and EV adoption.

Supreme Court clarifies standard of review for challenges to subordinate legislation

The Court held that the same flexible standard of review for administrative decisions applies to challenges to regulations.

Tax benefits of being a CCPC as a Canadian startup company

A Canadian company that qualifies as a “Canadian-controlled private corporation” (CCPC) under the Income Tax Act (the Act) is eligible to...