Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation sign landmark self-government treaty
We discuss the main elements of the landmark self-government treaty and remaining areas of uncertainty.
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All roads lead to the Crown: the intersection of Aboriginal title and fee simple land
A November 2024 decision held that Aboriginal title could be declared over land owned by private companies in the province.
‘Agreements must be kept’: Supreme Court applies the honour of the Crown to contracts with Indigenous Peoples
The Supreme Court found that the honour of the Crown can be engaged when governments enter into contracts with Indigenous Peoples.
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.
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.
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.
Federal government plans mandatory climate disclosures for large private CBCA companies and voluntary sustainable investment guidelines
The federal government has announced complementary plans to enhance corporate sustainability and transparency.
Lack of commonality defeats investor class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty
An Ontario decision highlights the individual inquiries that often exist in proposed class actions involving investors and investment decisions.
Bertsch: Ontario decision provides guidance on termination provisions in employment agreements
Ontario case law on termination provisions in employment agreements has typically been employee-friendly. A recent case illustrates how they can still…
Changes of enforcement leadership raise questions about new priorities
Amid recent departures from top enforcement jobs, personalities and personal agendas can affect regulators’ strategies and enforcement priorities.
