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Trump tariffs: President Trump proposes new measures on trading partners to address ‘non-reciprocal’ trade

We explain the memo, the practical challenges the new plan is likely to face, how Canada could be affected and its implications for the international...

Raising the bar: updated Capital Accumulation Plan Guidelines increase plan sponsor obligations

Plan sponsors of defined contribution retirement and/or savings plans should consider an independent review of their plan for compliance with revised...

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-03 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Note: If you experience issues with a link, try an alternate browser In This Issue Federal Government / Gouvernement fédéral ...

Trump tariffs: second strike hits steel and aluminum

We discuss the scope of the reimposed tariffs, what businesses need to know and what it could mean for the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

Bitcoin-backed lending: opportunities and considerations for financial institutions

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve and mature, traditional financial institutions are increasingly seeking opportunities to engage with...

A practical approach to enhancing cybersecurity trust: standards and validation programs for SMEs

As cybersecurity threats become more prevalent, the need to implement cybersecurity controls based on accessible, pragmatic and achievable standards...

Tokenized carbon credits: how blockchain is revolutionizing carbon markets

We deconstruct the concept of carbon credits, explain the process of tokenization and discuss the benefits, challenges and applicable regulations.

Recent decisions confirm reasonableness of hospital mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies

Recent decisions confirm the reasonableness of hospitals’ mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies during the pandemic.

Trump tariffs: the U.S. first strike and Canada’s retaliation

We explain how, when and to which goods the U.S. tariffs apply, as well as how Canada is retaliating and which goods are affected.

Québec adopts its regulation prohibiting motor vehicles and internal combustion engines by 2035

On December 16, 2024, Québec adopted the Regulation prescribing certain prohibitions as regards motor vehicles and internal combustion engines (the...