Smart Meters And Privacy?

Les sociétés minières canadiennes font face à une décision stratégique cruciale : s'inscrire à la TSX ou opter pour une bourse américaine comme le NYSE ou le Nasdaq. Cet article examine les avantages distincts de chaque marché, notamment l'expertise sectorielle du Canada, la profondeur des capitaux américains et les implications en matière de coûts, de conformité et de calendrier d'exécution.

Canadian data centre development is entering a critical phase as provincial governments introduce new frameworks for power allocation and pricing. With electricity access becoming increasingly competitive and conditional, developers face evolving regulatory landscapes in British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, and Québec that could fundamentally reshape project economics and timelines.

Le gouvernement de la Saskatchewan a récemment établi un nouveau cadre réglementaire pour les centres de données, aligné sur les principes fédéraux canadiens. Ce cadre introduit six principes directeurs, notamment l'exigence que les centres de données développent leur propre capacité de production d'électricité et privilégient la propriété canadienne. Comment ces nouvelles politiques transformeront-elles le paysage des infrastructure

The Government of Canada has amended the Physical Activities Regulations, removing certain intraprovincial energy projects and facilities regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator from the federal Impact Assessment Act's Project List. This regulatory change eliminates automatic federal oversight for fossil fuel-fired power plants and specific oil sands facilities, while transferring assessment responsibilities for interprovincial pipelines and transmission lines to the Canada Energy Regulator, potentially re

On September 3, the Government of Canada published amendments removing seven types of energy projects from the Physical Activities Regulations (the Project List) under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). As a result, these types of projects will no longer be subject to the IAA but will continue to be regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator Act (CER Act) or applicable provincial environmental assessment regimes.

Canada's mining sector is experiencing a wave of consolidation driven by strong commodity prices, competition for quality assets, and supply-chain security concerns. Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical risk, the market remains active with fewer but larger transactions, particularly in precious metals and critical minerals. Government policy and strategic considerations are increasingly shaping investment decisions as new resources become harder to find in lower-risk jurisdictions.

Digital infrastructure operators in Ontario are capitalizing on Canada’s growing reputation as a premier data centre jurisdiction. Demand for grid access in the province has increased substantially, with an interconnection queue potentially reaching 10,000 MW. In response, on August 13, 2026, the province released its draft Data Centre Playbook (the “Playbook”).

Le gouvernement de l'Ontario propose un nouveau cadre stratégique pour évaluer les projets de centres de données souhaitant se raccorder au réseau électrique provincial.

Canada's IPO market has undergone fundamental restructuring rather than simple recovery, with companies staying private longer and institutional investors increasingly favoring rigorous long-form offerings over alternative listing structures. The mining sector remains a critical counterweight, representing over $1.1 trillion in market capitalization and demonstrating sustained capital-raising strength even as traditional IPO activity contracted sharply between 2022 and 2024.

Le gouvernement de l'Ontario a publié son Cadre stratégique pour les centres de données, établissant un processus d'évaluation en deux volets pour régir l'accès au réseau électrique provincial. Cette initiative vise à gérer une demande de raccordement dépassant 10 000 MW tout en priorisant la souveraineté numérique, le développement économique et les investissements communautaires.

A foreign franchisor has delivered a compliant Franchise Disclosure Document to a promising Canadian candidate. The fourteen-day period is running. Site selection is underway. Then, eight days in, something happens: the landlord renegotiates a lease term, a key supplier is replaced, an executive who is named in the disclosure document resigns, or the franchisor is served with a claim that did not exist when the FDD was assembled.

A serious traumatic brain injury can affect far more than a person’s physical health. Many people experience ongoing problems with memory, attention, fatigue, emotional regulation, relationships, and work. In the most severe cases, these impairments may qualify as a catastrophic impairment under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (“SABS”).

As students across Ontario prepare to head back to school, our roads will once again become busier with school buses, young pedestrians, cyclists, and families making their way to and from school.

Canada's federal government has announced a $3.5 billion rapid response support package in anticipation of retaliatory tariffs against the United States, introducing new temporary employment insurance measures and workforce retention programs. The package extends EI benefits, waives waiting periods, and creates funding opportunities for employers to retain and retrain workers rather than implement large-scale layoffs.

Foreign franchisors expanding into Canada often possess financial statements prepared under various accounting frameworks. Understanding whether existing audited, reviewed, or compiled statements satisfy Canadian franchise disclosure requirements is essential to avoid costly delays and legal exposure. This analysis examines the critical distinction between accounting standards and assurance standards...

Recent amendments to Ontario's freedom of information laws have sparked controversy by creating exceptions for ministerial records, while the federal government introduces sweeping privacy legislation...

Foreign franchisors expanding into Canada face critical decisions about accepting deposits before providing franchise disclosure. Understanding when a refundable deposit crosses legal boundaries can determine whether your franchise relationship begins on solid ground or creates statutory rescission risks that emerge after substantial investment.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued a landmark decision that may finally bring predictability to termination clause litigation. For years, employment agreements have been struck down over seemingly harmless phrases, leaving employers and employees uncertain about enforceability. Will this new ruling restore common sense to contractual interpretation, or will technical challenges continue to dominate employment law disputes?

Since 2019, Siskinds LLP has represented the plaintiffs in proposed JUUL class actions across Canada, alleging that the e-cigarette devices are hazardous products but were falsely marketed as a desirable, safe and healthier alternative to smoking. These Canadian lawsuits allege the defendants failed to properly inform Canadians, especially children, adolescents and young adults, of the dangers associated with the use of JUUL products.

When professionals entrusted with the care of children exploit their positions of authority for harmful purposes, the impact extends far beyond the abusive acts themselves. This examination explores the complex dynamics of institutional sexual abuse, the barriers survivors face in coming forward, and the legal pathways available for pursuing accountability when systems fail to protect those in their care.