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On October 24, 2026, the Department of Finance published the proposed Stablecoin Regulations(the “Regulations”) under the Stablecoin Act (the “Act”). Together with the Act, the Regulations introduce a framework, to be overseen by the Bank of Canada (the “Bank”), that aims to mitigate risks associated with stablecoin issuance, including financial loss, inadequate risk management, issuer insolvency and threats to the security of sensitive personal information.

Canadian financial services M&A activity has remained resilient through 2026, with larger transactions representing a greater share of announced deals and buyers increasingly using equity consideration. Meanwhile, Canada's capital markets continue their year-over-year growth, with maple bonds experiencing historic demand and IPO activity steadily climbing. What do these trends mean for companies and capital as we enter the final quarter of 2026?

Does an adult child automatically inherit the money in a joint bank account when a parent dies? The answer may depend on why the child was added to the account.

British Columbia's new Mortgage Services Act represents the most significant overhaul of mortgage regulation in decades, introducing four distinct categories of regulated mortgage services, a modernized licensing framework, and substantially enhanced enforcement powers. Financial institutions, mortgage lenders, brokerages, and servicers must now navigate a broader regulatory scope that may capture entities previously operating outside BC's mortgage regulatory perimeter.

When a bank accepts funds to repay a customer's unauthorized overdraft without conducting proper due diligence, despite knowing of suspicious conduct and fraud history, can it be held liable to the true owners of those funds? This Ontario Superior Court decision explores the boundaries of constructive knowledge and the duty of inquiry in banking relationships. The case establishes critical precedents for financial institutions regarding customer due diligence when red flags suggest potential fraud.