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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the extent to which the Canadian economy is reliant on digital connectivity. With a recent increase in remote-work options being offered...

On May 31, 2025, the Government of Alberta's Security Management for Critical Infrastructure Regulation (the Regulation), under the Responsible Energy Development Act (the Act), will come into force.

A major U.S. vendor agreement has established a rigorous new AI safety standard for educational technology, prohibiting the use of student data for AI training and enforcing strict data minimization. While the standard does not directly bind vendors in Canada, Canadian school boards can leverage this precedent to demand equivalent contractual protections and strengthen their own AI governance frameworks.

As AI translation becomes more capable, organizations have more choices to make. Which technology is right for the work? Where can AI deliver the speed and efficiency you need?

OSFI has issued new guidance for federally regulated financial institutions on the risks and governance of generative and agentic artificial intelligence. Published on July 13, 2026...

The Government of Alberta recently confirmed its plan to implement a data centre levy framework as part of its broader AI Data Centre Strategy. The levy framework requires that large-scale data...

Artificial intelligence has moved from pilot projects to core operations for many Canadian organizations.

For the most part, waiting to speak to a human customer service representative has become a thing of the past.

More and more corporations are using client-facing Artificial Intelligence Chatbots to respond to client inquiries. Although these Chatbots can enhance customer service...

The recent Auditor General Report on Municipal Allegations and Gaps in Provincial Oversight released on August 28, 2025, emphasized that cybersecurity should not just be "on the radar" for municipalities...

Canada and the United States have escalated their trade war with new retaliatory tariffs and import prohibitions taking effect in September 2026. What specific goods are now subject to these measures, and how do the complex layers of tariffs interact to impact cross-border commerce? This comprehensive analysis breaks down the latest developments in the deteriorating Canada-U.S. economic relationship.

Canada's new Productivity Mega Deduction permanently provides immediate expensing for a wide range of depreciable property and Canadian development expenses, dramatically expanding the scope beyond the previously announced Productivity Super Deduction. The measure aims to reduce Canada's marginal effective tax rate on new business investment to 6.4%, positioning it as the lowest among major economies and less than half the U.S. rate.

Consumer protection reforms in Québec, Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick will require many suppliers to update online sales practices in 2026.

The Ontario Ministry of Labour has announced that inspectors will be conducting safety inspection blitzes, targetting the industrial and construction sector.

As Canada and the United States escalate their trade dispute with new retaliatory tariffs, businesses face mounting compliance challenges across multiple sectors. This analysis examines the comprehensive tariff landscape affecting bilateral trade, including Canada's September 8, 2026 surtaxes on U.S. imports and the corresponding American section 338 tariffs, detailing rates, exemptions, and the legal frameworks governing these measures.

The Government of Canada has launched its highly anticipated Defence Drone Initiative to accelerate the development, testing, production and procurement of Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Bill 10 requires merchants to provide clear cancellation options, end-of-trial notices and transparent fee disclosures for subscriptions.

September 2026 has seen significant announcements in the renewable energy space across the country. Alberta is set to introduce a new solar panel recycling program that has drawn industry criticism

The Canada Revenue Agency has announced a new priority system for advance income tax ruling requests, targeting investments of at least $1 billion in Canada. This initiative aims to accelerate the tax certainty process for major investors by reducing processing times and providing binding guidance on how specific Income Tax Act provisions apply to proposed transactions.

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-18 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives