Cybersecurity Disclosure: SEC Publishes Guidance For Public Companies

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...

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

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...

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...

Since the threats of new and increased U.S tariffs first emerged in the spring, the Ontario government has looked to reduce trade barriers and improve harmonization for licensing standards between provinces.

On March 19, 2015, the United States District Court in the District of Minnesota gave preliminary approval to a proposed settlement for the December 2013 data breach suffered by Target Corporation.

The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Ministry) has proposed changes to Ontario's drug product formulary listing and pricing regime.

Québec's Bill 21, enacted in 2019, bans public sector workers from wearing religious symbols and is shielded from most Charter challenges by the notwithstanding clause. The Supreme Court of Canada is now reviewing this controversial law, with a ruling expected as early as November 2026 or later in 2027. Former Minister of Justice Arif Virani discusses the court's struggle to balance competing constitutional principles in this landmark case.

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.

The Ontario Ministry of Finance (MOF) is proposing to amend the Insurance Act to introduce a new licensing framework to regulate life and health (L&H) managing general agents (MGAs) in the province.

Following a consultation period with consumer groups and the banks, the federal government has amended the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations under the Bank Act (the Amendments)...

The Government of Canada has proposed a permanent Productivity Mega Deduction that would allow immediate expensing for most depreciable property and Canadian development expenses acquired or incurred on or after September 15, 2026. This significant tax policy change aims to reduce the marginal effective tax rate on business investment from 13% to 6.4%, though certain exclusions and restrictions apply to specific asset categories.

Financial service providers using artificial intelligence face a complex regulatory landscape in Canada, with evolving federal and provincial legislation addressing transparency, consumer protection, privacy, and competition. As regulators increase scrutiny of AI-enabled practices and new frameworks like OSFI's Model Risk Management guidelines take effect, institutions must strengthen governance policies and prepare for heightened compliance obligations.

Canada has announced plans to attract private investment through long-term concessions to operate its four largest airports: Toronto-Pearson, Vancouver International, Montréal-Trudeau, and Calgary International. The federal government will retain ownership of the underlying airport land and assets while seeking tens of billions of dollars in private capital to be reinvested in regional airports and local transport infrastructure. Key details regarding the scope of private operational involvement, award