Michael Hyatt's Five Tech Trends For 2017 (Video Content)

Canada's federal government is seeking public input on AI transparency measures that could introduce new disclosure obligations, incident reporting requirements, and tracking mechanisms for AI systems. Organizations have until September 23, 2026 to influence the regulatory framework before it takes shape through potential legislation, standards, or mandatory requirements.

Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy marks a significant shift in federal AI policy, moving away from standalone legislation toward a comprehensive framework that emphasizes privacy reform, data sovereignty, and business adoption. The Strategy outlines six interconnected pillars designed to position Canada as a global AI leader while addressing regulatory gaps through existing legal frameworks and new policy tools.

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.

Pronto.ai Inc. ("Pronto"), a San Francisco-based startup specializing in autonomous haulage systems, announced its acquisition of SafeAI Inc. ("SafeAI"), a leader in safety-driven autonomous...

Manitoba has enacted Bill 51, the Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act (the Act), which will govern how public sector entities use AI and manage cybersecurity. The Act received Royal Assent on June 1, 2026, but is not yet in force. It comes into force on a day fixed by proclamation, which has not yet happened. Once it is in force, many of the Act's practical requirements will still depend on regulations that have not yet been written.

In a significant decision for the digital (crypto) asset industry, on July 13, 2023, the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York (the Court) in the matter...

Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer solely the domain of science fiction writers and Hollywood film studios.

Fiat-backed stablecoins are rapidly emerging as viable payment alternatives, but without a clear Canadian regulatory framework, domestic digital payments risk being overshadowed by foreign-issued stablecoins. This discussion explores the regulatory, economic, and policy considerations necessary for Canada to establish a competitive blockchain-based payment system that maintains domestic control while harnessing the full potential of digital currency innovation.

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

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), on behalf of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), recently granted ZED Network Inc.

Canada has announced C$27.6-billion in counter-tariffs on U.S. imports, effective September 8, 2026, targeting over 700 product classifications across steel, aluminum, dairy, electronics, and other sectors. The measures represent a dollar-for-dollar response to U.S. Section 338 tariffs, with rates ranging from 15% to 50% depending on the product category. The government has also introduced a C$7.5-billion support package for affected Canadian workers and businesses.

On July 24, 2007, the Competition Bureau announced that it would not challenge the merger of Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and Bowater Incorporated. The Bureau considered the competitive impact of the transaction on the markets for softwood lumber, market pulp, wood chips, roundwood/logs, newsprint, and uncoated groundwood paper

British Columbia's snap election on October 24, 2026, brings unprecedented compliance challenges for businesses seeking to engage in policy discussions. With some of Canada's strictest lobbying rules, stringent election financing laws, and new foreign influence regulations all converging during the campaign period, organizations must navigate a complex web of registration requirements, spending caps, and reporting obligations while avoiding significant legal and reputational risks.

Canadian M&A activity rose once again in 2016, surpassing a record-breaking 2015 to become the most active year in Canadian deal-making history.

The issue of whether compensation should be paid to Canadian local over-the-air (OTA) television stations by the broadcasting distribution undertakings (BDUs) (e.g., cable, direct-to-home satellite) that distribute the television stations’ programs has been the subject of discussion for many years and, more recently, was the subject of a proceeding before the industry’s regulatory body, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC, the Commission).

British Columbia's snap election on October 24, 2026, brings strict lobbying rules, electoral advertising limits, and new foreign influence regulations that businesses must navigate carefully. Companies engaging with candidates face complex registration requirements, gift restrictions, and spending caps that vary depending on whether candidates hold public office during the campaign.

Blakes' Competition and Foreign Investment groups provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments in Canadian competition law and foreign investment, including the Competition Bureau's activities, merger reviews, and key regulatory updates. The newsletter highlights significant enforcement actions, including the Bureau's challenge to Nortera Food Inc.'s proposed acquisition and the federal government's national security reviews of foreign investments.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna announced that Canada will have a national price on carbon before the end of the year.

Le 29 août 2026, Environnement et Changement climatique Canada a publié deux avis obligeant certaines entreprises ayant fabriqué, importé ou utilisé 200 substances spécifiques en 2025 à déclarer des renseignements détaillés. Ces exigences de déclaration s'appliquent largement aux importateurs, fabricants et utilisateurs de produits contenant ces substances, avec des seuils quantitatifs et des échéances strictes à respecter.