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Yesterday the federal government released guidelines on the national security review of foreign investments in Canada.

Getting a merger reviewed on national security grounds can cause delays and even lead to failed transactions.

On June 3, 2025, the federal government tabled Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act (the "Bill"). Parts 10, 11, 12 and 16 of the Bill make significant amendments to the Proceeds of Crime...

Target recently acknowledged that it suffered a massive security breach over the holiday season between November 27 and December 15.

The ICA potentially allows the GoC to screen foreign investments in Canadian businesses under an economic "net benefit" test and/or a national security test.

Effective October 1, 2025, title insurers in Canada will be designated as reporting entities under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).

The agreement to replace NAFTA, the CUSMA will come into force on July 1, 2020, less than two months from now, and Canadian importers and exporters should be aware of how the new agreement will affect their business.

In March 2018, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports after directing Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross to investigate the national security...

Many airports around the world (for example, San Francisco International Airport) are considering the installation of a drone detection system.

On September 26, 2002, a Canadian, Maher Arar, was returning home to Canada from a trip abroad when he was apprehended by American authorities during a layover in the United States.

On November 8, 2011 the Department of Finance (the "Department") issued a consultation paper seeking input on some proposed amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations (the "Regulations") related to ascertaining identity (the "Consultation Paper").

Proposed amendments to certain regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) purport to subject non-financial institution mortgage lenders to...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has significantly increased the scrutiny of foreign investments....

The federal government has released a policy statement announcing its approach to foreign investment review during COVID-19, noting that it "will subject certain foreign investments into Canada...

Today, the government of Canada published final regulations in the Canada Gazette to support its efforts to strengthen Canada's anti-money laundering...

On March 4, 2019, the Canadian federal government published amendments (the Amendments) to certain regulations reducing reporting requirements

On December 19, 2016, the Canadian government published Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments under the Investment Canada Act (ICA).

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released a decision that clears up some uncertainty surrounding outsourcing in view of Canada’s federal privacy statute, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).