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In certain circumstances, loan, debt or credit arrangements can take the form of purchase agreements. A party seeking to charge criminally high rates of interest...

On April 11, 2019, the Ontario government tabled the 2019 Ontario Budget (2019 Budget).

The OSC announced this week that it has awarded a total of $7.5 million to three whistleblowers on separate matters. These awards are the first of their kind ...

Private equity funds often seek Canadian pension plans as investors. Canadian pension funds, including those that are too small to invest more directly in private assets...

Navigating the landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations has never been more crucial for corporate entities. The demands from stakeholders can be intricate

Every now and again, a mistake is made and a PPSA financing statement is discharged in error.

To make payments, for individual and business accounts, with the Canada Revenue Agency

To make payments, for individual and business accounts, with the Canada Revenue Agency, your main options are:

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) proposed Incorporated Approved Person model could materially change how client-facing advisors structure their businesses and receive compensation with significant impacts to sponsoring firms. The proposed rule amendments, published on July 9, 2026, would introduce a harmonized incorporated compensation option for client-facing Approved Persons across CIRO regulated dealers. Comments are due November 6, 2026.

Coming into force on June 1, 2024, are amendments to the Alberta Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) and regulations pursuant to the proclamation of the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2023, c. 5.

On March 27, 2023, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) released draft guidance (the Draft Guidance) for public consultation setting out FSRA's approach to imposing...

The recent case Hughes Re., 2016 ONSC 6832, provides auto finance companies with some clarity as to certain provisions of the Ontario Personal Property Security Act...

A recent Alberta case highlights the need for banks to ensure that they properly report on their debtor's credit status, especially in disputed situations.

On September 18th, 2012, the federal government announced the proposed expansion of the Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada (the "Code") to apply to credit and debit network participants that provide point-of-sale payment services through mobile devices.

The British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) recently published an advisory announcing an amendment to the Insurer Exemption Regulation (IER), which came into force on July 14, 2025.

Saskatchewan is in the process of updating its consumer protection legislation with respect to the sale and leasing of motor vehicles.

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