ArticleGovernment Of Alberta Proposes Changes To Labour And Employment Standards CodesLast week, the Government of Alberta tendered and passed first reading of Bill 17: Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act . CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticlePost-Retirement BenefitsThe issue of changes to post-retirement benefits, such as health and welfare benefits provided to employees, is an issue that has arisen for employers trying to reduce costsCanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCanadian Power: Key Developments In 2016/Trends To Watch For In 2017McCarthy Tétrault LLP's Power Group has launched the 2nd edition of its publication, ‘Canadian Power – Key Developments in 2016/Trends to Watch for in 2017'.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleFall Economic Statement And The Indigenous Loan Guarantee ProgramThe Fall Economic Strategy ("FES") unveiled on November 21, 2023 has received a warm welcome from many players involved in Canada's natural resource sector.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleDon’t Miss The Sunrise - Blocking Requests For New Adult Content Top-Level Domain NamesEarlier this year, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) approved ".xxx" as a new top-level domain name space for websites intended for adult content. A so-called "Sunrise B" period has been established for the new .xxx domain which ends on October 28, 2011.CanadaIntellectual PropertyMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleThe B.C. Court Of Appeal On Implied Waiver Of Privilege: Do Process LP V. Infokey Software Inc., 2015 BCCA 52This post by OnPoint Legal Research may be of interest to readers of this blog.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleNow Available! First Edition Of Cross-Border: A Retailer's Guide To Doing Business In CanadaGrowing your retail business, or looking to set up shop in Canada.CanadaStrategyMcCarthy Tétrault
VideoWebinar: Canadian Employment Law: Updates And Emerging Trends In EmploymentJoin McCarthy Tetrault LLP for their upcoming webinar.WorldwideEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
VideoWebinar: Canadian Employment Law: Year In ReviewJoin McCarthy Tétrault's Labour & Employment Group for an informative webinar touching on key Canadian issues surrounding the employment law landscape.WorldwideEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
VideoWebinar: Legal Update: All Things Canadian Employment LawPlease watch this webinar from McCarthy Tétrault LLP.WorldwideEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleThe Commissioner Adds His Weight To The DebateThe Commissioner of Competition, Matthew Boswell, expanded on this theme during his annual address to the CBA Competition Section's fall conference in...CanadaAntitrust/Competition LawMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleBudget 2025 Includes Proposals To Crack Down On Worker MisclassificationOn November 4, 2025, Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, tabled the Liberal Government's federal budget...CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleOne Step Closer To Employment Standards For Gig Workers In BCBy way of update to our recent blog post about employment standards plans for gig workers in British Columbia, yesterday, the BC government passed Bill 48, the Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2023.CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCADTH Is Now Canada's Drug AgencyAs of May 1, 2024 CADTH is no more, as it adopts its new operating name: Canada's Drug Agency (the "CDA"). The CDA expands on CADTH's existing mandate and functions to include:CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleOutlook Series 2024: The Latest Legal And Business Developments Across Key IndustriesWith the legal and business landscapes rapidly evolving over the last year, McCarthy Tétrault's 2024 Outlook Series looks at the latest developments across key industries that will affect your business in 2024...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCanada Responds To U.S. Tariffs – What Businesses Need To KnowFebruary 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (the "Executive Order") that, in blatant contravention of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement signed during his first term, applies tariffs of 25%.CanadaInternational LawMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleNavigating The Implications Of The Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse: Q&A SummaryFollowing the breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade discussions in August 2026, McCarthy Tétrault hosted a comprehensive webinar examining the collapse's implications for Canadian businesses. CanadaInternational LawMcCarthy Tétrault
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ArticleThe End Of Contest Registration Requirements In QuebecIn a significant regulatory shift, the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (the regulatory agency in Quebec responsible for issuing permits and licenses in the domain of alcohol, gaming, and contests)...CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCSA Restricted Dealer Regime For Crypto Trading Platforms (CTPs) Appears Closed For New ApplicantsOn August 6, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced that they do not intend to continue with the flexible "interim approach for time-limited restricted dealer registration" for CTPs.CanadaTechnologyMcCarthy Tétrault