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Canadian securities regulators have adopted new rules which significantly broaden the scope of per missible marketing activities for prospectus offerings in Canada.

In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada announced its intentions to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA)...

On November 30, 2021, Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021, received its third reading. Among other changes, the Bill amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 ("ESA") to add a prohibition...

Recently enacted changes to the Criminal Code impose criminal liability on businesses and individuals in the event of workplace accidents.

On Thursday, November 20, 2008 the Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions released its much anticipated report; A Fine Balance; Safe Pensions, Affordable Plans, Fair Rules.

In addition, independent contractors do not benefit from employer CPP contributions or employer EI premiums.

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its second and final decision in Third Eye Capital Corporation v. Ressources Dianor Inc./Dianor Resources Inc., providing increased clarity on when interests in or against land ...

The Supreme Court of Canada recently granted leave to appeal in Araya v. Nevsun Resources Ltd., a case that raises important issues about a Canadian company's liability for alleged human rights abuses ...

Providing financing to an owner of an environmentally contaminated site can be a risky endeavour.

The Federal Court's recent decision in Sierra Club Canada Foundation v. Canada (Environment and Climate Change) highlights the continuing focus in Canada on climate change litigation.

The cancellation of the Cap and Trade Program is expected to remove billions of dollars from the funding for climate change solutions in Ontario.

Corporations, officers and directors can be subject to large fines for environmental damage caused by the corporation under environmental protection legislation in Canada.

Recent amendments to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the "PCMLTFA") introduce anti-money laundering compliance obligations for factors...

In Budget 2023, which was tabled in the House of Commons on March 28, the Government of Canada announced its intentions to bolster measures to deter, detect, and prosecute financial crimes...

The CSA recently published a notice and request for comment regarding Proposed National Instrument 45-110 Start-up Crowdfunding Registration and Prospectus Exemptions, as well as the Proposed Start-up Crowdfunding Guide for Businesses …

On September 30, 2010, the Ontario Securities Commission released its decision in the case against Eugene Melnyk, the founder and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Biovail Corporation. OSC Staff had alleged that:

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has released new guidance on public disclosure expectations for real estate investment trusts (REITs)...