ArticleReminder: June 30 Deadline To Enrol Under The Extractive Sector Transparency Measures ActThe first annual reports under ESTMA must be posted online and submitted to NRCan within 150 days after the financial year end.CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTorys
ArticleThe Canadian Pipeline Saga: Exploring the Limits Of Cooperative FederalismThis has been largely opposed by B.C.'s coastal communities. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesTorys
ArticleDisclosure On The Rise: 2024 Climate Disclosure ReportAmid the backdrop of evolving climate change trends and developments in Canada and worldwide, we decided it was an opportune time to survey the climate disclosure practice of 220 of Canada's largest public companies. CanadaEnvironmentTorys
ArticleEnsuring The Integrity Of ETF MarketsThe rise of exchange-traded funds (ETF) has introduced more investing opportunities and trading flexibility for investors since its creation.CanadaFinance and BankingTorys
ArticleWhy We Don't Have Twenty-Five Year Mortgages In CanadaPartner Michael Feldman and Associate Sharon Au have co-authored "Why We Don't Have Twenty-Five Year Mortgages in Canada," an article for the August issue of the National Banking Law Review.CanadaFinance and BankingTorys
ArticleThe CADTH Releases Submission Guidelines For BiosimilarsThe Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health released Common Drug Review Procedure and Submission Guidelines for Subsequent Entry Biologics.CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesTorys
ArticleVideo: How Will The Federal Court's Ruling On Changes To The Patented Medicines Regulations Impact The Pharmaceutical Industry?Last week, we provided an overview and analysis of the Federal Court of Canada's review of new amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations was released.CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesTorys
ArticleLegislative Changes Needed To Achieve Government's Two-year Approval Goal For ProjectsPrime Minister Mark Carney has promised to "make Canada the world's leading energy superpower" by fast-tracking major resource and infrastructure projects across...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorTorys
ArticleFederal Court Considers PMPRB Jurisdiction Over Generic ManufacturersThe Federal Court released two related decisions dealing with the jurisdiction of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board over generic drugs.CanadaIntellectual PropertyTorys
ArticleFinalizing Patent Term Extension In CanadaThe finalized Certificate of Supplementary Protection Regulations (CSP Regulations) were published in Canada Gazette, Part II on September 7 and will come into force on September 21.CanadaIntellectual PropertyTorys
ArticleGeneric Drug Manufacturers Not Off The Hook: Federal Court Of AppealThis ruling continues the "merest slender thread of relevance" theme in Federal Court of Appeal jurisprudence which first appeared in the ICN decision.CanadaIntellectual PropertyTorys
ArticleNew Québec French Language Storefront Signage Rules ProposedThe Québec government announced draft regulations on May 4 that will require businesses to prominently feature "a sufficient presence of French" on any public signage in which non-French trademarks appear.CanadaIntellectual PropertyTorys
ArticleCASL Private Right Of Action DelayedCanada's Anti-Spam Law came into force in July 2014, with various provisions scheduled to come into force on later dates.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationTorys
ArticleCommercial Disputes Series: How To Harness The Power Of Earnouts (and Manage Their Risk) (Video)Earnouts can play a critical role in bringing buyers and sellers to the finish line, but they come with risks to consider in purchase agreements and other contracts.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationTorys
ArticleHow Are Litigation Strategies Changing In The "new Normal"? (Video)In a short space of time, the operations of Canada's courts have dramatically changed. Juggling multiple screens, managing electronic materials, and navigating the nuances of interpersonal...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationTorys
ArticleOntario Bar Association Publishes Article By Alexandra Lawrence And Alicja PuchtaWith Ontario setting the stage, Saskatchewan has become one of the latest provinces to consider class actions law reform.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationTorys
ArticleThe Overcompensation Scheme In Québec Consumer Protection Class ActionsPartner Sylvie Rodrigue and senior associate Marie-Ève Gingras have written a piece called "The Overcompensation Scheme in Québec Consumer Protection Class Actions" ...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationTorys
ArticleThe Supreme Court Of Canada Reviews Québec’s Bill 21Québec's Bill 21, enacted in 2019, bans public sector workers from wearing religious symbols and is shielded from most Charter challenges by the notwithstanding clause. The Supreme Court of Canada is now reviewing this controversial law, with a ruling expected as early as November 2026 or later in 2027. Former Minister of Justice Arif Virani discusses the court's struggle to balance competing constitutional principles in this landmark case.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationTorys
PodcastThe Remarkable Strength Of A Right Of First Refusal (Podcast)A right of first refusal, or ROFR, is a common clause in contracts. It's also remarkably powerful: by giving one party exclusive access to a transaction before anybody else...CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionTorys
ArticleDEI Considerations For Canadian Companies Operating In The U.S.On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order banning all diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the U.S. federal government.GlobalCorporate/Commercial LawTorys