In the context of the energy transition, the Quebec government has announced a draft regulation to reserve a 300-megawatt (MW) block of electricity from solar photovoltaic sources.

The Canadian government recently presented climate change as the cornerstone to its economic recovery program, aiming to stimulate the economy while achieving its goals under the ...

In 2023, private capital pooled funds continued to be an excellent vehicle for investors to invest in different asset classes while allowing for diversity of investments.

Canada has a vibrant life sciences and pharmaceutical industry, with a broad array of firms conducting research and developing innovative medicines, generic medicines, biosimilar products...

Les modifications apportées à la Loi sur Investissement Canada (la « LIC »), dont certaines sont entrées en vigueur récemment et d'autres prendront effet ultérieurement...

On November 12, 2020, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) published a new Contract Security Manual (CSM) that details the security standards

On April 1st, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the application for leave to appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal of Québec in Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, 2020 QCCA 943.

Thanks to Bill 5, recently passed by the Alberta Legislature, the maximum amount for a Provincial Court of Alberta (Court) civil claim could significantly increase from C$50,000 to C$200,000.

Can litigants introduce fresh evidence on an application to set aside a decision of an arbitral tribunal about whether it has jurisdiction to hear a dispute? According to the Ontario Court of Appeal's recent decision...

This is an update to our February 2023 Blakes Bulletin: Provincial Court of Alberta: New Year, New Maximum Claims Limit? regarding the passing of Bill 5 by the Alberta Legislature on December 15, 2022.

To help businesses and public sector entities comply with these changes, the Quebec Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (CAI) has significantly updated its website with new guidance...

As the legal and commercial landscape around construction projects continues to evolve, so must the contracts that govern these projects. In recent years, courts and contracting parties have emphasized how agreements...

Involving experts early and thoughtfully in construction projects is critical to mitigating disputes and achieving successful outcomes.

Nor would this right apply after the transaction has completed and title has transferred.

In April 2021, the Canadian government released the 2021 federal budget, including a number of proposed tax changes.

This Guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario.

Blakes is pleased to launch its third annual Canadian Cybersecurity Trends Study. It analyzes key data points in the type and volume of cybersecurity incidents across Canada.

Like the rest of the APPRs, there are administrative monetary penalties for non-compliance.

A series of recent settlements in the United States relating to record-keeping violations, with fines totalling over US$1-billion, offer a reminder to Canadian securities firms of the importance...

After weeks of uncertainty, the new tariffs have finally arrived, leaving many North American businesses to deal with significant challenges.