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.

On March 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) that, in mass termination situations, would afford employees who work solely from home...

On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received royal assent. The Bill significantly amends Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) legislation...

The Investment Canada Act has evolved from a primarily economic assessment tool into a national security-focused regime, fundamentally changing how foreign investments are reviewed and approved in Canada.

This is the third instalment in a series examining large retail insolvencies in Canada from the perspective of various stakeholders. This article discusses insolvencies from the perspective...

Alberta has taken another significant step toward the implementation of its regulated iGaming market with the announcement of an official market launch date.

Expansion and contraction rights can be valuable tools in the commercial leasing context, benefitting both landlords and tenants by balancing tenant adaptability with landlord predictability. However, because these rights reallocate risk, costs and control between the parties, they should be carefully negotiated to reflect business realities and clearly drafted to ensure risks are appropriately addressed.

Blakes is pleased to launch its sixth Canadian Cybersecurity Trends Study, drawing on our frontline experience advising organizations on complex cybersecurity matters across Canada.

The Global Legal Innovation Challenge is a partnership between Blakes and LegalX, the legal technology cluster at the MaRS Discovery District, one of the world's leading innovation hubs.