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The privacy officer’s changing role in the age of innovation and AI

A panel discussion on emerging privacy risks and the changing role of in-house counsel was an important part of the second annual Privacy Conference...

Cybersecurity and privacy: key takeaways from our second annual conference

In October, Osler’s Montréal office hosted the firm’s second annual Privacy Conference, organized by the Privacy and Data Management team.

Ontario court reaffirms that compensable loss is a ‘fundamental prerequisite’ to certification of a class action

The Court denied certification to a proposed class action, finding that such a proceeding was not the preferable procedure.

The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory

A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.

Simplifying the execution of notarized obligations: a new mechanism under Québec law

A recently introduced draft regulation marks significant changes to the current framework in Québec.

A rare common sense win for employers in Ontario: Li v. Wayfair

Employers should regularly update their employment agreements to ensure the language reflects the latest case law developments.

Alberta Court of Appeal confirms systemic challenges to Alberta’s consultation regime may proceed to trial

Significant changes to Alberta’s Crown-Indigenous consultation process could result from a recent legal challenge.

Raising the bar: how Bill 29’s next phase redefines warranty standards in Québec

This summer, the Québec government published draft regulatory amendments to implement the new statutory “warranty of good working order."

Court of Appeal overturns the application of a contractual limitation period in a construction contract

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed the issue of contractual and statutory limitation periods in construction disputes.

Connect with Osler at IBA 2025 in Toronto!

Osler, your Canadian partner As a proud host of the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in Toronto, we are delighted to welcome our global peers from...