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Privacy in the spotlight: insights from our second annual conference in Montréal

The major themes from the second annual Privacy Conference in Montréal were presented in five Updates.

Year-in-review: privacy litigation highlights

Osler’s Privacy Conference discussed key trends in privacy law, focusing on litigation and regulatory decisions.

Ontario court grants anti-suit injunction to enjoin foreign arbitration in ongoing crypto litigation

The court granted an anti-suit injunction preventing Binance from pursuing arbitration in Hong Kong related to an Ontario class action.

Competition Tribunal denies leave in first decision under new public-interest test for private applicants

The decision marks a crucial moment for private competition law enforcement in Canada.

Sealing the sacred: court protects Indigenous cultural information

The Supreme Court of B.C. recognized the importance of protecting sensitive Indigenous cultural information while facilitating access to justice.

UNDRIP in B.C. law: Court of Appeal confirms immediate effect and targets mineral claim regime

B.C. has been instructed by the courts to resolve the inconsistencies between the province’s mineral claims regime and UNDRIP rights and standards.

British Columbia’s Construction Prompt Payment Act: from cash-flow friction to clear framework

Recently introduced legislation in B.C. sets clear timelines for construction invoicing and payments.

10 Privacy Trends of 2025

For privacy professionals, the 10 privacy trends of 2025 show a steady rise in regulatory expectations.

Québec’s Bill 10: new rules for subscriptions and ticket resale practices – what businesses need to know

The proposals would create a new legal framework for businesses in these sectors, amplifying risk in class action matters and regulatory scrutiny.

Reconciling Aboriginal title and private property rights on unceded land

In the intersection between Aboriginal title and private property rights, the courts are addressing questions about land ownership on unceded...