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Blog March 4, 2022

FSRA proposes interpretation level guidance on Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund assessment calculations and deadlines

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has proposed guidance on  acceptable valuation dates and for deadlines for...

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FSRA proposes interpretation level guidance on Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund assessment calculations and deadlines
Osler Update February 28, 2022

Canada’s sanctions and measures on Russia: what Canadian businesses need to know

Following the invasion of Ukraine, Canada and its allies have announced significant economic sanctions on Russia, including the removal of several...

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Osler Update February 25, 2022

B.C. introduces new marketplace facilitator rules for its provincial sales tax

British Columbia has proposed new rules that would expand provincial sales tax requirements to online marketplace facilitators, following similar...

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Osler Update February 23, 2022

Canada announces fresh sanctions on Russia over actions in Ukraine

The Canadian federal government has announced new sanctions on Russia over its activities in Ukraine, with implications for Canadian businesses.

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Blog February 16, 2022

New emergency measures: implications for financial services providers

In response to the ongoing blockades and protests against pandemic restrictions, on February 14, 2022, the federal government invoked the Emergencies...

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New emergency measures: implications for financial services providers
Blog February 15, 2022

Ottawa releases draft legislation to fix contribution errors in defined contribution pension plans

On February 4, 2022, the Department of Finance released for public comment a set of draft legislative proposals to implement previously announced tax...

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Ottawa releases draft legislation to fix contribution errors in defined contribution pension plans
Blog February 1, 2022

OSFI announces intention to release climate risk management guidance

On January 14, 2022, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced via press release that it intends to release later...

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OSFI announces intention to release climate risk management guidance
Blog January 24, 2022

Bank of Canada and OSFI release findings of joint pilot project on climate change transition risk scenarios

Osler lawyer Jonathan Wypych provides his analysis of the Bank of Canada and OSFI’s joint final report on their pilot climate scenario analysis...

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Bank of Canada and OSFI release findings of joint pilot project on climate change transition risk scenarios
Osler Update January 10, 2022

Ontario Superior Court denies leave in securities class action against Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

Denying leave to commence a secondary market securities class proceeding last week, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice underscores the courts’...

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Blog December 22, 2021

Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce elicits potential enforcement changes in proposed Capital Markets Act

The draft of Ontario’s proposed Capital Markets Act includes several recommendations designed to modernize and enhance the OSC’s...

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Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce elicits potential enforcement changes  in proposed Capital Markets Act