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Featured Osler Updates May 11, 2026

Forever chemicals, forever liability? The rise of PFAS class actions in Canada

Canadian courts are now grappling with claims over alleged contamination from PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”

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Forever chemicals, forever liability? The rise of PFAS class actions in Canada
Featured Osler Updates April 29, 2026

Spring Economic Update 2026

The Spring Economic Update includes changes to the CCUS Investment Tax Credit and the employee ownership trust capital gains exemption.

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Featured Osler Updates April 16, 2026

Recent decision highlights need for precision in seller restrictive covenants in Canadian M&A transactions

Canadian courts will scrutinize restrictive covenants for reasonableness, rejecting those deemed unreasonable.

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Osler Update March 18, 2025

Transfer pricing in times of tariff turmoil

We examine the intricate relationship between tariffs and transfer pricing, with insight on how protectionist measures impact pricing.

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Transfer pricing in times of tariff turmoil
Osler Update March 18, 2025

The emerging role of open source in advancing AI adoption

Open source significantly contributes to influencing the future of AI by shaping innovation, regulatory discussion and governance.

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The emerging role of open source in advancing AI adoption
Osler Update March 14, 2025

Federal government fast-tracks changes to Canada’s AML regime

We discuss the changes that affect factoring companies, cheque cashing businesses and other financial services businesses.

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Federal government fast-tracks changes to Canada’s AML regime
Osler Update March 7, 2025

PDAC 2025: amid so much uncertainty, where do we go from here?

This year’s PDAC leaves more questions than answers.

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PDAC 2025: amid so much uncertainty, where do we go from here?
Osler Update March 6, 2025

Honouring Canadian privacy trailblazers on International Women’s Day

We take the opportunity to reflect on the achievements of women who have shaped the field of privacy in Canada.

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Honouring Canadian privacy trailblazers on International Women’s Day
Osler Update March 6, 2025

Preparing for amendments to derivatives trade reporting rules

On July 25, 2025, amendments to trade reporting rules for derivatives transactions will come into force.

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Preparing for amendments to derivatives trade reporting rules
Osler Update March 5, 2025

On guard for thee: update to the Canadian national security guidelines

The impact of a foreign investment on Canada’s economic security has been explicitly added as a factor of national security review.

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On guard for thee: update to the Canadian national security guidelines
Osler Update February 21, 2025

Trump tariffs: President Trump proposes new measures on trading partners to address ‘non-reciprocal’ trade

We explain the memo, practical challenges, how Canada could be affected and its implications for international trade.

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Trump tariffs: President Trump proposes new measures on trading partners to address ‘non-reciprocal’ trade
Osler Update February 19, 2025

Raising the bar: updated Capital Accumulation Plan Guidelines increase plan sponsor obligations

Plan sponsors of defined contribution retirement and/or savings plans should consider an independent review of their plan for compliance.

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Raising the bar: updated Capital Accumulation Plan Guidelines increase plan sponsor obligations
Osler Update February 13, 2025

Trump tariffs: second strike hits steel and aluminum

We discuss the scope of the reimposed tariffs, what businesses need to know and what it could mean for the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

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Trump tariffs: second strike hits steel and aluminum