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Bitcoin-backed lending: opportunities and considerations for financial institutions

Traditional financial institutions are increasingly seeking opportunities to engage with cryptocurrency.

A practical approach to enhancing cybersecurity trust: standards and validation programs for SMEs

The need to implement cybersecurity controls based on accessible, pragmatic and achievable standards is critical.

Tokenized carbon credits: how blockchain is revolutionizing carbon markets

We deconstruct the concept of carbon credits, explain the process of tokenization and discuss the benefits, challenges and applicable regulations.

Recent decisions confirm reasonableness of hospital mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies

Recent decisions confirm the reasonableness of hospitals’ mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies during the pandemic.

Trump tariffs: the U.S. first strike and Canada’s retaliation

We explain how, when and to which goods the U.S. tariffs apply, as well as how Canada is retaliating and which goods are affected.

Québec adopts its regulation prohibiting motor vehicles and internal combustion engines by 2035

The regulation is part of Québec’s actions to achieve its goal of 100% zero-emission vehicles sales by 2035.

Trump tariffs: one day, not day one

Businesses may want to consider tariff mitigation strategies in the wake of threats by U.S. President Trump.

Québec privacy commissioner continues to set high bar for biometric data processing: lessons for businesses

Québec privacy regulators continue enforcement action against companies that use facial recognition and other biometric identification technologies.

M&A transactions involving AI companies: representations and warranties

Companies that develop AI technologies have become highly attractive acquisition targets.

Updated guidance and lessons learned after second year under Canada’s Supply Chains Act

Businesses should expect the status quo in 2025 for reporting requirements under Canada’s Supply Chains Act.