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New York Court of Appeals clarifies UCC Article 8 choice of law rules for validity of securities

A recent New York Court of Appeals decision regarding the validity of certain secured notes issued by Venezuela’s state oil company provides...

Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal clarifies considerations for a private placement in the face of an unsolicited takeover bid in Aimia

The OSC has provided helpful guidance in assessing whether a private placement undertaken in the face of a take-over bid is an improper defensive...

PDAC 2024 delivers mixed signals as attendees look for answers to industry challenges

PDAC 2024 kicked off with a strong start with large crowds and a buzz of optimism seeking answers to industry challenges.

Guide to new Canadian trust reporting rules

New rules expand which trusts have to file Canadian returns and what information is required. The first reporting deadline under the new rules is...

Department of Finance releases consultation papers on patent box regime and SR&ED

The Department of Finance opened two consultations regarding a new patent box regime and the existing SR&ED program with comments due by April 15.

Québec further tightens language rules for commerce and business: what you need to know

Québec is making further changes to its language law, with proposed amendments to the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business.

Canada’s new Online Harms Act (C-63): what you need to know

The Government of Canada introduced its long-anticipated online harms legislation, Bill C-63, on February 26. We look at the key duties the bill...

Canada amends Russia sanctions to combat sanctions evasion

On February 21, 2024, Canada expanded the scope of its sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, with amendments aimed in large...

Recent developments impacting unanimous shareholder agreements in Ontario

Two recent Ontario cases illustrate how common provisions in unanimous shareholder agreements could be interpreted when majority and minority...

AUC inquiry update: Alberta to declare no-build zones and mandatory reclamation security requirements for renewable energy projects

On February 28, Alberta announced intended changes to its electricity generation regime, including an “agriculture first” approach and buffer...