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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 November 16, 2023

Saskatchewan introduces comprehensive franchise legislation

Saskatchewan could soon become the seventh Canadian province to enact franchise legislation. We look at the notable features of the proposed bill and...

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Saskatchewan introduces comprehensive franchise legislation
Osler Update November 15, 2023

What secured lenders need to know when taking a pledge of shares in Alberta or British Columbia ULCs

This article is intended to provide a high-level overview of key points of interest to a lender dealing with an unlimited liability company (ULC)...

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What secured lenders need to know when taking a pledge of shares in Alberta or British Columbia ULCs
Osler Update November 10, 2023

Consumer protection considerations in the era of artificial intelligence

Through technology innovation, businesses offering artificial intelligence (AI) products and services are shaping consumers’ daily lives in...

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Consumer protection considerations in the era of artificial intelligence
Osler Update November 10, 2023

CRA revises and expands its guidance on mandatory disclosure rules

On November 2, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) revised and expanded its guidance on the Canadian mandatory disclosure rules. The most important...

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CRA revises and expands its guidance on mandatory disclosure rules
Osler Update November 7, 2023

CIRO Rule Consolidation kicks off with Phase 1 proposals

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has published for comment Phase 1 of its Rule Consolidation Project proposals. What...

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CIRO Rule Consolidation kicks off with Phase 1 proposals
Osler Update November 6, 2023

Ontario enhances the HST rebate for purpose-built rental properties

On November 1, 2023, Ontario announced that it would increase the harmonized sales tax (HST) rebate on qualifying purpose-built rental housing in...

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Ontario enhances the HST rebate for purpose-built rental properties
Osler Update November 3, 2023

Canadian mandatory disclosure rules update: first list of designated notifiable transactions released

First list of designated notifiable transactions under the Canadian mandatory disclosure rules published.

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Canadian mandatory disclosure rules update: first list of designated notifiable transactions released
Osler Update October 27, 2023

Ontario Court of Appeal confirms distinction between treaty and fiduciary obligations and rejects constructive trust as appropriate remedy for Crown breaches of treaty duties

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal provides clarity on the Crown’s treaty obligations, the defences available for breaching those...

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Osler Update October 20, 2023

Court finds British Columbia liable for misfeasance in public office for decisions denying regulatory permits

A recent B.C. Supreme Court decision regarding misfeasance in public office has important implications for future claims against government in the...

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Osler Update October 18, 2023

Addressing Canada’s housing attainability crisis

The laws of supply and demand have not been revoked: if home prices and rents are rising faster than the price of everything else, then demand for...

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Addressing Canada’s housing attainability crisis

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