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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 September 18, 2023

Next phase of Competition Act amendments on the fast track

Late last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled plans to introduce additional significant amendments to the Competition Act, including giving...

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Osler Update September 15, 2023

Employees affected: Superior Court of Québec clarifies the status of employee claims in CCAA proceedings

A recent judgment clarifies the scope of employee claims affected by a CCAA plan of arrangement.

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Employees affected: Superior Court of Québec clarifies the status of employee claims in CCAA proceedings
Osler Update September 14, 2023

CPTPP panel releases decision on Canada’s practices regarding allocation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement

The regulation of Canada’s dairy industry continues to be a point of contention between Canada and its trading partners. We look at the CPTPP...

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CPTPP panel releases decision on Canada’s practices regarding allocation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement
Osler Update September 13, 2023

Alberta Utilities Commission provides update regarding inquiry into development of electricity generation in Alberta

The Alberta Utilities Commission has released further details regarding their inquiry into renewable electricity generation.

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Osler Update September 12, 2023

IOSCO unveils consultation report on global DeFi regulation

The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published its second report in accordance with its Crypto-Asset Roadmap, Policy...

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Osler Update September 11, 2023

Ontario Superior Court rules on fair value in Baffinland dissent decision

In a recent decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) found that the price at which a takeover bid process was ultimately...

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Ontario Superior Court rules on fair value in Baffinland dissent decision
Osler Update September 8, 2023

Update to the Government of Alberta pause on new renewable energy project approvals

The Alberta Utilities Commission will continue to process renewable energy project applications up to the approval stage, outlining new interim...

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Osler Update August 31, 2023

Automatic renewals in Canadian consumer protection law

With the explosion of online service offerings over the last decade, subscription plans have become a significant source of income for many...

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Automatic renewals in Canadian consumer protection law
Osler Update August 28, 2023

Lessons learned: Alberta Court refuses to approve plan of arrangement

A recent decision by the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta provides important guidance about how courts scrutinize whether an arrangement is fair...

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Lessons learned: Alberta Court refuses to approve plan of arrangement
Osler Update August 28, 2023

Bill C-228: What secured parties need to know

Bill C-228, known as the “Pension Protection Act” (the PPA) received Royal Assent in April 2023 and is now law.

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Bill C-228: What secured parties need to know

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