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How well does Canadian law protect information products? The case of patents over diagnostic methods

While patent law exists to protect the technical contributions of inventors, a recent Australian case illustrates the difficulties of enforcing...

Canadian federal government releases significant package of draft tax legislation

Finance Canada releases significant draft tax legislation, including new limits on interest deductions and expanded CRA audit powers.

Diversity at Osler: 2021 Year in Review

The report discusses several programs and initiatives that we developed and participated in throughout 2021.

Site-specific disclosure is critical to mitigating risk in franchising

Did you know that Canadian franchisors should disclose material site-specific information at the time of granting a franchise, during a franchise...

Critical minerals: A test for the Canadian mining industry

While the pivot away from fossil fuels as a power source is not a new concept.

Government initiatives accelerate new investments in energy transition across Western Canada

The push towards energy transition and a net-zero future accelerated over the last year, promising significant new investment in Western Canada in...

Ontario Superior Court denies leave in securities class action against Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

Denying leave to commence a secondary market securities class proceeding last week, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice underscores the courts’...

Bill 96 and business: How Québec’s proposals will affect its companies, employees and labour rights

Bill 96 and business: How Québec’s proposals will affect its companies, employees and labour rights.

CUSMA panel issues decision on Canada’s interpretation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement

Certain supply management practices in Canada’s dairy industry violate its commitments under the new Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, the...