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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 24, 2021

The impact of CAR T cell patenting on access to therapy in Canada

A recent U.S. court decision provided narrow patent scope for a basic CAR T therapy patent.

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Osler Update September 23, 2021

Can employers mandate vaccines? Answering the biggest COVID-19 employment and labour law questions

Osler’s Shaun Parker and Adam Rempel on safety measures, vaccine mandates and privacy concerns as more employees return to the workplace in the...

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Osler Update September 21, 2021

ESG investing and financing for pension funds – GPFA webinar

“It just makes too much sense for both issuers and investors.” Osler’s Timothy Hughes and Michael Innes joined an international panel presented...

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ESG investing and financing for pension funds – GPFA webinar
Osler Update September 14, 2021

CANLIF 2021 Legal Department Survey & Report

In-house legal departments at Canadian organizations have been under increased pressure over the last year to manage the needs of the business...

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Osler Update September 10, 2021

Getting ready for the opening of iGaming in Ontario

Gaming operators and gaming-related suppliers participating in the igaming scheme in Ontario will need to comply with the Registrar’s Standards for...

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Osler Update September 9, 2021

Proposed amendments to the Québec Charter of the French Language – impacts on labour relations

Significant amendments have been proposed to the Charter of the French Language in Québec.

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Osler Update September 9, 2021

Government of Québec proposes stricter French language law: what franchisors need to know

Significant amendments have been proposed to the Charter of the French Language in Québec.

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Osler Update September 3, 2021

Updated Canadian administrative guidance on competent authority assistance

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released its first update in 16 years to its administrative guidance on seeking assistance from the Canadian...

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Osler Update September 1, 2021

Energy and economy in transition: the challenges and opportunities on the way to a low-carbon future

Sander Duncanson discusses legal and logistical challenges, promising opportunities and implications for businesses and lawyers in Canada’s energy...

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Osler Update September 1, 2021

Privacy class actions gaining popularity

The past decade has seen a significant increase in the number of Canadian class actions filed following data breaches.

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