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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 July 26, 2021

Federal Court recognizes the Crown’s duty to consult on economic benefits linked to Aboriginal rights

On July 19, 2021, Canada’s Federal Court released its decision in Ermineskin Cree Nation v Canada (Environment and Climate Change), 2021 FC 758...

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Osler Update July 22, 2021

The Court of Québec’s jurisdiction over civil matters must be revised, says the SCC

In a ruling dated June 30, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Québec to hear civil cases in...

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The Court of Québec’s jurisdiction over civil matters must be revised, says the SCC
Osler Update July 21, 2021

Another Canadian court denies certification of Cambridge Analytica class action

The Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan recently dismissed the plaintiff’s application for class certification in Kish v. Facebook, Inc., a...

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Osler Update July 19, 2021

Scientific Research and Experimental Development: Is improving cost efficiency relevant?

In 2012 and 2013, 6398316 Canada Inc. designed and successfully constructed a house that required no grid-tied fuel for heating and cooling (such as...

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Scientific Research and Experimental Development: Is improving cost efficiency relevant?
Osler Update July 19, 2021

Sources of ethical obligations in international arbitration

When participating in international arbitration cases, counsel can be subject to a multiplicity of ethical obligations.

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Sources of ethical obligations in international arbitration
Osler Update July 16, 2021

Une banque correspondante n’assume pas le rôle d’une autorité de contrôle, d’un vérificateur ou d’assureur conclut la Cour supérieure de l’Ontario

La Cour supérieure de l’Ontario affirme qu’avec le recul, c’est toujours plus clair (« Hindsight is 20/20 ») alors qu’elle rejette les...

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Osler Update July 9, 2021

Understanding recent changes to non-GAAP and other financial measure disclosure

In their Osler Update, authors Daniel Kolibar, Kelsey Armstrong and Lindsay Hofer comment on National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other...

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Osler Update July 7, 2021

British Columbia Supreme Court issues precedent-setting cumulative effects decision

In their Osler Update, authors Sander Duncanson, Martin Ignasiak, Tommy Gelbman, Olivia Dixon and Tyler Warchola comment on the recent British...

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British Columbia Supreme Court issues precedent-setting cumulative effects decision
Osler Update July 7, 2021

FINTRAC gets flexible with new anti-money laundering requirements

Osler’s Elizabeth Sale and Haley Adams break down the substantial legislative amendments and FINTRAC’s comprehensive guidance documents aimed at...

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Osler Update July 6, 2021

ESG and executive compensation in Canada

Despite increasing momentum for ESG initiatives, some Canadian corporations face difficulties in adopting specific action plans.

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ESG and executive compensation in Canada

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