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Canada Seeks Business Input on CUSMA Ahead of 2026 Joint Review

On August 17, 2024, the Government of Canada initiated a public consultation on the operation of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA or the Agreement). The Government is seeking views on what is working well with...more

After the New Bill C-69: A Plan, a Directive and then What?

In recent months, the Government of Canada took several steps that may alter the regulatory system for natural resource and infrastructure projects, and "clean growth projects" in particular....more

Economic Outlook: Saving, Investment and Productivity Growth - 2024 Mid-Year

Discussions with investors in Asia, Europe and the United States provide valuable insight into the state of Canada’s economy. Views reflect reality and perception. Both matter. Investors universally envy our potential, our...more

B.C. and Haida Nation Release Haida Title Lands Agreement

On March 28, 2024, British Columbia and the Council of the Haida Nation released the draft Gaayhllxid • Gíihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement (“Draft Agreement”) which would recognize Haida Nation’s...more

B.C. Provides Indigenous Nations Larger Role in Emergency Management

On November 8, 2023, substantial changes to B.C.'s emergency preparedness legislation took effect. Bill 31-2023, the Emergency and Disaster Management Act, (EDMA) replaced the Emergency Program Act, RSBC 1996, c 111 (the...more

Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise Launches First Complaint-Based Investigation

On July 11, 2023, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) announced the launch of two separate investigations into allegations that Uyghur forced labour was used in the supply chains and operations of two...more

New Canadian Economic Sanctions "Deemed Ownership" Rule Now in Force

On June 22, 2023, Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 (formerly Bill C-47) received Royal Assent. Among the various other measures in this omnibus bill, the Act made significant amendments to Canada's autonomous sanctions...more

Canadian Government Introduces Legislation to Add Sanctions 50% Rule and Update Rules on Ownership and Control

On April 20, 2023, Canada's federal government introduced Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Among the numerous legislative changes contained in this...more

Canada Introduces Mandatory Forced Labour Prevention Reporting Legislation

On May, 3, 2023, the House of Commons passed Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the Act). The Act introduces a public...more

What Canada's New Forced Labour Reporting Law (Bill S-211) Means for Businesses

After several stalled efforts in recent years (see previous Bennett Jones blog posts on Bill C-423 and Bill S-216), Parliament is poised to pass a supply chain transparency law aimed at preventing and reducing the risk of...more

Government of Canada Proposes Significant Amendments to the Investment Canada Act

On December 7, 2022, François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), announced several proposed amendments to the national security regime under the Investment Canada Act (ICA)...more

Bennett Jones Fall 2022 Economic Outlook: Managing Risks and Taking Action

Renowned U.S. economist Larry Summers said last October that “we’ve got the most complex, disparate, and cross-cutting set of challenges that I think I can remember in the 40 years I’ve been following this stuff.” This...more

Deciding on a Digital Dollar: The Necessary Steps for Canada

Key Takeaways from a Second Virtual Workshop with Canadian and International Experts on the Digitalization of Money - On April 26, 2022, the Centre for International Governance Innovation and Bennett Jones hosted a virtual...more

National Indigenous Economic Strategy Rebuilding Indigenous Economies

On June 6, 2022, a coalition made up of more than 25 Indigenous organizations from across Canada released a National Indigenous Economic Strategy designed exclusively by Indigenous leaders, institutions and organizations. The...more

Canada's Federal Budget 2022 and Canadian Sanctions Implications

As explained in our recent insight on the 2022 Canadian Federal Budget, on April 7, 2022, the Federal Government of Canada released Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. The Budget sets the...more

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