Patent Considerations in View of the Nearshoring Trends to the Americas
No Password Required: Education Lead at Semgrep and Former Czar for Canada’s Election Security
4 Key Takeaways | Major U.S. Supreme Court Trademark & Copyright Decisions
Hidden Traffic : New Human Trafficking and Child Labor Regulation in Canada with Sean Stephenson
[Podcast] Catching Up on Canadian Environmental Regulation
[Podcast] USMCA in Review, with C.J. Mahoney, Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative
Episode 4 - USMCA and the trade relationship between the U.S.A, Mexico, & China
Five Questions, Five Answers: Electric Mobility Canada on Its Promises for a Cleaner Economy
Five Questions, Five Answers: The Voice of Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers
The Great Green North: A Discussion on Canada’s Environmental Regulations
Blakes Continuity Podcast: Cutting Through the Weeds: A Look at Environmental Issues Impacting Businesses
Balado continuité – Environnement : nouveautés du régime d’autorisation québécois
Blakes Continuity Podcast: What to Expect When Insolvency Crosses the Border
Infrastructure and Indigenous Engagement
A Way Forward: Energy Industry Ready to Fuel Canada's Recovery
Blakes Continuity Podcast: The Moving Landscape of Foreign Investments
Blakes Continuity Podcast: COVID-19: The Regulatory Impact on Pensions
Employment and Labour in the Time of COVID-19
Nota Bene Episode 70: Examining the USMCA: Is it Simply a Rebranded NAFTA? with Scott Maberry
This Week in FCPA-Episode 96, 2018 - the Opening Day edition
Le 4 juin 2024, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a publié la Politique réglementaire de radiodiffusion CRTC 2024-121 (la « Décision »), laquelle impose une exigence de...more
On June 4, 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2024-121 (Decision), which imposes a base financial contribution requirement of 5% of “annual...more
Le 6 mai 2024, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a publié une version mise à jour du plan réglementaire en vue de moderniser le cadre de radiodiffusion du Canada (le « plan...more
On May 6, 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) published an updated version of its Regulatory plan to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework (Updated Plan)....more
United States and global M&A rebounded in the first quarter of 2024, powered by the return of mega deals worth US$10 billion or more. According to Bloomberg, global deal values are up about 21 percent year-on-year to more...more
Key Findings - - U.S. investors show strong and sustained interest - Canadian government-backed funds lead domestic investment - Non-dilutive funding emerges as a dominant force - Majority of investments are in...more
Le 19 décembre 2023, le gouverneur en conseil a publié le Règlement sur l’application et l’exemption se rapportant à la Loi sur les nouvelles en ligne (le « Règlement »), ce qui a entraîné l’entrée en vigueur de la Loi sur...more
On December 19, 2023, the Governor in Council issued the Online News Act Application and Exemption Regulations (Regulations), bringing the Online News Act (Act) into force. The Regulations introduce significant modifications...more
Le 29 septembre 2023, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a rendu ses deux premières décisions réglementant les entreprises de radiodiffusion en ligne, lesquelles comprennent...more
On September 29, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued its first two decisions regulating online broadcasting undertakings, which include video and audio streaming services, and...more
Le 24 août 2023, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a publié son plan pour la mise en œuvre de la Loi sur les nouvelles en ligne (la « Loi »). La consultation publique sur la...more
On August 16, 2023, Canada published Regulation SOR/2023-180 under the Canada Labour Code (CLC) (Amending Regulation). The Amending Regulation exempts certain classes of employees in the banking, telecommunications and...more
On August 24, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released its plan to implement the Online News Act (the Act). Public consultations will begin in fall 2023....more
Canadian employers in federally regulated industries (which include industries such as telecommunications, air/rail travel, and banking, among others) may want to note a number of recent and upcoming changes that will impact...more
Significance of Decision for Competition Law - - Transaction is the first merger to be fully contested by the Commissioner prior to closing. - The Tribunal and Federal Court of Appeal expedited their decisions,...more
Le 14 juin 2022, la Chambre des communes du Canada a déposé le projet de loi C-26, lequel prévoit l’imposition de diverses obligations en matière de cybersécurité aux organisations désignées exerçant des activités dans quatre...more
On June 14, 2022, the House of Commons of Canada introduced Bill C-26, which would impose a series of cybersecurity-related obligations on designated organizations in four key federally regulated sectors: telecommunications,...more
The Ontario trial court has once again emphasized that an application to set aside an arbitral award under Article 34 of the Model Law is not to be used as an opportunity to reargue the merits of the claim. Under Article...more
A must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern infrastructure and resource development. The Canadian Institute’s 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium is your opportunity to ask...more
The "right to disconnect" refers to an employee's ability to not engage in work-related communications (emails, texts, telephone calls, video calls, etc.) while off duty....more
After operating in Canada for five years, China Mobile International (Canada) Inc. (CMI) was ordered by the Canadian government in August 2021 to shut down or divest its Canadian operations because of national security...more
(Procureur général du Québec v. Association canadienne des télécommunications sans fil) - Overview The Canadian Criminal Code(the “Code”) sets out the parameters of legal gaming in Canada pursuant to section 91 (27) of the...more
On May 15, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta introduced temporary legislative changes to allow for virtual signing and witnessing of Wills, Enduring Power of Attorneys and Personal Directives (Estate...more
While COVID-19 caused a dramatic slowdown to the deal-making boom of the last several years, we expect to see a resurgence in M&A activity in Canada and globally. Reuters reported that, "a deal frenzy in September led to a...more
Join us virtually for a must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern resource development. Connect with key northern stakeholders for crucial insight on the future of Arctic activity, and...more