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Les services de diffusion continue en ligne devront contribuer 5 % de leurs revenus à des fonds prescrits

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

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Streaming Services Required to Contribute 5% of Revenues to Prescribed Funds

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

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Le CRTC publie une mise à jour du plan réglementaire en vue de moderniser le cadre de radiodiffusion du Canada

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

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CRTC Releases Updated Regulatory Plan to Modernize Canada’s Broadcasting Framework

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

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Canada's M&A Landscape and Deal Making Trends: Q1 2024

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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

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What’s Hot and What’s Not in Canadian Venture Capital Funding

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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

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Entrée en vigueur de la Loi sur les nouvelles en ligne : Publication du Règlement sur l’application et l’exemption

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

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Online News Act Now in Effect: New Application, Exemption Regulations Released

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

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Premières décisions du CRTC sur la réglementation des entreprises de radiodiffusion en ligne au Canada

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

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CRTC Issues First Decisions Regulating Online Broadcasting Undertakings in Canada

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

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Le CRTC publie son plan pour la mise en œuvre de la Loi sur les nouvelles en ligne

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

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Canada Adds Exemptions from Hours of Work Requirements for Certain Employees in Banking, Telecommunications and Broadcasting,...

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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

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The CRTC Publishes Its Online News Act Implementation Plan

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

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Recent and Upcoming Changes Affecting Federally Regulated Employers

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

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Federal Court of Appeal Dismisses Competition Commissioner's Appeal in Rogers/Shaw/Videotron Deal

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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

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La Chambre des communes dépose le projet de loi C-26 pour encadrer la cybersécurité dans certains secteurs

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

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House of Commons Introduces Bill C-26: Proposed Federal Cybersecurity Legislation

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

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Set-Aside Applications Cannot Be Used to Reargue Merits of the Claim

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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

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[Event] 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium - March 30th - 31st, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

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The Right To Disconnect in Federally-Regulated Workplaces

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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

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China Mobile Case Illustrates Breadth of Canada’s National Security Review Regime

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

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Gaming & Hospitality Legal News, Volume 12, Number 18: Attorney General of Quebec v. Canadian Wireless Telecommunications...

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(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

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Update on Virtual Execution of Estate Planning Documents in Alberta

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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

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How to Get a Deal Done During COVID-19: A Western Perspective

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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

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] 20th Annual Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium - October 6th - 7th, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm MDT

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

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