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Articles: 11-20 of 24

Canada’s 2026 privacy priorities: data sovereignty, open banking and AI

Canada, USA - December 4 2025 2026 will bring further significant changes in privacy legislation, as well as new non-legislative tools and regulatory mechanisms.

Canada’s crypto realignment: focus on stablecoins and global tax transparency

Canada - December 4 2025 2025 marked another transformative year for cryptocurrency regulation in Canada, with securities regulators and financial authorities introducing…

Hot topics in financial services M&A

Canada - December 4 2025 Wealth and asset management businesses are increasingly popular targets for acquisition, including from private equity buyers…

Evolving consumer protection laws will affect suppliers

Canada - December 4 2025 Consumer protection reforms in Québec, Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick will require many suppliers to update online sales practices in…

AI training on trial: the next legal frontier in copyright law

Canada - December 4 2025 Fundamental legal questions about the use of copyrighted materials for training AI models are being litigated in Canada and the U.S. Pending cases…

Canadian and U.S. regulatory developments are reshaping market oversight

Canada, USA - December 4 2025 Canadian enforcement now prioritizes investor protection and quicker action against market misconduct, with an emphasis on restitution over…

Building Canada: advancing national priorities and projects

Canada - December 4 2025 The Building Canada Act (BCA) aims to expedite national interest projects by Streamlining federal approvals through the Major Projects Office…

From AML to AI: regulatory developments in the financial services landscape

Canada - December 4 2025 2026 is poised to be a pivotal year for compliance and enforcement in the Canadian financial services industry. From enhanced anti-money laundering…

Search funds in Canada: navigating cross-border challenges

Canada - December 4 2025 Search funds are increasingly popular in Canada but can face structural and tax inefficiencies when formed as U.S. LLCs…

International trade: navigating the rapidly changing landscape

Canada, USA - December 4 2025 In 2026, Canadian trade policy will remain driven by U.S. tariffs, plus CUSMA/USMCA renegotiations, which will impact sectors like automotive…