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Two-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine: New Sanctions Designations and Expansion of Export Prohibitions

Feb 28, 2024

To coincide with the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Canada announced new sanctions and financial reporting obligations.

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2024 Changes to Canada’s Thresholds for Merger Notification and Investment Canada Act Reviews

Feb 28, 2024

Providing updates on the 2024 merger thresholds under Canada's Competition Act and Investment Canada Act.

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Update on 2024 Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Obligation: New Guidance and Mandatory Questionnaire

Jan 16, 2024

Canadian and international businesses must file their first annual report on forced labour and child labour in supply chains by May 31, 2024.

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CETA, TCA, CPTPP and CUKFTA – The Web of Trade Agreements Between Canada and the UK

Nov 15, 2023

Canada and the UK will maintain a strong trade relationship and preferential market access through a complex and expansive web of trade agreements.

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A New Intelligence Creeps into the Capital Markets

Nov 7, 2023

On October 10, 2023, the OSC and EY jointly released a report on the use of artificial intelligence in Ontario's capital markets.

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Canada & Taiwan Conclude Foreign Investment Protection Arrangement

Oct 30, 2023

Canada-Taiwan FIPA Latest Milestone in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

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Communication is Key: Cooperation Between Canadian Exporters and European Union Importers Will Be Essential to Operate Under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation

Oct 4, 2023

The European Union's pathbreaking Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism expects Canadian exporters to closely monitor their embedded carbon in exported goods.

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Sanctions Update: Countering Russian Evasion of Export Controls and New Sanctions Designations

Oct 4, 2023

"Export Enforcement Five", which includes Canada, has released new guidelines aimed at limiting Russian export controls and sanctions evasion.

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Industry Committee Expands Scope of National Security Powers and Other ICA Updates

Oct 3, 2023

New proposed changes to Investment Canada Act include significant new rules for state-owned enterprises, asset acquisitions, and net-benefit test.