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EPBC Act reforms imminent: Setting the scene for major changes
For the second year in a row, environmental reforms are at the top of the national legislative agenda.
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Ontario launches public consultation on expanding health professional roles
The Government of Ontario recently announced plans to expand the scope of practice for various regulated health professionals, including pharmacists, optometrists, and psychologists.
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Quid pro quo, clarified: ONCA revisits the first bribery acquittal under the CFPOA
In September 2025, the Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld the acquittal of Damodar Arapakota, marking the first appellate interpretation of section 3(1)(a) of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA).
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Ontario releases draft regulation with designation criteria for special economic zones
On June 5, 2025, the Province of Ontario (the Province) enacted Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025. Bill 5 included the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 (SEZA)
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Third-party funding in arbitration: Guidance from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Third-party funding (TPF) has become increasingly popular as a means of financing commercial disputes in litigation and arbitration. This has led to a number of jurisdictions and arbitral institutions considering how to respond to the use of TPF.
