Publication
Proposed legislation protects Ontario businesses from pandemic-related legal claims
On October 20, 2020, the Ontario government tabled the Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act, 2020 (the Act) in the legislature for first reading.
Regulatory
The COVID-19 outbreak brings into play a number of important regulatory requirements of which institutions need to be mindful.
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Publication
Can you claim a carbon credit for shutting down due to the pandemic?
If you shut down your business due to the pandemic and therefore are not emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs), can you claim a carbon credit?
Publication
Alberta launches agribusiness challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Food producers, processors and agribusinesses are facing increasing pressure to expand the production of locally-grown food, while curbing emissions and operating in a more sustainable manner.
Publication
Canada: Relief extension: securities regulators extend blanket relief for registrants
The securities regulatory authorities in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Yukon recently published temporary blanket relief providing automatic extensions.
Publication
Canada: Regulatory Relief: Renewed temporary blanket relief for investment funds
The Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) recently published a blanket order providing registrants and investment funds with renewed temporary blanket relief from certain regulatory filings and delivery obligations imposed by securities laws (the Relief).
Publication
New NAFTA takes effect July 1: Changes affecting agriculture products
Canadian producers of a wide range of agriculture products have been preparing for, and in some cases, bracing for change when the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) comes into effect on July 1st of this year.
Publication
Amendments to the terms and conditions for the sale of medications
Quebec is proposing a regulation that would enable Quebec pharmacists to accept prescriptions issued by professionals from other Canadian provinces and territories, if the prescriber is authorized to issue it in his or her jurisdiction, and would also be authorized to do so if he or she practised in Quebec.
Publication
Alberta Energy Regulator clarifies modifications to reporting and other regulatory requirements
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) recently provided important clarification on two ministerial orders that suspended a number of reporting requirements applicable to the oil and gas industry.
Publication
Canada: Provinces introduce new support programs and requirements for agriculture producers
Following on the heels of new federal support programs for producers employing temporary foreign workers (TFWs), several provinces have announced initiatives to assist agribusinesses faced with an expected shortage in farm workers.
Publication
Canada: Considerations when advertising the health benefits of your products
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, both Health Canada and the Competition Bureau were quick to issue statements indicating they would continue to monitor the marketplace for false, misleading or deceptive marketing activities related to products claiming they could prevent, treat or cure the virus.
Publication
Canada: Agribusinesses tackle new challenges in employing foreign workers
Agribusinesses traditionally rely on temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to fulfill operational needs. COVID-19 poses new challenges for these businesses.
Publication
Canada: Health Canada issues interim order to address shortages of health products
Health Canada has published an Interim Order Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in Relation to COVID-19 (the Interim Order).
Publication
Canada: CFIA and USDA reach temporary agreement on food import/export inspections
On April 17, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced it reached a temporary agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) around the import and export of animal products between Canada and the United States.
Publication
Canada: Regulatory roundup: Additional relief measures for registrants and investment funds
In an ongoing effort to address the challenges posed by the current climate, in accordance with investor protection goals, new measures have been introduced by the Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) and the Ontario Securities Commission (the OSC) aimed at providing additional guidance and relief to registrants and investment funds.
Publication
Alberta expands Orphan Well Association’s powers
Alberta has expanded the powers of the Orphan Well Association (OWA) to allow production and operation of wells, pipelines and facilities in its custody.
Publication
Alberta clarifies environmental clean-up requirements with release of Remedial Action Plan Guide
On March 3, Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) released a Remedial Action Plan Guide (RAP Guide) that provides important information on AEP’s requirements when a remediation action plan (RAP) needs to be filed under the Remediation Regulation.
Publication
Quebec’s environmental protections relaxed during health emergency
Since the COVID 19 outbreak was declared a health emergency by the Quebec government on March 13, many measures have been taken, some of which have an impact on businesses’ environmental obligations.
Publication
10 tips to manage environmental risk during uncertain times
During the current pandemic there are many competing priorities, including environmental legal obligations that remain in force.
Publication
Alberta Energy Regulator defers some reporting requirements
On April 6, Alberta’s minister of energy issued ministerial order 219/2020 (the Order) that modifies some Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) reporting and other requirements under Alberta’s Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
Publication
Alberta becomes the first Canadian province to modify environmental reporting rules in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
On March 30 and March 31, Alberta’s minister of environment and parks passed a slew of ministerial orders (the Orders) modifying certain industrial environmental reporting requirements in Alberta.
Publication
Alberta grants one-year tenure extensions to bolster industry
As part of the Alberta government’s response to the recent oil price collapse and ongoing economic concerns associated with COVID-19, on March 20 Premier Jason Kenney announced that the term of mineral agreements expiring in 2020 would be extended for one year.
Publication
Government of Alberta announces six-month funding of industry levy
In response to the recent collapse in oil prices, Premier Jason Kenney announced on March 20 that the Government of Alberta will pay the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) industry levy for six months.
Publication
OSC Announces Temporary Exemptive Relief for Registrants and Investment Funds
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has announced that, as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, it will provide temporary exemptive relief for registrants and investment funds from certain filing, delivery and payment obligations imposed by Ontario securities laws.
Publication
Investment funds, registrants and other market participants to receive filing relief from the Canadian securities regulators
In response to the mounting COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, the CSA announced on March 18, 2020, that it will provide blanket relief to a broad group of market participants, including registrants and investment funds, to accommodate a 45-day extension from some regulatory filings required to be made on or before June 1, 2020.
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Pharma in Brief
Certain COVID-19 medical devices no longer hold urgent public health need status under Interim Order No. 2
July 22, 2021
Food and Drug Regulations amended: COVID-19 drugs and vaccines transitioned out of interim order framework
April 13, 2021
Two new interim orders update previous orders on medical devices and foreign products during pandemic
April 1, 2021
Health Canada consults on transition of interim order drugs, vaccines, and medical devices to permanent approval pathways
December 3, 2020
New Interim Order to address COVID-19-related drug shortages in Canada
October 25, 2020
New Interim Order to expedite the approval of COVID-19 drugs and vaccines
September 22, 2020
Federal Courts update guidance on COVID-19
September 10, 2020
Federal Court lifts Suspension Period
July 1, 2020
Federal Courts begin to phase out the Suspension Period
June 23, 2020
Federal Courts Extend Suspension Periods to June 15
June 2, 2020
Health Canada collaborates with international partners to address pandemic
May 7, 2020
Federal Court extends Suspension Period and expands use of virtual hearings
April 30, 2020
FCA to select cases that are ready to progress during pandemic
April 19, 2020
Health Canada issues Interim Order to address shortages of health products
April 13, 2020
Quebec maintains drug evaluation activities for listing purposes and launches clinical trials
April 13, 2020
Federal Courts Extend Suspension Period Until May 15
April 5, 2020
Brand Protection
Courts Across Canada Continue Reopening Plans
May 28, 2020
Ready, set, Zoom! Trials in the time of COVID-19
May 27, 2020
Canadian Court Openings Begin – Closure Updates May 1
May 1, 2020
Court Suspensions Continue, with Some Exceptions
April 27, 2020
Federal Court of Canada Extends Suspension Period to May 15, 2020
April 6, 2020
UPDATE: Canadian Intellectual Property Office further extends all deadlines to May 1st
March 29, 2020
March 29, 2020
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Financial Services: Regulation Tomorrow
OSFI sets expectations on the use of Pillar II capital buffers for banks during the pandemic
May 7, 2020
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