Encumbered Parkland Amendments Take Effect
On July 1, 2026, long-awaited amendments to section 42 of the Planning Act governing the dedication of encumbered parkland come into force, together with associated regulations. As of Canada Day…
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Technology
Four Legal Takeaways from the Proposed Canadian Social Media Legislation
On June 10, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-34, also known as the Safe Social Media Act. The proposed legislation represents a sweeping effort to regulate social media platforms… -
Privacy and Data Protection
Canadian Privacy Regulators Publish Findings and Guidance on OpenAI Privacy Compliance
Following a multi-year joint investigation, federal and provincial privacy regulators recently published their findings with respect to OpenAI’s collection and use of personal information to train… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Trademarks Opposition Board Moves to Digital-Only Submission of Confidential Information
As of June 1, 2026, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) requires all confidential evidence and documentation in proceedings under sections 11.13, 38, or 45 of the Trademarks Act (the “Act”) to be… -
Restructuring
International Comparative Legal Guide - Restructuring & Insolvency 2026, Canada Chapter
Joseph Pasquariello, Andrew Harmes and Josh Sloan co-authored the Canada Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide - Restructuring & Insolvency 2026.The 20th edition… -
Capital Markets
CSA Proposes Broad Amendments to the Issuer Bid, Take-Over Bid and Beneficial Ownership Reporting Regimes
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a notice and request for comment on a broad package of proposed amendments to Canada’s issuer bid, take-over bid and early warning reporting… -
Banking and Financial Services
Legal 500: Lending & Secured Finance Comparative Guide 8th Edition – Canada Chapter
Michael Bertrand, Francesca Guolo, Rachel Kurtzer, Sasha Engel Hercz, Zhiyao Chen, Jennifer Linde, and Caterina Costa-Faria co-authored the Canada Chapter in Legal 500: Lending & Secured Finance… -
Crisis Management and Urgent Proceedings
Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2026 - Canada Chapter
Mark Dunn and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2026. The publication explores the key factors that businesses must consider when a crisis… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Directors Can Be Personally Liable for Civil Fraud Without Piercing the Corporate Veil
In CHU de Québec-Université Laval v. Tree of Knowledge International Corp.,1 the Ontario Court of Appeal held that direct participation in civil fraud is a standalone basis for imposing personal… -
REITS and Income Securities
The Legal Industry Reviews Edition 10 - REITs Chapter
Bill Gorman, Brenda Gosselin, and Stephen Pincus have co-authored The Canadian REIT Structure in the 10th edition of The Legal Industry Reviews Canada.In this chapter, they examine the evolution of… -
Capital Markets
Canadian Securities Administrators Adopt Semi-Annual Reporting Pilot Project
On March 19, 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced the adoption of a pilot project (the “SAR Pilot”) that permits eligible venture issuers to voluntarily report on a… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Panoramic: Pensions & Retirement Plans 2026 – Canada Chapter
Brian Sweigman authored the Canada Chapter of Lexology's Panoramic: Pensions & Retirement Plans 2025. This cross-border guide offers a side-by-side comparison of local insights into statutory… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Ferrari Reclaims "Testarossa" in Legal Grand Prix
As reported by Reuters, Ferrari has reclaimed legal ownership of the "Testarossa" trademark at the European Union's ("EU") second-highest court, representing a legal victory that may have implications…
News & Events
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2026
We are thrilled to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2026 has named Goodmans lawyers among Canada's legal experts in the technology sector.Congratulations to our 15 featured… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
IAM Patent 1000 Honours Goodmans With Gold Tier Recognition
We are pleased to share the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000 has honoured Goodmans with Gold tier recognition for the fourth consecutive year.Congratulations to our Intellectual Property Litigation… -
Real Estate
Goodmans Welcomes Carly Caruso
Goodmans is delighted to announce Carly Caruso has joined the firm as Counsel in our Real Estate Group.She joins an exceptional team of Real Estate lawyers, adding to their broad experience and… -
Entertainment
Tara Parker, David Zitzerman and Joeley Pulver at WIFT+ Toronto - Women in Film & TV Toronto
Goodmans lawyers Tara Parker, David Zitzerman and Joeley Pulver will be instructors at Women in Film & TV Toronto (WIFT+ Toronto)’s workshop, “Intro to Entertainment Law”, which has been designed… -
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Anita Susac-Bilyk at CALL 2026 Annual Conference
Join Goodmans Library Services Senior Manager, Anita Susac-Bilyk, for two Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) sessions in Moncton, New Brunswick.“Navigating LRW Instruction in GenAI Infested… -
Artificial Intelligence
Eugene Cipparone and Joeley Pulver at Inside Legal KM: Toronto
Join Goodmans Associate General Counsel Eugene Cipparone and Associate Joeley Pulver at Inside Practice’s Inside Legal KM: Toronto on Thursday, May 21, 2026.Eugene will be moderating the session… -
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Kate McNeece at the ABA’s 2026 International Law Section Annual Conference
Join Goodmans Counsel Kate McNeece at the American Bar Association’s 2026 International Law Section Annual Conference in Washington, DC on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 8:30 – 10:00 AM EDT for the… -
Construction and Infrastructure
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2026
We are proud to announce that the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2026 has recognized Goodmans Partners among Canada's experts in the infrastructure industry.Congratulations to our 19 featured… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Goodmans Wins at the Canadian Law Awards 2026
Congratulations to our Mergers & Acquisitions team, whose work was recognized with the Mid-Market Deal of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards 2026.Blue Ant's go-public reverse takeover transaction… -
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Peter Ruby at ITechLaw’s 2026 World Technology Law Conference
Join Goodmans Partner Peter Ruby at ITechLaw’s 2026 World Technology Law Conference in Chicago on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:15 AM CDT for the session, “1C: Safeguarding the Next… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Goodmans Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada
We are delighted to announce Goodmans is recognized as a Highly Recommended firm in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada.16 Goodmans Partners have been recognized as the country’s most… -
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Goodmans at Toronto Tech Week 2026
Goodmans and Startup Grind Toronto will be hosting a “Venture Financing & Term Sheets Masterclass” at Toronto Tech Week 2026, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 8:30 – 10:30 AM EDT.This session will…