CSA Defers Launch of SEDAR+
On June 1, 2023, Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) provided
an update on the launch of the new System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval
+ (SEDAR+). SEDAR+, a new national filing and…
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Capital Markets
CSA Announces Exemptions From Filing Requirements During Switch to SEDAR+
On May 11, 2023, Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced important exemptions from certain securities law filing requirements in connection with the launch of the new System for Electronic… -
Restructuring
International Comparative Legal Guide - Restructuring & Insolvency 2023, Canada Chapter
Joseph Pasquariello, Andrew Harmes and Brennan Caldwell co-authored the Canada Chapter of International Comparative Legal Guide - Restructuring & Insolvency 2023. The Canada chapter covers… -
Entertainment
CRTC Announces Three-Phased Public Consultation Plan to Implement the Online Streaming Act in Canada
On May 8, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) unveiled its three-phased regulatory plan (the “Regulatory Plan”) to consult with the public to implement the… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
International Comparative Legal Guide - Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2023, Canada Chapter
Peter Kolla, Julie Rosenthal and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of International Comparative Legal Guide - Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2023. The Canada chapter covers common… -
Banking and Financial Services
OSFI Announces New Guidelines to Manage Third Party Risks
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has released its Guideline B-10 – Third-Party Risk Management (“Guideline”) for all federally regulated financial institutions… -
Entertainment
The Online Streaming Act: Canada Passes New Legislation to Regulate Online Streaming Services
On April 27, 2023, Bill C-11, titled the Online Streaming Act (the “Act”), was passed by the Canadian Senate and received Royal Assent, officially becoming law in Canada. The Act is designed to… -
Dispute Resolution
Limits of Climate Change Suits Against the Government: Mathur v. Ontario Decision
The Superior Court of Justice has now released its decision in Mathur v. Ontario, a case we wrote about earlier this year and which is now a further example of an unsuccessful claim against a… -
Employment, Pensions and Executive Compensation
Bill C-228: The Pension Protection Act – It’s Time to Prepare
Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, or the Pension Protection Act (PPA) in short… -
Municipal and Land Development
Site Alteration: Digging Into Municipal Authority on Excess Soils, Ontario Bar Association
Matthew Lakatos-Hayward is a contributor to the OBA Newsletter. This article appeared in the 2023 issue.Excerpt from "Site Alteration: Digging Into Municipal Authority on Excess Soils":This paper… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
The Public Competition Enforcement Review 15th Edition - Canada Chapter
Michael Koch, David Rosner, Devin Persaud, Josh Zelikovitz and Jon Wall co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Public Competition Enforcement Review 145h Edition. The Public Competition… -
Capital Markets
Canadian Securities Administrators Proposes Amendments and Changes to Corporate Governance Disclosure Practices and Guidelines
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has published for comment proposed amendments and changes to: (i) Form 58-101F1 Corporate Governance Disclosure (Form 58-101F1) of National Instrument… -
Technology
The Emergence of 3D Printing Technology in the Plant-Based Food Sector
A recent report by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) predicted that the plant-based food market will exceed $162 billion by 2030. Product innovation coupled with an influx of flexitarians, vegetarians, and… -
Intellectual Property
Gibson Wins Nominal Damages in Dean Trademark Infringement Case
In May 2019, Gibson filed a lawsuit against Armadillo Enterprises Inc. (“Armadillo”), the parent company of Dean Guitars (“Dean”), accusing the instrument manufacturer of infringing on its guitar body… -
Technology
IBM to Open Client Innovation Centre in Calgary
As reported by BetaKit, IBM Canada has announced the launch of its new Client Innovation Centre (CIC) in Calgary. The launch promises growth in the Canadian technology industry, and marks an increased…
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Construction and Infrastructure
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2023
We are delighted to announce that the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2023 has once again recognized Goodmans LLP lawyers among Canada's experts in the infrastructure… -
- 02:15 PM Shareholder Activism
Jon Feldman at The Deal Economy 2023: Predictions and Perspectives
Join Jon Feldman on June 6, 2023 at 1:30 PM for the Shareholder Activism Update session at The Deal Economy 2023: Predictions and Perspectives in New York, NY. This session… -
- 02:00 PM Dispute Resolution
Sarah Stothart at CBA's Webinar: How to Succeed in Real-life Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy
Join Sarah Stothart on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 12:00 pm for the Canadian Bar Association's webinar: How to Succeed in Real-life Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy.Advance your know-how with… -
- 03:30 PM Technology
Brian Sweigman at EVOLVE: Benefits and Workforce Strategies Summit
Join Brian Sweigman on May 10, 2023 at 2:45 PM for The Greatest Cybersecurity Threats You Don’t Know You’re Facing session at EVOLVE: Benefits and Workforce Strategies Summit at… -
Dispute Resolution
Goodmans Recognized in the 2023 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada
We are proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in the 2023 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada.15 Goodmans lawyers have been recognized as being the country’s most… -
Dispute Resolution
Goodmans Welcomes Yaseen Manan
Goodmans is pleased to announce Yaseen Manan has joined the firm as an associate in our Dispute Resolution Group specializing in the area of Intellectual Property. Yaseen will be a terrific addition… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Partners Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 2023
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 2023 once again features Goodmans partners among Canada's experts.Congratulations to our 29 featured partners:Alan… -
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Devin Persaud at CBA's Bencher Election 2023: Why You Need to Get Out and Vote
Join Devin Persaud on April 18th for CBA's panel discussion Bencher Election 2023: Why You Need to Get Out and Vote.Hear from past Treasurers of the Law Society of Ontario as they discuss… -
- 01:00 PM Competition and Foreign Investment
Devin Persaud moderates CBA Competition Law's "Cross-Border Update with the Enforcers, Marketing Enforcement Trends in Canada, the UK, and the US"
Join Devin Persaud on April 18th for the online Zoom webinar Cross-Border Update with the Enforcers, Marketing Enforcement Trends in Canada, the UK, and the US hosted by the ABA Section… -
Devin Persaud interviewed at 2023 Toronto Lawyers Association Awards Gala
Devin Persaud was interviewed as a 2023 Award Recipient for the Toronto Lawyers’ Association Emerging Excellence Award of Distinction presentation in Toronto on March 2."As a young and impressionable… -
- 06:30 PM Financial Services Regulatory
Francesca Guolo at Joint Staff Notice 23-329 on Short Selling in Canada
On the 8th of December 2022, The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) published a Joint Staff Notice 23-329 on Short Selling… -
Environmental
Goodmans Welcomes Joanna Rosengarten
Goodmans is pleased to announce that Joanna Rosengarten has joined the firm as counsel in our Environmental Group. Joanna has a wealth of knowledge and expertise on a broad range of environmental…