Restrictive covenants are frequently included in contracts that govern business practices and relationships. They are intended to protect the legitimate interests of the parties, such as goodwill, confidential information, team stability and—more broadly—the value of a business. That said, more (…)
The fight against climate change calls for a major energy transition, but the undertaking is made even more complex by a growing demand for electricity driven by the proliferation of artificial intelligence and other new technologies. However, the urgency of the problem alone does not make a project (…)
On October 28, 2025, the government passed An Act to improve certain labour laws,1 also referred to as Bill 101. The reform has the stated objective of improving efficiency in grievance arbitration, in particular by reducing processing times, implementing a more structured case management system, (…)
On May 6, 2026, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue tabled Bill C-31, entitled A second Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025.1 Bill C-31 proposes significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code2 (the “Code”) to prohibit non-compete (…)
There is currently much debate about what is the “best” infrastructure project delivery method. Design-build-finance-maintain? Collaborative model? Alliancing? Another way? Even though the labels may change, one underlying reality remains: The structure best suited to financing, whether private or (…)
On July 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) issued its decision in Pharmascience Inc. v. Janssen Inc., (2026 SCC 26), dismissing Pharmascience’s invalidity challenge to Janssen’s paliperidone palmitate dosing-regimen patent. While the majority of the SCC confirmed that a doctrine still (…)
In 2021, the federal government introduced a series of refundable investment tax credits (the “ITCs”) to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy, stimulate economic growth, and support innovation. The Spring Economic Update 2026 confirms the growing importance of these measures. In (…)
The Act to protect consumers against abusive practices in ticket reselling and online subscription renewal (“Law 10,” formerly Bill 10, “Bill 10”) was adopted on June 11, 2026, and assented to on June 12, 2026. Law 10 is part of the legislature’s efforts to strengthen Quebec’s consumer protection (…)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer merely a futuristic concept but a present-day reality—a practical business tool that is routinely used in management and production. Organizations are increasingly adopting generative AI and analytics solutions for tasks such as writing, sorting, (…)
Enjeux de rédaction récurrents : territoire, durée, activités, non-sollicitation, clause pénale Le territoire demeure une source fréquente de contestation. En santé, il doit pouvoir se justifier par le bassin réellement desservi et par l’intérêt légitime à protéger, tout en tenant compte de (…)
Biotechnology projects rely on sensitive genetic data and biological material Nowadays, innovation-driven companies involved in life sciences, research and biotechnology handle some of the most legally sensitive assets: human tissue, biological material and genetic data. Innovation models involving (…)
On June 4, Canada unveiled AI for All, its new national artificial intelligence strategy. Anchored in the principle that the benefits of AI must accrue to all Canadians, the strategy emphasizes the democratization of AI through expanded training, governance, and Canadian infrastructure. A strategy (…)
The Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of goods (“Law 29”) was adopted as part of an effort to modernize consumer law in Quebec. It amends the Consumer Protection Act1 (“CPA”) and is intended to better protect consumers in (…)