Osler Legal Outlook

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The legal landscape shifted dramatically in 2025, setting the stage for changes that will shape business in the year ahead. To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’re excited to share Osler Legal Outlook, our comprehensive look at what’s new and what’s next in business law. Featuring 23 insightful, in-depth articles, Osler Legal Outlook breaks down the most significant legal developments of the past year and explains what they mean for your business moving forward.   For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit legaloutlook.ca. 

  1. Restructuring the Canadian tobacco industry: a model for the future?

    12/04/2025

    Restructuring the Canadian tobacco industry: a model for the future?

    In this article – “Restructuring the Canadian tobacco industry: a model for the future?” — we examine an unprecedented decision of the Ontario Superior Court which sanctioned historic plans of compromise in respect of three Tobacco companies and the implications for future litigation-oriented restructuring in Canada.   This article is authored by partners in the Insolvency and Restructuring Group, Marc Wasserman, Chair, and Martino Calvaruso, together with partners in Osler’s Disputes Group: Deborah Glendinning, Craig Lockwood and Marleigh Dick, associate.  Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them. Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances. For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.

    11 min
  2. Canadian and U.S. regulatory developments are reshaping market oversight

    12/04/2025

    Canadian and U.S. regulatory developments are reshaping market oversight

    In this article – “Canadian and U.S. regulatory developments are reshaping market oversight” — we discuss the Canadian securities enforcement priorities alongside navigating North American and global trends and policy directions. This article is authored by partners in the Disputes Group: Lawrence Ritchie, Alexander Cobb and Teresa Tomchak together with associates Ankita Gupta and Jayne Cooke. Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them. Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances. For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.

    13 min
  3. Evolving consumer protection laws will affect suppliers

    12/04/2025

    Evolving consumer protection laws will affect suppliers

    In this article — “Evolving consumer protection laws will affect suppliers” — we discuss how legislative consumer protection reform will introduce new requirements and restrictions for consumer-facing suppliers. These suppliers should expect many new compliance burdens in 2026 and should take steps now to prepare. This article is authored by Dominic Mochrie, a partner in Osler’s Franchise and Distribution Group, Christine Jackson, a partner in the Commercial Group, Elizabeth Sale, a partner in the Financial Services Group, and Lucas Versteegh, who is an associate in Franchise and Distribution. Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them. Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances. For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.

    10 min
  4. Navigating the new Competition Act: early impacts and emerging challenges

    12/04/2025

    Navigating the new Competition Act: early impacts and emerging challenges

    In this article – “Navigating the new Competition Act: early impacts and emerging challenges” — we examine the initial developments under the amended Competition Act and how it is reshaping the landscape of Canadian Competition law.  This article is authored by partners in the Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment Group: Shuli Rodal, Chair, Michelle Lally and Kaeleigh Kuzma together with associates Zach Rudge and Valeska Rebello, and Chris Naudie who is a partner in Osler’s Disputes Group. Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them. Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances. For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.

    13 min
  5. Canada’s crypto realignment: focus on stablecoins and global tax transparency

    12/04/2025

    Canada’s crypto realignment: focus on stablecoins and global tax transparency

    In this article – “Canada’s crypto realignment: focus on stablecoins and global tax transparency” — we examine the substantial changes to cryptocurrency regulation in Canada in 2025, with securities regulators and financial authorities introducing support for stable coins, as well as the impending legislation that will demand new levels of transparency from market participants. This article is authored by Matthew Burgoyne, partner in the Corporate Group and Chair, Digital Assets and Blockchain, and members of Osler’s Tax Group Matias Milet, partner, and Sean Timlick, associate. Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them. Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances. For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.

    12 min
  6. Shareholder activism in Canada: trends and outlook for coming years

    12/04/2025

    Shareholder activism in Canada: trends and outlook for coming years

    In this article — “Shareholder activism in Canada: trends and outlook for coming years” — the authors examine the recent increase of shareholder activism targeting board composition and company leadership, the attitudes of Canadian securities regulators toward intervention, and how issuers and shareholders can calibrate their strategies to align with regulatory expectations and investor priorities. This article is authored by Teresa Tomchack, a partner in Osler’s Disputes group, John Valley, a partner and Chair of the firm’s Corporate Governance practice, Lauren Harper and Tamara Kljakic, associates in the firm’s Disputes group, and Wesley Cohen, an associate in the firm’s Corporate group. Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them. Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances. For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.

    11 min
  7. How 2025 rewrote the rules of corporate governance for 2026 and beyond

    12/04/2025

    How 2025 rewrote the rules of corporate governance for 2026 and beyond

    In this article — “How 2025 rewrote the rules of corporate governance for 2026 and beyond” — we review developments in Canadian corporate governance in 2025, particularly in relation to diversity and sustainability-related initiatives and disclosure. For 2026 the emphasis will be on carefully planned stakeholder communications to help mitigate risk while reinforcing a company’s strategic narrative. This article is authored by John Valley, a partner in Osler’s Corporate Group and Chair of the Corporate Governance Group, Jason Comerford, a partner in Osler’s Corporate Group, and Wesley Cohen and Kristin Mead, both associates in the Corporate Group.  Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them. Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances. For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.

    11 min
  8. Search funds in Canada: navigating cross-border challenges

    12/04/2025

    Search funds in Canada: navigating cross-border challenges

    In this article – “Search funds in Canada: navigating cross-border challenges” — we examine the issues investors and searchers should consider when establishing search funds in Canada and offer guidance in the face of structural and tax inefficiencies inherent in following the U.S. model.  This article is authored by partners Raphaël Amram in Osler’s Corporate Group, Chima Ubani, Emerging and High Growth Companies and Chair, Venture Fund Formation, and David Wilson in the Tax Group.  Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them. Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances. For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.

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The legal landscape shifted dramatically in 2025, setting the stage for changes that will shape business in the year ahead. To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’re excited to share Osler Legal Outlook, our comprehensive look at what’s new and what’s next in business law. Featuring 23 insightful, in-depth articles, Osler Legal Outlook breaks down the most significant legal developments of the past year and explains what they mean for your business moving forward.   For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit legaloutlook.ca. 

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    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
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