Articles 2025

In the wake of various high-profile security breaches, now may be a good time for businesses to re-acquaint themselves with the applicable Canadian statutory framework for the protection of personal information, as well as implement or update policies and procedures around breach detection and notification.

The Ontario Ombudsman’s jurisdiction has included municipalities since 2016. In the intervening years, municipalities have been adjusting to the expanded oversight role of the Ombudsman. This article summarizes key issues for municipalities to consider regarding the Ombudsman, including its jurisdiction and the consideration of guidelines for staff.

In the appealed decision of Thales DIS Canada Inc v Ontario, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that provincial procurement processes must conform to Canada’s obligations pursuant to international free trade agreements, such as CETA, in order to be considered reasonable. The factors contributing to reasonable procurement decisions are relevant to municipalities, who may wish to watch for the Court of Appeal’s findings on that question and any finding on bid dispute mechanisms.

This article explores the most significant employment law cases in 2022, and their related implications.

This article provides an overview of the impact Bill 23 and the changing role of Conservation Authorities in Ontario.

This article provides an update on the status of single-use plastic regulations and other regulatory measures – including recycling – taken to reduce the impact of plastics in the environment across Canada, and provides an overview of upcoming federal regulations on recycled content and labelling rules for products.