Canada announces a Federal Plastics Registry to eliminate plastic waste by 2030. Starting in 2025, companies will be required to report on plastic manufactured, imported and placed on the Canadian market. Learn more: Learn more: bit.ly/44FN9ZN. #ESG #BlakesMeansBusiness

Proud of our team’s honours at the 2024 Benchmark Canada Awards: three Firm of the Year awards ( #Arbitration , #ClassActions , & #WhiteCollarCrime ), Impact Case of the Year and Alberta Litigator of the Year (David Tupper). bit.ly/3yd5OA4 #BlakesMeansBusiness

How will open banking be regulated in Canada? The omnibus federal budget bill outlines the framework for consumer-driven banking and other important financial services regulatory policy changes. Read more: bit.ly/4bo1pZX
#Budget2024 #Banking #BlakesMeansBusiness

Canadian tribunals and courts continue to consider “material change” and “tipping” provisions of provincial #SecuritiesLegislation . We address two sets of impactful decisions that focus on these issues, as summarized here: bit.ly/4abCbfV #SecuritiesLitigation

Blakes proudly contributes #ProBono legal services to Veterans Transition Network, a Canadian charity for #Veterans . We assisted with one of its most pressing missions: aiding the evacuation of Afghan civilians who worked with NATO and Canadian troops. bit.ly/43QcK1J #ProBono Impact

Did you know that 50 Blakes litigators were ranked in Benchmark Canada 2024? It's a testament to our national #litigation bench strength and commitment to delivering the highest calibre of client service. bit.ly/3Quy4Vb #BlakesMeansBusiness

Today marks the beginning of #AsianHeritageMonth , a reminder of the rich histories and diverse cultures of Asian communities in Canada. We celebrate the contributions Asian Canadians have made to our profession, workplace and society.

#SouthAsianAtBlakes #EastAsianAtBlakes

Blakes has received top-tier rankings in the newest edition of Benchmark Canada. Our #Litigation group is Highly Recommended — the guide’s top ranking — for Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec, with 50 Blakes litigators individually ranked as well. #BenchmarkCanada

Delve into Canada's 2024 Budget to discover pivotal changes in financial services regulation, anti-money laundering, initiatives against predatory lending practices, and more. bit.ly/3QnWNKD

#Budget2024 #Banking #BlakesMeansBusiness

In today’s active market for #insurance distribution #MergersAndAcquisitions , sellers can prepare to get the deal done with these steps: bit.ly/3U7lhsu #BlakesMeansBusiness

Tax proposals in Canada’s #Budget2024 carry significant implications for businesses. Read our analysis of the key measures, including a tax-rate increase on capital gains and details on the Clean Electricity investment tax credit. bit.ly/3vOjzVa #BlakesMeansBusiness

#FederalElections in #Canada may change with Bill C-65, with implications for third-party financing, contributions, partisan and election advertising, and the processing of personal information by political parties. Learn more: bit.ly/3Q5F7U7 #BlakesMeansBusiness

Actual harm, not just the risk of harm, is required when seeking damages in #productliability cases. This ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal on a recent #classaction provides key takeaways for similar negligence claims. Learn more:bit.ly/3xBXhWV #BlakesMeansBusiness

Investment Canada Act amendments receive royal assent, merger review dipped slightly in H1 of 2023–2024 fiscal year, and the Bureau filing fees have increased. Read more in the latest edition of #BlakesCompetitiveEdge : bit.ly/4aARuQd

The Government of Canada is releasing its 2024 federal budget on Tuesday, April 16. Sign up to receive our budget analysis and other tax insights: bit.ly/4axCDpK

#Budget2024 #TaxLaw #BlakesMeansBusiness

Help your business stay ahead of #litigation risk with takeaways from five recent Canadian court decisions. Read our full Five Under 5 article: bit.ly/3PWRiCx

#RiskManagement #BlakesMeansBusiness

On this International #DayOfPink , we echo the calls to take a stand against homophobia and transphobia in all its forms. We reaffirm our dedication to supporting the LGBTQI2S+ community to help forge a world where safety and inclusivity prevail. #InclusivityMatters

May the joyous occasion of #Eid bring peace, love and blessings to you and your loved ones.

#Eid Mubarak #Eid AlFitr

The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies that a limited right of appeal alone does not restrict #judicialreview for issues outside the appeal’s scope, enabling parties to pursue these types of hearings in parallel. Learn more: bit.ly/3JbDCzM #Litigation #BlakesMeansBusiness

The CSSB has initiated a consultation process on its first Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards and is seeking comments on two exposure drafts for #ESG disclosure by June 10, 2024. Learn more here: bit.ly/3J0ylLi #SecuritiesRegulation #BlakesMeansBusiness