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Ontario’s Bill 5 proposes major changes to endangered species protection, replacing the Endangered Species Act with the Species Conservation Act. Changes aim to streamline project requirements and protect at-risk species. Learn more: bit.ly/3Gwk3nT #BlakesMeansBusiness

The B.C. Court of Appeal upheld a general damages award in a privacy #ClassAction, without requiring proof of consequential loss. Learn more: bit.ly/434fngm #BlakesMeansBusiness

Introducing #BlakesDataGovernor, a new publication charting key developments in Canadian privacy, cybersecurity, access to information and AI law. Read the inaugural issue here: bit.ly/3Yx9jf2 #BlakesMeansBusiness

Quebec’s Bill 92 modernizes the province’s financial sector framework by creating the Chambre de l’assurance, broadening the scope of the FISF and reinforcing the powers of the AMF. bit.ly/3RUOg2m #FinancialRegulation

Trade tensions are changing how Canada assesses foreign investment and merger approvals. Our latest bulletin dives into the #CompetitionLaw and #ForeignInvestment regulatory shifts businesses should be prepared for: bit.ly/3ESaGOP #BlakesMeansBusiness

We’re proud to have advised on nine matters recognized at the 2025 #CanadianLawAwards, a reflection of the complex, high-impact work we’re trusted to support. Congrats to all winners and finalists. Learn more: bit.ly/4m8CRtz

Proud to be recognized at the 2025 @benchmarklit awards. Blakes won Arbitration Firm of the Year, and Randall Hofley and Brendan MacArthur-Stevens were also honoured. Thank you to Benchmark for recognizing our #litigation strength. bit.ly/42SpJBa #BlakesMeansBusiness

Ontario’s Civil Rules Review proposes updates to the province’s civil litigation framework, including new pre-litigation protocols and an up-front evidence model for discovery. Comments are invited by June 16, 2025. Learn more: bit.ly/4jXElVZ #BlakesMeansBusiness

#FinancialServicesRegulatory reforms are reshaping Canada’s #payments sector, impacting lenders, payment service providers and other financial services businesses. Explore the five key developments you need to know: bit.ly/43e8RUy #BlakesMeansBusiness

Blakes is proud to have advised on three winning deals at the 2025 IFLR Americas Awards: Structured Finance & Securitization, High Yield and Private Equity Deals of the Year. Congratulations to our clients and all honourees! #LegalInnovation #PrivateEquity

Recent Canadian cases are reshaping contract drafting. From exclusion clauses to arbitration, courts stress clarity, intent and accessibility. Read our summary and key takeaways for contract law: blakes.com/insights/from-… #ContractLaw #Litigation #BlakesMeansBusiness

There are multiple legal challenges to President Trump’s #tariffs under the IEEPA. Our latest bulletin outlines the implications of these cases for #InternationalTrade, executive power and #ConstitutionalLaw. Read more: bit.ly/4kyqyoV #BlakesMeansBusiness

Canada’s legislation against forced labour brings new reporting duties. Our recent seminar shares updated guidance, first-cycle data and potential legal developments in modern slavery compliance. Log in to watch: bit.ly/4j8Rpqt #ModernSlaveryAct #BlakesMeansBusiness

New Quebec guidelines provide best practices and reiterate the importance of employers collecting only necessary personal information in a recruitment context. Learn more in our bulletin: bit.ly/4k8Zuwy #Privacy #LabourLaw #BlakesMeansBusiness

Honoured to be named the top North American Law Firm for Banking at the 2025 Lexology North America Awards, recognizing our team’s exceptional commercial insight, legal expertise and strength.

Congratulations to Julie Soloway and Cassandra Brown on being named to GCR’s Women in Antitrust 2025. A global spotlight on top competition lawyers, and a proud moment for Blakes. #BlakesMeansBusiness #Antitrust #CompetitionLaw

Canadian courts are reshaping core contract law principles. Watch our latest seminar on key drafting takeaways and legal updates: bit.ly/3F5oiq7 #CommercialLitigation #ContractLaw #BlakesMeansBusiness

The Competition Bureau alleges drip pricing by Canada’s Wonderland, the Competition Tribunal bifurcates abuse of dominance proceedings against Google, and merger review activity increases. Read more in #BlakesCompetitiveEdge: bit.ly/4mztPGc

What’s new and emerging in Canadian #Payments? Explore key legal, regulatory and technological shifts, from interest rate changes to AML safeguards. Log in to watch our recent seminar: bit.ly/43xVqin #FinancialServicesRegulatory #BlakesMeansBusiness

Sneak peek: Our first-ever Canadian Data Liability Study is on the way. Explore trends in liability caps, exclusions & indemnities in tech contracts. Preview now — full report coming soon. bit.ly/4kvcJY0 #DataLiability #TechLaw #ContractLaw