Legal Authority and Consent in Generative AI: Ensuring Compliance and...

As businesses in Canada continue to uncover the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI), understanding the legal underpinnings of authority and consent becomes paramount. This article explores these concepts within the framework of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s principles, providing actionable insights and practical examples to guide businesses in their compliance efforts. […]

Introduction to OPC’s Generative AI Principles: A Guide for Canadian...

In late 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) introduced a comprehensive set of principles aimed at guiding the responsible, trustworthy, and privacy-protective development and use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This initiative reflects a proactive stance by Canadian privacy regulators to address the complex challenges and opportunities posed by the […]

Notice to Employers: Be Careful – Your Employees Might Be...

Introduction Artificial intelligence holds the promise of delivering new waves of efficiency and productivity in the workplace, but it also carries risk for employers who don’t mitigate operational, reputational, and legal risks associated with unauthorized use. Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are free tools at the fingertips of employees. […]

Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) 2024: A Comprehensive...

Introduction to AIDA In a pivotal move to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Canada introduced the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) as part of Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022. Marking a significant stride towards a regulatory framework, AIDA ensures the safe and responsible development and deployment of […]

Amendments Affecting All Newfoundland and Labrador Corporations

In November, the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador passed Bill 24, which set out amendments to the province’s Corporations Act (the “Act”). The amendments, which come into force 1 April 2022, are notable and require attention as they will impose new obligations upon most corporations incorporated in the province. In summary, the amendments: […]

April 7, 2021

Section D Claims and Two Examples of Interplay with Other...

Insurance policies and statutes provide for insurance claims to be brought forward in a variety of ways. Oftentimes, there are a plurality of claims happening at the same time. An insurer must identify the relationship between the claims with the view of reaching an efficient and effective resolution to the matter. This article discusses two […]

Nova Scotia Direction Provides Flexibility for Shareholder, Member and Director...

The Nova Scotia government has clarified how incorporated entities can meet both their statutory meeting obligations and abide by pandemic-related public health orders.

New Shareholder Information Requirements for CBCA Companies

Corporations incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”) are about to face a significant increase in the share ownership information that they are required to collect. Bill C-86, an implementation bill for the 2018 federal budget that includes the Federal government’s amendments to the CBCA, received Royal Assent on December 13, 2018. The […]