A call to action for payment service providers: Recent updates to Canada’s Retail Payment Activities Act & Regulations
The publication of final regulations (the “Regulations”) under the Retail Payment Activities Act (the “RPAA”) on November 22, 2023, signified a major advancement in the creation of the Bank of Canada’s supervisory framework for retail payments and payment service providers […]
Canada’s Modern Slavery Act applies to some social purpose organizations: What you need to know
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (commonly referred to as Canada’s Modern Slavery Act) came into force on January 1, 2024. The purpose of the Act is to reduce the use of forced labour […]
Canada’s new modern slavery regime: A summary for the transportation and logistics industry
Modern slavery is increasingly becoming a concern for Canadian businesses with complex supply chains. The International Labour Organization reported that approximately 49.6 million people were in modern slavery in 2021.[1] Australia, the United Kingdom and the State of California are […]
Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: Ho Ho Ho! – a Christmas gift from Public Safety Canada
On December 20, 2023, Public Safety Canada (“PSC”) published guidance (the “Guidance”) on the application of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chain Act (“Canada’s Modern Slavery Act” or “CMSA”) set to come into force on […]
Hot topics in energy and energy transition: A ESG and carbon finance panel discussion Report
On November 22, 2023, Miller Thomson’s National ESG and Carbon Finance Group hosted a webinar discussing the latest legal trends and developments surrounding energy and energy transition in Canada. Hosted by Bruno Caron (Co-Chair, ESG and Carbon Finance and Partner, […]
Balancing borders: Regulation of money service businesses in Canada and the United States
In our previous article in our series on money service businesses, we discussed the compliance reporting obligations for MSBs in Canada. In this article, we will explore the key similarities and differences between the MSB regulatory systems in Canada and […]
Transport & Logistics latest legal trends and insights series: Part 1
On November 14, 2023, Miller Thomson’s National Transportation & Logistics Group hosted an in-person educational seminar in Toronto, discussing the latest legal trends and insights surrounding the transportation and logistics industry. It was hosted by Miller Thomson’s Transport and Logistics […]
The business conduct rule in Canada’s over-the-counter derivatives market: Principles and framework
On September 28, 2023, the regulatory authorities of the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) announced the adoption of Multilateral Instrument 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct (the “MI”) and the Companion Policy 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct (the “CP”, and together with the MI, […]
An ESG and carbon finance panel discussion report: Avoiding greenwashing litigation, managing cybersecurity risks, and legal trends in Indigenous rights-based climate change litigation
Against the backdrop of ESG’s multi-faceted and ever-changing nature, greenwashing, cybersecurity, and Indigenous rights-based climate change litigation rank among the latest considerations that thoughtful companies and organizations must reflect on as they manage their organizational ESG program. On September 21, […]
Point-of-sale financing and buy-now-pay-later plans: A regulatory overview
Developments in technology and the financial services industry have, in recent years, promoted drastic shifts in consumer behaviors. These changes were especially visible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, during which retail e-commerce sales reached record levels. Accompanying this shift in consumer […]
