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November 11th, 2024

Employers and insurers: New rules on absence and disability management on the horizon

Bill 68, An Act mainly to reduce the administrative burden of physicians (the “Act”), which is primarily aimed at reducing non-value-added medical appointments, was assented to by the Lieutenant Governor on October 9. The Act introduces amendments to the Act to promote access to family medicine and specialized medicine services and the Act respecting labour standards (the “ALS”), which will significantly change the way both employers and insurers manage absence and disability. Some provisions will come into force on January 1, 2025, while others will come into force on a date to be determined. This article outlines the key changes introduced by the Act.

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November 4th, 2024

Professional inspections: A decision of interest to professional orders

In Dargis v. Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, the Superior Court reiterated that being a member of a profession is a privilege, not a right. This privilege is subject to a certain level of competency and the potential of being inspected. This decision describes the professional inspection process under review in this case, discusses the corrective measures imposed, and finds that all applicable legal rules and principles were followed. Other professional orders should take note.

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October 28th, 2024

Information security incident management: A new regulatory framework for financial institutions and credit assessment agents

On October 23, 2024, the Regulation respecting the management and reporting of information security incidents by certain financial institutions and by credit assessment agents was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec. The Regulation will come into force in six months and is intended to provide a framework for the management and reporting of information security incidents by certain provincial financial institutions. In the event of non-compliance, the Regulation also provides for administrative penalties.

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October 25th, 2024

AI back in the regulatory spotlight: California passes new legislation

Over the course of September, more than 30 bills were introduced in California aimed at regulating the development and use of artificial intelligence, in particular by imposing specific requirements on generative AI systems. The state has enacted several AI-related bills, including SB 942 California AI Transparency Act and AB 2013 Generative Artificial Intelligence: Training Data Transparency.