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July 18th, 2025

The Financial markets administrative tribunal limits the role of cryptocurrency experts

The Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal issued its first ruling on the admissibility of expert reports on cryptocurrencies. This is the first such decision reported by a securities regulator in Québec or in any other Canadian province.

Publications

July 15th, 2025

Commentary on the decision in Procureur général du Québec v. Quebec English School Boards Association – The Court of Appeal reiterated the preventive and remedial nature of s. 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The authors comment on this judgment in which the Court of Appeal reaffirms the rights of Québec’s English linguistic minority to manage and control its educational institutions, invalidating the provisions of the Act to amend mainly the Education Act with regard to school organization and governance that infringe these rights.

Publications

July 10th, 2025

Greenwashing claims and individual applications

Certain amendments allow a “person granted leave” to apply to the Competition Tribunal for leave to seek a court order under section 74.1 of the Competition Act. It is likely that such applications will be based on the new provisions governing misleading greenwashing representations.

Publications

July 2nd, 2025

Handling of warning letters by disciplinary councils and in civil matters

Did you know that a warning letter or caution issued by the office of the syndic of a professional order can have significant repercussions, even if no formal complaint is filed?

Publications

June 25th, 2025

Placement agencies: the Court of Appeal upholds the regulations governing staff leasing

The Court of Appeal of Québec has ruled on the legality of certain provisions of the Regulation respecting personnel placement agencies and recruitment agencies for temporary foreign workers. This article summarizes the key takeaways from this decision, which may have implications for companies involved in staff leasing and for their clients.

Publications

June 12th, 2025

More LIFE for Canadian Listed Issuers: CSA Increases the Limit on Capital-Raising Under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption

In a move aimed at invigorating capital markets, the Canadian Securities Administrators have implemented a substantial increase in the capital-raising limits under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption in Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions.