Canada: Compliance

Canada's Real-Time Rail system reaches a pivotal milestone with the publication of By-law No. 10, establishing the legal framework for instant payments and broader access to national payment infrastructure. The new framework introduces direct and indirect participation models, real-time gross settlement, and enhanced operational resilience while balancing innovation with system-wide risk controls. With implementation set for August 24, 2026, financial institutions and payment service providers face critical

Ontario's hospitality industry faces evolving employment law challenges as recent legislative changes introduce new requirements for job postings, wage practices, and uniform policies. Restaurant operators must navigate complex obligations around gratuities, scheduling, and onboarding while maintaining compliance with the Employment Standards Act and emerging workforce protection measures.

Canada's proposed Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act represents a fundamental shift in trade enforcement, moving from a tariff-based mechanism to a standalone legislative framework with enhanced border interdiction powers. The legislation empowers the Minister of Foreign Affairs to maintain a regulatory list of suspect goods while granting the Canada Border Services Agency expanded authority to detain shipments and require importers to prove compliance. This development comes amid internatio