Canada: Government, Public Sector

Canada's Ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, discusses why international investors are showing unprecedented interest in Canada as an investment destination. He explores the factors driving this momentum...

Seven Canadian provinces and territories have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to position Western and Northern Canada as a global leader in responsibly sourced critical minerals. The initiative aims to accelerate mining project development, strengthen supply chains, and create new value-chain opportunities in a region that has already generated over CA$80 billion in critical mineral shipments. Will coordinated regulatory approaches, infrastructure investments, and Indigenous partnerships transform the reg

Honor Device Co., a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, faces scrutiny as it seeks to enter the Canadian market. The company's ties to Huawei and potential national security concerns raise questions about whether Canadian regulators will approve its market entry amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The Saskatchewan Court of King's Bench recently examined whether municipalities have the authority to disqualify organized hamlet board members for conflict of interest violations, and what procedural protections must be afforded before such disqualification. The decision addresses newly amended regulations and establishes important precedents regarding the 10-day challenge period and the requirements of procedural fairness in municipal governance disputes.

The Québec Court of Appeal has established groundbreaking precedent on whether Charter rights and Jordan framework timelines apply to civil contempt proceedings. This landmark decision addresses the tension between protecting fundamental rights and maintaining the integrity of civil justice, while courts across Canada reach conflicting conclusions on this critical constitutional question.

Pro Bono Ontario has relaunched its Court of Appeal amicus program, a joint initiative with the Court of Appeal for Ontario designed to support self-represented litigants with motions. The program now allows self-represented litigants to consult with volunteer lawyers before court appearances, and in some cases, these volunteers can make submissions on their behalf before judges.

Canada's proposed amendments to the Defence Production Act signal a fundamental shift in defence procurement strategy, expanding ministerial powers, broadening the scope to include defence services...

Canada's defence sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation as the Federal Government commits $81.8 billion over five years to rebuild domestic defence capacity.

Canada's space sector stands at a critical juncture as the nation grapples with Arctic security threats, geopolitical tensions, and the need for sovereign space capabilities. With historic investments in European space partnerships and new domestic launch legislation, how will Canada position itself in an increasingly contested space domain while addressing urgent national security concerns in the Arctic?

Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 024 has been issued, together with accompanying guidance on "Insourcing and the Public Interest Test", both of which introduce a new framework requiring central government bodies to systematically...

Le gouvernement fédéral canadien propose des réformes majeures visant à réduire les délais d'approbation des grands projets à un an maximum, en permettant des évaluations d'impact et examens de permis simultanés. Ces changements s'inscrivent dans une tendance plus large observée dans l'ensemble du Canada de simplifier les processus réglementaires pour attirer les investissements dans des projets d'infrastructure à grande échelle.

Canada's proposed amendments to the Defence Production Act signal a fundamental shift in defence procurement strategy, expanding ministerial powers, broadening the scope to include defence services...