Canada: Government, Public Sector

On April 27, 2026, the federal government announced the creation of the Canada Strong Fund, presented as Canada's first national sovereign wealth fund.

Acquiring a mining asset can create exceptional value, but only when risks are identified early and managed strategically.

Canada has launched its first national sovereign wealth fund, the Canada Strong Fund, with $25 billion in federal capital to co-invest alongside private and institutional investors in infrastructure, energy...

Canada's 2025 Budget proposes significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code that would restrict non-compete agreements in the federally regulated sector. Draft legislation published in May 2026 reveals the scope...

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A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision has expanded the interpretation of expropriation notice periods, ruling that relocation difficulties—not just vacating timelines—are relevant factors when courts consider extending possession dates.

Multiple funding solutions will be necessary to enable Canada to achieve the ambitious goals in defence and national security which have been outlined by the current federal government.

Amendments to Canada’s Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), summarized in our previous bulletin, Canada’s New Border Bill to Combat Money Laundering...

The Government of Canada has introduced Bill C-30, proposing significant amendments to the Bank Act that would fundamentally alter how foreign bank investments in Canada are regulated. These changes would eliminate a decades-old exemption that has shielded certain foreign bank transactions from Investment Canada Act review, potentially subjecting them to both net benefit and national security scrutiny.

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A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision has expanded the interpretation of expropriation notice periods, ruling that relocation difficulties—not just vacating timelines—are relevant factors when courts consider extending possession dates.

The decision arises against a backdrop of legislative reform. The ATQ noted that the dispute had to be decided under the ARE regime, which came into force in 2023, replacing the former Expropriation Act.