Canada: International Law

The Ontario Court of Appeal examines whether a foreign arbitral award should be enforced when the arbitration proceeded under different institutional rules than those originally specified in the parties' agreement, following legislative changes in Dubai that transferred arbitration authority from DIFC to DIAC.

Osler's Indigenous Law Insights webinar series offers legal and business professionals a monthly 30-minute deep dive into the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada. The May 2026 session examines a groundbreaking B.C. Court of Appeal decision on whether adherence to Indigenous law can excuse non-compliance with court injunctions, alongside critical updates on UNDRIP and DRIPA implementation in British Columbia.

Ce guide pratique établit une comparaison détaillée entre le Chapitre 11 du Bankruptcy Code des États-Unis et la Loi sur les arrangements avec les créanciers des compagnies (LACC) du Canada.

The U.S. tariff refund process faces a critical legal challenge as the Trump Administration appeals a court order requiring refunds of approximately US$166 billion in duties collected under now-invalidated emergency tariffs.

Foreign direct investment into Canada is now at its highest level in almost 20 years, and as the country diversifies its trade partnerships, India has emerged as an important partner.

Foreign filing licenses are government authorizations required before filing patent applications abroad, triggered by factors including where an invention was made, inventor residency, nationality, and subject matter. Understanding these requirements is crucial for companies with international R&D teams, as non-compliance can result in patent invalidity, monetary penalties, or even criminal liability in some jurisdictions.

Toronto Tech Week 2026 revealed critical shifts in Canada's technology ecosystem, from early-stage capital dynamics to cross-border IP strategy. As selectivity defines the venture environment and applied AI, defence-adjacent technologies, and infrastructure take center stage, founders and investors must navigate an increasingly complex lifecycle where documentation quality, IP retention, and transaction readiness have become strategic differentiators rather than afterthoughts.

The U.S. tariff refund process faces a critical legal challenge as the Trump Administration appeals a court order requiring refunds of approximately US$166 billion in duties collected under now-invalidated emergency tariffs.

The United States Trade Representative has concluded that Canada's enforcement of its forced labour import prohibition is deficient, grouping it with five other economies that have laws in place but fail to effectively enforce them.