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Infringement By Common Design Found In Canadian Case

Infringement by common design was established for the first time in Canada by the Federal Court (FC) in the decision Adeia Guides Inc. v. Videotron Ltd, released on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Le CRTC établit une nouvelle définition de contenu canadien pour la radiodiffusion audiovisuelle

Le 18 novembre 2025, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a publié la Politique réglementaire de radiodiffusion CRTC 2025-299 (la « Décision »)...

Canada Media & IT

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Apologies In Defamation Cases: A Gesture That's More Symbolic Than Legal?

In the digital age, where anyone can become a publisher with a single click, defamatory statements find fertile ground, particularly on social media and broadcasting platforms.

Canada Media & IT

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BCF Business Law

CRTC Sets New Definition Of Canadian Content For Audio-Visual Broadcasting

On November 18, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-299 (Decision)...

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

CRTC Releases New Definition Of "Canadian Program"

Canada Media & IT

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Goodmans LLP

The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Starts With But A Single Step: The CRTC Releases Highly Anticipated Modernized Framework For Certification Of "Canadian Content"

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Cassels

CRTC Modernizes The Definition Of "Canadian Program" Under The Broadcasting Act

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

CRTC Releases New Policy To Modernize Radio Processes

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Modernization And Red Tape Reduction In The Radio World: CRTC Updates Regulation Of Canadian Radio Broadcasters To Adjust To The Growing Presence Of Streaming Services

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Understanding Revenue Waterfalls In Film Contracts

Canada Media & IT

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Miller Thomson LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-18 Le Bulletin d'actualités législatives

Canada Healthcare

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Designing The Future - Balancing Heritage And Innovation (Podcast)

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Gowling WLG

An Overview Of The Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit

Canada Media & IT

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Fillmore Riley

From Red Carpet To Rights: Top 5 IP Considerations For TIFF Goers

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Navigating The Relationship Between Retail Funds And Institutional Capital

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Torys LLP

Financial Services Regulatory Authority Of Ontario's New Proposed Life And Health Managing General Agents Rule

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Torys LLP

Torys On Budget 2025: Supporting Innovation In Financial Services

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Torys LLP

SCC Gives Green Light For Cull Of Ostriches At BC Ostrich Farm

Canada Litigation

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Cassels

2025 Canada Federal Budget: A Summary Of Key Tax Proposals

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Miller Thomson LLP

Interview – CBC Radio-Canada (Podcast)

Senior Associate, Valerie Kleinman was on air with Radio-Canada which oversees all French-language content for the CBC. In this segment, Valerie shared her insights on the recent changes the federal government...

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Raising The Bar: How Bill 29's Next Phase Redefines Warranty Standards In Québec

On July 16, 2025, the Québec government published a draft of the Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the application of the Consumer Protection Act...

Canada Consumer

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

If there's interest to include your song, or the recording of your song, in a film, TV series, advertisement, video game, or another similar form of media, there's a lot to keep in mind, much of which can be considered...

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Edwards Creative Law

Federal Court Of Appeal Dismisses Class Action Certification Due To Unavoidable Individualized Inquiries

In Voltage Pictures v Robert Salna, 2025 FCA 131, the Federal Court of Appeal addressed the preferable procedure criterion in the context of a defendants' class proceeding.

Canada Litigation

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Bennett Jones LLP

Class Dismissed: Copyright Reverse Class Action Fails To Get Passing Grade

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Federal Court Awards Over $33 Million In Combined Statutory Damages In Two Recent Copyright Infringement Cases

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Québec Introduces Bill 109 On Discoverability Of French-language Content On Digital Platforms

Canada Media & IT

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Tax Credits In The Canadian Film Industry: Why Proper Corporate Structuring Matters

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Miller Thomson LLP

Crédits D'Impôt Dans L'Industrie Cinématographique Canadienne : L'Importance D'Une Bonne Structuration De L'Entreprise

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Miller Thomson LLP

Projet De Loi 109 : Le Québec Cherche À Réglementer La Découvrabilité Du Contenu Francophone Sur Les Plateformes Numériques

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bill 109: Quebec Moves To Regulate Discoverability Of French-Language Content On Digital Platforms

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

CRTC Public Hearing On The Modernization Of The Definition Of CanCon Within The Audiovisual Industry

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Greg Bryk Talks About Harnessing The Power Of Passion In Your Everyday Life | Ep 22 (Podcast)

Canada Media & IT

Alexa Translations

Court Of Appeal Upholds Decision To Dismiss Defamation Action Of Dog-sled Business (Windrift Adventures Inc. v. CTV-Bell Media Inc.)

Canada Litigation

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Interview – CBC Radio-Canada (Podcast)

Senior Associate, Valerie Kleinman was on air with Radio-Canada which oversees all French-language content for the CBC. In this segment, Valerie shared her insights on the recent changes the federal government...

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

CRTC Public Hearing On The Modernization Of The Definition Of CanCon Within The Audiovisual Industry

After a brief postponement, the highly anticipated public hearing on the definition of Canadian content (CanCon) is now underway.

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Greg Bryk Talks About Harnessing The Power Of Passion In Your Everyday Life | Ep 22 (Podcast)

On this episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Greg Bryk, a Canadian actor, producer, writer, coach, and keynote speaker known for his work in both film and television.

Canada Media & IT

Alexa Translations

Court Of Appeal Upholds Decision To Dismiss Defamation Action Of Dog-sled Business (Windrift Adventures Inc. v. CTV-Bell Media Inc.)

One of the purposes of section 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act ("CJA") is to discourage the use of litigation as a means of unduly limiting expression on a matters of public interest.

Canada Litigation

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

A New Threat To U.S. National Security: The Imminent Demise Of Hollywood

Worldwide Media & IT

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Episode 23: Fair Dealing In Canada, Part Two (Podcast)

In this episode of the Entertainment and Media Law Signal podcast series, Bob Tarantino speaks with David Steinberg about fair dealing in Canada.

Canada Media & IT

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Dentons Canada LLP

A Round-Up Of Developments At The CRTC – Winter 2024-2025

The last few months have been a busy time as the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) continues in its efforts to both modernize...

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Federal Court Issues Reasons For "Expandable" Site-Blocking Order

In Bell Media Inc. v. John Doe 1 (Soap2day), 2025 FC 133, the Federal Court provided its reasons for a site-blocking order it granted on December 16, 2024, which requires various Internet service providers (ISPs).

Canada Media & IT

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

What We're Watching: Winter Edition

With snow and cold temperatures settling in across the country this week, we hope you are staying safe and warm. The winter edition of "What We're Watching" features content that highlights the importance of the sovereignty of stories.

Canada Media & IT

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First Peoples Law

Episode 21: UK Tax Incentives For Canadian Producers (Podcast)

Worldwide Media & IT

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Dentons Canada LLP

Le CRTC lance une consultation sur les dynamiques du marché dans l'ensemble du secteur canadien de la radiodiffusion

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken (French)

CRTC Launches Consultation Examining Market Dynamics Across The Entire Canadian Broadcasting Industry

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

CBC Radio Speaks To Jack Siegel About Justin Trudeau's Resignation And Prorogation Of Parliament

Canada Media & IT

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

CRTC Launches Public Consultations On Modernized Definition Of Canadian Content And More Flexible Regulation Of Radio Stations

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

CRTC Launches Consultation On Canadian Content In The Audiovisual Sector

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Fasken Communications Law Triannual Update

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

CRTC Approves First Online News Act Exemption Application

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

CanCon Changes To Come? CRTC Report Summarizes Stakeholder Input On A New Definition Of Canadian Content

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

So You Want To Produce In Canada, Eh?

Canada Media & IT

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Goodmans LLP

Episode 078: Life Recovery From Trauma And PTSD With Ally Pankiw (Podcast)

Canada Media & IT

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Gluckstein Lawyers

When Chili's Met The Beastie Boys: A Sizzling Sabotage Showdown

Canada Media & IT

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Nelligan Law

CRTC Launches Public Consultation Regarding Possible Exemption From Bargaining Framework Under The Online News Act

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

CRTC Launches Two New Public Consultations On Accessible Programming By Online Streaming Services

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Online Streaming Services To Contribute 5% Revenue To Support Canadian Content Under New CRTC Policy

Canada Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

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Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

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Edwards Creative Law

Canadian Lawyer TV Interviews Cliff Proudfoot, KC On Lawson Lundell's Recent Successes, Including ‘Western Canada Law Firm Of The Year' Award

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Lawson Lundell LLP

Influencers In Toronto: Spotlight On Susan Abramovitch (Video)

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Gowling WLG

International Day Of Pink: Insights From LGBTQ+ Individuals & Allies (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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