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Prediction Markets: Evolving Regulation In Canada
Surging trading volumes, rapid regulatory change and well-publicized controversies in respect of United States prediction markets have brought new prominence to the regulation of prediction markets. Until this year, there had been no formal guidance provided for businesses looking to offer trading in prediction market contracts (also referred to as “event contracts”) in Canada in accordance with existing regulatory frameworks, and, in particular, there has been significant uncertainty concerning the application of securities law restrictions to the trading of event contracts.
Canada Finance
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Access To Information: The CAI Stays Journalists’ Applications For Review Pending A Superior Court Ruling
A Quebec journalist's challenge to access information refusals raises a critical question about legal representation before the Commission d'accès à l'information. The case examines whether journalists act personally or on behalf of their employers when seeking public records, with implications for media access rights across the province. Multiple similar cases now await a Superior Court ruling that could reshape how journalists navigate information access disputes.
Canada Litigation
L,
Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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Fall Forecast: What To Watch In Canada’s Communications Sector
Canada's broadcasting, telecommunications, and satellite industries face significant regulatory changes this fall as Parliament advances key legislation. From the CRTC's implementation of the Online Streaming Act amid U.S. trade tensions to new lawful access requirements for service providers and the establishment of Canada's first space launch framework, these developments will reshape operational requirements across the communications sector.
Canada Media & IT
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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La Cour Suprême Des États-Unis Restreint La Responsabilité Des FSI En Matière De Violation Du Droit D'Auteur — Ce Que Cox Communications, Inc. V. Sony Music Entertainment Signifie Pour Le Canada
Le 25 mars 2026, la Cour suprême des États-Unis a rendu sa décision dans Cox Communications, Inc. et al. v. Sony Music Entertainment et al., 607 U.S. ------- S.Ct. ----2026 WL 815823 limitant les circonstances dans lesquelles les fournisseurs de services Internet (FSI) peuvent être tenus responsables des violations du droit d'auteur commises par les utilisateurs de leurs services.
Canada IP
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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