Canada: Sport

FIFA's latest World Cup showcases groundbreaking officiating technologies that are transforming how the beautiful game is refereed at the highest level. From advanced tracking systems to real-time decision support, these innovations represent a significant leap forward in ensuring fair play and accuracy in critical match moments.

Hosts Aarij Wasti, Marlon Hill, and Juan Carlos Partida examine the legal and commercial controversies emerging from FIFA World Cup 2026, including federation overreach, government involvement in football governance, and immigration challenges affecting tournament participants. The episode also highlights standout commercial activations and celebrates Cabo Verde's unexpected tournament success.

Kyle Lowry will sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors to officially retire as the franchise's greatest player, joining a tradition where sentiment trumps business in professional sports.

On January 18, 2026, Senegal seemingly triumphed over Morocco 1-0 in a tightly contested championship final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”). However, nearly two months to the day after the match was played, Morocco has now been crowned champions...

For the first time, Canada will serve as a host nation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, alongside the US and Mexico. While the commercial upside is clear, so are the intellectual property risks.

As the world prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, Sideline Conversations takes you beyond the pitch to explore the legal and commercial issues shaping the tournament.

Dans l'affaire Reference re iGaming Ontario (décision disponible en anglais seulement), les juges majoritaires de la Cour d'appel de l'Ontario (la « CAO ») ont confirmé que les jeux et les paris sportifs...

In Reference re iGaming Ontario,1 released on November 12, 2025, the Court of Appeal for Ontario (ONCA) considered whether Ontario's proposed online gaming model...

In Reference re iGaming Ontario, a majority of the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed that online gaming and sports betting would be lawful under the federal Criminal Code...