Canada: Government Policy & Public Finance

Subscribe
Welcome to the Mondaq Strategy homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Economic Analysis, Government Policy, Public Finance, Investment Strategy, Management and Industry Updates and Analysis.
Article
Canadian Prime Minister Announces ‘Productivity Mega Deduction’
Canada's new Productivity Mega Deduction permanently provides immediate expensing for a wide range of depreciable property and Canadian development expenses, dramatically expanding the scope beyond the previously announced Productivity Super Deduction. The measure aims to reduce Canada's marginal effective tax rate on new business investment to 6.4%, positioning it as the lowest among major economies and less than half the U.S. rate.
Canada Tax
OH
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Article
Construction de centres de données : cadre de la Saskatchewan et principes du Canada
Le gouvernement de la Saskatchewan a récemment établi un nouveau cadre réglementaire pour les centres de données, aligné sur les principes fédéraux canadiens. Ce cadre introduit six principes directeurs, notamment l'exigence que les centres de données développent leur propre capacité de production d'électricité et privilégient la propriété canadienne. Comment ces nouvelles politiques transformeront-elles le paysage des infrastructure
Canada Energy
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Article
Canada’s Investment Summit Is Not Just About Capital – It’s About Execution
Canada is positioning itself as a premier destination for institutional investment through legislative reforms, accelerated regulatory approvals, and a new sovereign wealth fund. With ambitious plans to catalyze $1 trillion in investment over five years, the question remains whether Canada can execute major projects with the certainty and speed required to deliver returns that global investors demand.
Canada Government
C
Cassels
Article
Shaping Data Centre Development: Saskatchewan’s Data Centre Framework And Canada’s Responsible Data Centre Development Principles
Saskatchewan's new Data Centre Framework and Canada's Responsible Data Centre Development Principles establish comprehensive guidelines for data centre development, emphasizing Canadian ownership, data sovereignty, and bring-your-own-power requirements. How will these frameworks shape the future of data centre investments and operations across Canadian provinces, and what challenges remain in implementing these high-level policy priorities?
Canada Strategy
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Article
Mise à jour sur les instruments médicaux : modernisation des LEIM, demandes d’homologation d’instruments médicaux de classe III et IV, et rapports sur le rendement de la Direction des instruments médicaux
Santé Canada modernise son processus d'octroi de licences d'établissement d'instruments médicaux avec des modifications réglementaires majeures entrant en vigueur en décembre 2026. Ces changements visent à alléger le fardeau réglementaire, promouvoir l'innovation et améliorer la compétitivité de l'industrie canadienne des dispositifs médicaux.
Canada Healthcare
SB
Smart & Biggar
Article
Canada Imposes Counter-Tariffs On C$27.6-Billion Of U.S. Imports, Effective September 8, 2026
Canada has announced C$27.6-billion in counter-tariffs on U.S. imports, effective September 8, 2026, targeting over 700 product classifications across steel, aluminum, dairy, electronics, and other sectors. The measures represent a dollar-for-dollar response to U.S. Section 338 tariffs, with rates ranging from 15% to 50% depending on the product category. The government has also introduced a C$7.5-billion support package for affected Canadian workers and businesses.
Canada International
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Article
No Charter Right To Bicycle Lanes (Cycle Toronto v. Ontario (Attorney General))
The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court ruling that found the provincial government's legislation to remove bicycle lanes from major Toronto streets unconstitutional. The decision addresses fundamental questions about the separation of powers between courts and legislatures, and whether the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms creates positive obligations for governments to maintain infrastructure like bicycle lanes.
Canada Government
GR
Gardiner Roberts LLP
Article
Ontario Launches Data Centre Playbook: Proposed Framework For Grid Access, Electricity Costs And Project Approval
Ontario's proposed Data Centre Playbook introduces a framework requiring large data centres to demonstrate economic value, data sovereignty benefits, and community investment before connecting to the provincial electricity grid. The draft policy signals a shift toward strategic assessment of data infrastructure projects, with implications for pricing, grid access, and operational requirements that developers and investors must carefully navigate.
Canada Energy
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Article
Part 1 | Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy: What Changes For Lawyers And Industry
Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy introduces a fundamental shift in defence procurement through its Build-Partner-Buy framework, requiring businesses and legal counsel to rethink how they position for opportunities. This analysis examines the five integrated pillars of the strategy and explains why legal positioning must now begin before formal procurement processes start.
Canada Government
ML
McKercher LLP
Article
Santé Canada sollicite des commentaires sur un projet pilote visant à prioriser les présentations de médicaments génériques fabriqués au Canada
Santé Canada propose un projet pilote visant à prioriser certaines présentations de médicaments génériques fabriqués au Canada dans la file d'attente d'examen réglementaire. Cette initiative cherche à déterminer si un accès accéléré à l'examen peut améliorer la prévisibilité des délais et contribuer à prévenir les pénuries de médicaments au pays.
Canada Healthcare
SB
Smart & Biggar
Article
Le gouvernement du Canada lance une consultation sur l’élargissement du régime des indications géographiques
Le gouvernement du Canada lance une consultation publique sur l'élargissement du régime des indications géographiques prévu dans la Loi sur les marques de commerce. Cette consultation vise à recueillir les points de vue sur la modernisation du régime canadien et son extension potentielle au-delà des vins, spiritueux, produits agricoles et aliments pour couvrir des produits d'artisanat traditionnel et industriels.
Canada IP
SB
Smart & Biggar
See more