Canada: Industry Updates & Analysis

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Canadian governments and producer-responsibility organizations are refining extended producer responsibility programs across the country, affecting packaging, batteries, electronics, and hazardous products. Recent regulatory changes include expanded collection obligations, adjusted compliance timelines, and new enforcement measures, with significant developments in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic provinces.

President Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on over 550 categories of Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. commerce. With the tariffs set to take effect in 30 days unless negotiations yield results, Canadian businesses face significant uncertainty across industries from agriculture to manufacturing, while federal and provincial leaders scramble to coordinate a unified response.

The Spring Economic Update (“Update”) was tabled in the House of Commons against a backdrop of heightened global instability, particularly oil price market volatility caused by the conflict in the Middle East...

The Spring Economic Update 2026 introduces a mix of targeted personal and business tax measures aimed at improving access to disability supports, supporting home ownership and labour mobility...

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 04/09 to 04/22.

In 2025, global economic and political news was largely dominated by U.S. tariffs.

Canada's authority for administering export and technology transfer controls, Global Affairs Canada ("GAC"), has released Notice to Exporters No. 1159 – Guidance on the Movement to and Storage...

The Supreme Court of Canada has been clear: surrounding circumstances play an important role in contractual interpretation.