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Canada And The UK: A Historic Partnership Enters A New Era (Video)
Todd Burke of Gowling WLG's International Board sits down with British High Commissioner Rob Tinline to explore the evolving Canada-UK partnership and the commercial opportunities emerging across priority sectors like quantum computing, naval shipbuilding, and nuclear energy. Their discussion examines how these two nations are working together to advance trade, embrace innovation, and reduce barriers to cross-border collaboration in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
Canada International
GW
Gowling WLG
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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
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Keeping Your AI Disclosure Clean: “AI Washing” In The United States And Lessons For Canadian Issuers
In the first half of 2026, there have been more AI-related securities class action filings in the United States than in all of 2025, representing the highest number of such claims in the last five years1. Many of these class actions involve allegations of “AI washing”—a term used to describe issuers alleged to have exaggerated or misrepresented the role, capabilities, or impact of AI in their business.
Worldwide Commercial
TL
Torys LLP
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Ontario’s Draft Data Centre Playbook: Implications For Investors, Operators, And Developers
Digital infrastructure operators in Ontario are capitalizing on Canada’s growing reputation as a premier data centre jurisdiction. Demand for grid access in the province has increased substantially, with an interconnection queue potentially reaching 10,000 MW. In response, on August 13, 2026, the province released its draft Data Centre Playbook (the “Playbook”).
Canada Energy
GW
Gowling WLG
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Canada’s New Defence Drone Initiative: A Fast-approaching Opportunity For Canadian Suppliers
The Government of Canada has launched the Defence Drone Initiative, a cross-government program designed to accelerate the development and deployment of uncrewed and autonomous systems for military and coast guard operations. With six priority areas ranging from tactical surveillance drones to long-range precision strike systems, the initiative opens new opportunities for Canadian businesses across the innovation spectrum. The Request for Supply Arrangement is open now, with a closing date of August 14, 2026
Canada Government
MA
MLT Aikins LLP
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Bridging The AI Frontier: A Guide To AI Inventions In Singapore And Canada
Canada and Singapore have emerged as leading AI research hubs with distinct patent prosecution frameworks. While both jurisdictions reject AI as an inventor, they diverge sharply on software patent eligibility—Singapore offers fast, predictable examination through its technical contribution test, while Canada demands careful claim drafting that integrates AI algorithms with physical systems under its post-Choueifaty purposive construction approach.
Worldwide IP
GW
Gowling WLG
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How Sniff Is Rethinking Local Social Networking
Sniff is pioneering a fresh approach to local social networking by reimagining how communities connect and interact in their neighborhoods. This innovative platform challenges traditional social media models by focusing on hyperlocal engagement and authentic community building. Discover how this emerging technology is transforming the way people discover and share information within their immediate geographic areas.
Canada Media & IT
GL
Goodmans LLP
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Canada’s AI For All Strategy: Building Trust, Innovation And Sovereignty In The Era Of AI
Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, AI for All, establishes a comprehensive framework built on six pillars designed to protect citizens, empower participation, drive economic prosperity, build sovereign infrastructure, scale domestic champions, and forge global partnerships. The strategy outlines specific legislative initiatives, funding commitments, and policy measures across priority sectors including healthcare, energy, transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing. With trust positioned
Canada Strategy
BJ
Bennett Jones LLP
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Who Owns Your Digital Twin? Emerging Employment Law Issues For Employers
As artificial intelligence evolves, digital twins—AI-powered replicas of employees—are emerging in workplaces, capturing knowledge, communication styles, and decision-making patterns. While these systems promise enhanced productivity and knowledge preservation, they introduce complex legal questions around data privacy, ownership rights, employment relationships, and liability that employers must navigate carefully.
Canada Employment
GW
Gowling WLG
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L'IA pour tous : ce que les entreprises doivent retenir de la stratégie fédérale canadienne
Le gouvernement fédéral canadien dévoile sa stratégie nationale en matière d'intelligence artificielle, « L'IA pour tous », visant à transformer le leadership du Canada en recherche IA en applications concrètes pour les entreprises. Avec seulement 12 % des entreprises canadiennes utilisant actuellement l'IA, cette stratégie ambitieuse propose des programmes de financement, des initiatives de formation et des réformes réglementaires pour combler l'&
Canada Government
BB
BCF Business Law
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