Canada: Cybersecurity

The fintech industry in Canada is experiencing a transformative moment with the introduction of the Retail Payments Activities Act, creating new opportunities for innovation and investment. Visa's Jay Dorey and Torys' Brigitte Goulard explore how regulatory clarity is reshaping the landscape, from AI-powered fraud detection to emerging agentic commerce. Discover which verticals are poised for explosive growth and how fintechs are leveraging new tools to serve previously underserved markets.

Canadian organizations face intensifying regulatory enforcement, shifting market conditions, and accelerating technology risks in 2026. This comprehensive outlook examines critical developments across private equity, competition law, power infrastructure, public procurement, tax policy, and technology governance that will shape strategic decisions in the year ahead.

Canadian privacy laws require organizations to notify privacy commissioners and affected individuals when breaches meet specific thresholds, but the process varies across federal and provincial jurisdictions. Understanding when notification is mandatory, what constitutes a "real risk of significant harm," and how to navigate the requirements under PIPEDA, Alberta's PIPA, and Quebec's Law 25 is essential for compliance.

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) released its latest annual compliance report (the Report) which details areas of focus for CIRO-regulated dealers in 2026 and beyond.

Artificial intelligence is now part of everyday life—and increasingly, part of the courtroom. From generative AI-assisted document drafting to algorithm-driven decisions, various Canadian courts...

This is a monthly bulletin published by the Privacy and Cybersecurity Group at Fasken with noteworthy news and updates. If you have any questions about the items in this bulletin, please contact any member of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Group and we will be pleased to assist.

This is a monthly bulletin published by the Privacy and Cybersecurity Group at Fasken with noteworthy news and updates.

On February 3, 2026, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization released a notice outlining digital asset custody requirements...

Le guide complet de BLG présente la Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels dans le secteur privé du Québec (LPRPSP), telle que modernisée par la Loi 25...