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J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Technology Lawyer & Trademark Agent

Tech & Data, National Practice Group Leader 

Caroline Poirier

IT, Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer

Partner

Stephen D. Burns

Energy & Infrastructure Technology Lawyer | IT/OT & Markets

Partner, Trademark Agent

Our Privacy and Data Protection lawyers were recently featured in the Canadian Privacy Law Review in an article that provides a high-level comparison of Canada’s key private-sector privacy regimes.

A Comparison of the PPCDA PIPEDA QC Privacy Act PIPA

A Comparison of the PPCDA, PIPEDA, Quebec's Privacy Act and PIPA

Suzie Suliman

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate, Trademark Agent

Kees de Ridder

Technology, IP & Privacy Lawyer | Patents, Licensing & Cyber

Partner, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has released draft guidance outlining best practices for organizations to assess the privacy practices of third-party service providers under PIPEDA. The guidance emphasizes that privacy due diligence is an ongoing accountability obligation, with particular attention to data flows, AI and training data, security, subcontractors, international transfers and data retention.

OPC Issues New PIPEDA Guidance on Assessing Third-Party Service Providers

Earlier this month, the federal government introduced the proposed federal Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (PPCDA) &ndash; a signal that Canada&rsquo;s private-sector privacy landscape may undergo significant transformation imminently. To assist organizations that conduct business in Canada with their potential compliance efforts with respect thereto, the following is intended to provide a non-exhaustive, high-level comparison between: (i) the PPCDA; (ii) Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA); (iii) Qu&eacute;bec&rsquo;s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (the Qu&eacute;bec Privacy Act, as amended by Law 25); and (iv) the Personal Information Protection Acts of Alberta and British Columbia (collectively, the PIPAs).

A Comparison of the PPCDA PIPEDA Quebecs Privacy Act and PIPA

Ruth E. Promislow

Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI Lawyer

On June 4th, 2026, the federal government released Canada&rsquo;s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All (the Strategy). The Strategy aims to ensure that artificial intelligence serves Canadians, strengthens businesses and communities and enhances Canada&rsquo;s control over its technological future through six key pillars.

Canadas AI for All Strategy Building Trust Innovation and Sovereignty in the Era of AI

Canada’s AI for All Strategy: Building Trust, Innovation and Sovereignty in the Era of AI

Valérie Pelchat

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto 

Associate

Alison G. FitzGerald

International Arbitration Lawyer

Martin J. Valasek, FCIArb

International Arbitration Lawyer at Bennett Jones Montreal

On May 12, 2026, the Court of Appeal of Qu&eacute;bec released its judgment in Avalin Group FZE v. Lauzon &ndash; Planchers de bois exclusifs inc., 2026 QCCA 651, in which it enforced a dispute resolution clause in an international agreement despite the absence of mandatory language compelling arbitration.&nbsp;

International Commercial Arbitration Agreement Enforceable Despite Absence of Mandatory Language

Court of Appeal of Québec: International Commercial Arbitration Agreement Enforceable Despite Absence of Mandatory Language

John D. van Gent

Commercial Real Estate Finance Lawyer | Lending & Credit

In his recent contribution to The Abstract, an American College of Mortgage Attorneys journal, John van Gent examines the growing use of mortgage charge transfers in Canadian refinancing transactions and the legal framework supporting them across Canadian jurisdictions. The article explores the practical considerations for lenders, borrowers and advisors when deciding whether to assign an existing charge or register a new mortgage, offering guidance on when a charge transfer may provide commercial advantages.

The Charge That Lived The Practical Value of Charge

The Charge That Lived: The Practical Value of Charge Transfers

Steven L. Major KC

Commercial Litigation Lawyer | Energy

Audrix Arce

At the 75th Canadian Energy Executive Association (CEEA) conference, industry leaders, government officials and Indigenous partners explored the opportunities and challenges shaping Canada's energy future. Discussions focused on regulatory certainty, interprovincial cooperation, AI and data centre growth, value-added energy development, and the importance of early Indigenous and landowner engagement. The key takeaway was clear: Canada has a strategic window to advance energy infrastructure and attract investment, but success will depend on timely action, collaboration and execution.

Key Takeaways from the Energy Business Forum at CEEA 75

Key Takeaways from the Energy Business Forum at CEEA '75

Simon Grant

Financial Services & Regulatory Lawyer

Partner 

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Kwang Lim

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

Vancouver Managing Partner

Canada is taking a category-by-category approach to regulating prediction markets, with the CSA and CIRO permitting certain event contracts while directing others outside the securities and derivatives framework. This article examines Canada's emerging regulatory landscape and the key considerations for platforms, dealers, financial institutions and investors participating in these evolving markets.

Canadian Bar Association Privacy and Access Law Section (South) Presentation

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