Canada: Industry Updates & Analysis

What will Quebec's economic prosperity look like in the years ahead? Prospera 2026, the Quebec Economic Barometer, examines 28 variables and over four decades of structural factors shaping the province's economy. This edition analyzes critical issues including U.S. trade tariffs that could impact up to 23,000 jobs and the succession of nearly 38,000 businesses expected to change hands over the next three years.

Prospera 2026, le Baromètre économique du Québec, analyse 28 variables structurelles pour comprendre l'évolution de l'économie québécoise depuis 1980. Cette édition examine deux enjeux cruciaux : l'impact des tensions commerciales avec les États-Unis qui pourrait mettre à risque jusqu'à 23 000 emplois, et le défi du repreneuriat alors que 38 000 entreprises québécoises s'apprêtent à changer de mains dans les trois prochaines ann

The patent landscape is evolving as entrepreneurs and investors seek new approaches to protecting IP rights consistently across jurisdictions. Organizations like the Intellectual Property Owners Association provide forums to voice concerns, analyze issues, and advance policies aimed at accelerating innovation across borders.

Clark Wilson LLP's News & Insights hub showcases the firm's expertise across diverse legal practice areas through articles, case studies, and resources. From business succession and construction law to privacy legislation and family matters, discover how Vancouver's leading lawyers analyze emerging legal trends and provide practical guidance for businesses and individuals navigating complex legal landscapes.

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.

Le gouvernement du Canada (le « gouvernement ») a indiqué qu’il avait l’intention de « moderniser le cadre s’appliquant au secteur des organismes de bienfaisance en 2026-2027...

L'Organisme canadien de réglementation des investissements (« OCRI ») a publié son dernier rapport annuel sur la conformité (le « rapport »)...

On March 30, 2026, Ontario’s Species Conservation Act (“SCA”)[1] came into force, repealing the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”).