Canada’s Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (“FITAA“) comes into force on August 4, 2026, introducing a new publicly accessible registry to bring transparency to foreign influence activities directed at Canadian political and governmental processes, and potentially impacting companies operating in Canada
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Canada Insights, published by Baker McKenzie, focuses on legal and regulatory developments affecting businesses and individuals in Canada. The blog covers topics such as financial regulation including digital banking and cryptocurrency legislation, privacy and data protection with an emphasis on youth privacy and age assurance, trade and tariff issues between Canada and other countries, and practical guidance for market entry and business operations within Canada. It also addresses enforcement trends and compliance challenges in various sectors, providing updates on government policies and legislative changes relevant to Canadian commercial and regulatory environments.
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Canada: Ontario AI Scribe Guidance Signals Emerging Regulatory Baseline
In brief In early 2026, The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) released AI Scribes: Key Considerations for the Health Sector (“Guidance”), a detailed guidance addressing the responsible development, procurement, and use of AI scribe tools. AI scribes are software applications…
Canada Publishes Report Summarizing Input Received for its Renewed National AI Strategy
In brief On February 2, 2026, the Government of Canada published a report, entitled “Engagements on Canada’s Next AI Strategy: Summary of Inputs” (“AI Summary Report“), which analyzes input received for the purposes of developing a renewed artificial intelligence (“AI“)…
British Columbia 2026 Budget targets service economy with PST expansion
In Brief British Columbia’s (“BC”) 2026 budget proposes to significantly expand its provincial sales tax (“PST”) base by bringing several additional services into scope (“Additional Services”), and eliminating certain existing exemptions, effective October 1, 2026. Businesses which provide the Additional…
CRA reverses long-standing views on GST/HST-exempt treatment of trailing commissions
In Brief Effective July 1, 2026, the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA“) has reversed its longstanding position on the GST/HST treatment of mutual fund trailing commissions and will now consider these payments to be consideration for taxable supplies. Industry participants should…
Canada: Stepping into the digital financial future – the Federal Government tables the new Consumer-Driven Banking Act
In brief On 18 November 2025, the Federal government tabled Bill C-15, called “An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on 4 November 2025” (“Budget Implementation Act“), an omnibus piece of legislation striving to implement…
Canada: The Federal Government 2025 Budget Proposes to Create a Legislative Regime Governing Fiat-Backed Stablecoins
In brief On November 4, 2025, the Federal government released its 2025 Budget called “Canada Strong” (“Budget 2025”) which signalled a major step toward regulating crypto assets in Canada. For the first time, and after much speculation that such a…
Clarifying compliance – Canadian enforcement trends in youth privacy and age assurance
In brief Canadian privacy regulators are increasing scrutiny on social media and digital platforms, focusing on how they handle minors’ personal data and younger users who bypass age restrictions. This heightened oversight is likely to raise expectations for youth-focused design…
“Doing Business in Canada 2025” Is Here: Your Essential Guide to Market Success
Our latest publication, Doing Business in Canada 2025, is your essential companion for entering and expanding within the Canadian market. This comprehensive guide delivers actionable insights into regulatory landscapes, business practices, and strategic considerations tailored to help organizations thrive in…
Canada continues trade negotiations with the United States after announcement of 35% tariffs
As mentioned in our US customs team’s blog post, on July 10, US President Trump announced 35% tariffs on imports from Canada. The new tariffs are scheduled to commence on August 1. Current US tariffs on Canada include 25% tariffs…