Solicitor-client-privileged advice not a registerable ‘foreign influence activity’: commissioner
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the ‘strong leadership’ of Anton Boegman, the new foreign influence transparency commissioner, ‘will help Canadians to better understand how foreign influence works and strengthen public confidence in our democratic and electoral institutions and processes.’

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 @ 3:43 PM

Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner Anton Boegman has issued guidance about when “licensed legal professionals” are required to register their work for foreign principals as “influence activities” in the new public foreign influence registry. The new commissioner issued five interpretation bulletins — including one specifically for lawyers — to give guidance on how to comply with the obligations under the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA) and its regulations, which came into force Aug. 4. ... [read more]

Ontario proposes streamlining 13 natural resource permits, impacting wildlife, forestry

Thursday, August 06, 2026 @ 3:10 PM

The Ontario government is proposing changes to “modernize and streamline 13 natural resource permits,” which would allow mining and infrastructure projects to “move forward faster and with greater certainty.” ... [read more]

Ontario auto insurance changes leave public facing gaps in coverage, lawyers say

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 @ 3:24 PM

Last Updated: Thursday, August 06, 2026 @ 9:48 AM

Lawyers are saying Ontario’s recent overhaul of standard auto insurance coverage is leaving potential accident victims exposed to major gaps in benefits — a situation they may not be aware of. As of July 1, the only statutory accident benefits (SABs) automatically included in Ontario’s standard automobile policy are medical, rehabilitation and attendant care benefits. ... [read more]

Court orders new trial as plaintiffs denied opportunity to address unpleaded defences

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 @ 2:20 PM

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in a collection action, finding that the trial judge relied on two unpleaded defences to dismiss the case without giving the plaintiffs a meaningful opportunity to respond. ... [read more]

Corporations Canada releases 2025 diversity report on management, boards of directors

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 @ 2:09 PM

Corporations Canada released its 2025 annual report on Aug. 5, which showed some progress on advancing diversity on boards of directors and in senior management of federal distributing corporations. ... [read more]