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- Summary Judgment/Trial
The Federal court has issued an updated practice notice addressing the procedures and substance of motions for summary judgments and summary trials, including early notice to the CMJ, suitable issues for determination, and resolution of scheduling and hearing issues. The guidance is found at paragra … Read more »
- New Privacy Bill
Bill C-36, “An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make amendments to other Acts” was introduced today to replace the privacy provisions of PIPEDA. The new Digital Safety Commission (from Bill C-3 … Read more »
- Digital Safety
The government has introduced Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, directed to “social media services” and artificial intelligence “chatbot services” and potential harms to children, as well as a “Digital Safety Commission”. My co-authored summary from DLA Piper is An overview of Canada’s Safe So … Read more »
- AI Strategy
The government has released its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: “Trust makes adoption possible. Opportunity and sovereignty ensure adoption creates benefits for Canadians now and in the future.” Six pillars are described as “protect Canadians from the risks and harms of AI”, “strengthen m … Read more »
- Geographic Indicators
The government announced a public engagement on “how to strengthen and modernize Canada’s geographical indications regime under the Trademarks Act.â€� A focus is on Indigenous engagement and potential additional categories, such as traditional crafts and industrial products. The engagement exten … Read more »