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Quebec’s new municipal contracting framework comes into force on April 1, 2026, which aims to modernize the rules for awarding municipal contracts in the province. Read more: bit.ly/4m1gkz3 #Procurement #MunicipalLaw #BlakesMeansBusiness

Construction change management can be a key challenge in public #Infrastructure projects. Our bulletin shares considerations for ensuring effective change order processes in engineering, procurement and construction contracting: bit.ly/4lXaDCe #BlakesMeansBusiness

A new arbitration claim before the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes is testing whether investor-state arbitration can be used to challenge Canadian sanctions. Learn more: bit.ly/4sDiY0y #InternationalArbitration #BlakesMeansBusiness

Considering expanding your private credit activities into Canada? Explore the key legal and structural considerations for U.S. lenders — from licensing requirements and security interests to cross-border regulatory issues. Read here: bit.ly/4bPcuFG #BlakesMeansBusiness

Reflecting the strength of our expertise and extensive feedback from our peers, this year’s Canadian Legal @Lexpert Directory ranks 224 Blakes lawyers in 53 practice areas. Congratulations to this leading group! Learn more: bit.ly/4sbiiPV #CanadianLawyers

Stay up to date on the key #litigation trends and developments to watch in 2026. Explore our curated collection of insights from the Blakes Litigation & Dispute Resolution team: bit.ly/46VruiE #DisputeResolution #BlakesMeansBusiness

SCC decisions and regulatory developments are reshaping Canadian securities litigation and disclosure governance. Read more: bit.ly/4bh2u71 #BlakesMeansBusiness

Private Competition Act claims are on the rise. A recent Competition Tribunal decision clarifies the new public-interest leave test and signals what applicants must demonstrate to proceed. Read more: bit.ly/406QJeb #BlakesMeansBusiness

Businesses are beginning to see the practical outlines of Canada’s modernized, more interventionist #CompetitionLaw regime after recent waves of reform. Download our 2026 guide for practical guidance on managing risk while staying competitive: bit.ly/4bb33jI

The February issue of #BlakesupRound covers artificial intelligence governance, new digital accessibility rules, emerging financial technology reporting requirements, cross-border developments, the 2025 deal market and more. Read the newsletter here: bit.ly/40xM44Y

B.C. has finalized new #ConsumerProtection rules, effective August 1, 2026. The amendments set a low threshold for rendering certain contract terms inoperative and expand the scope of regulated consumer goods. Read more: bit.ly/4aUcAKy #BlakesMeansBusiness

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down tariffs imposed under the U.S. International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Learn about the reasoning behind the ruling and the new questions raised for Canada–U.S. trade: bit.ly/4rBUwMm #BlakesMeansBusiness

A Supreme Court of Canada decision confirms that insurance policies and endorsements must be read as a whole, giving effect to clear and unambiguous language and that endorsements do not alter the “generally advisable” interpretive order. Learn more: bit.ly/4rMaNyJ

The Competition Bureau continues its focus on #FinancialServices with a market study on small and medium-sized enterprise lending and a report on data portability. Learn about the key takeaways and how to participate in the study’s consultation process. bit.ly/4kMTcnu

Merger review activity dips slightly, the Competition Bureau releases feedback on its algorithmic pricing consultation and the federal court dismisses Cineplex’s appeal in a deceptive marketing case. Read the February edition of #BlakesCompetitiveEdge: bit.ly/40hET0E

B.C. Court of Appeal confirms that payments made by an owner to a contractor after notice of a subcontractor lien do not reduce the “amount owing” for lien purposes, potentially requiring payment into court of both the holdback and the lien amount: bit.ly/4apNHaU

A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the importance of objective, contextual contractual interpretation when faced with ambiguous contract terms. Read the full analysis here: bit.ly/4kuNI0p #BlakesMeansBusiness

Blakes leads the Canadian market in Chambers Global 2026, with 30 combined Band 1 practice and lawyer rankings. Thank you to our clients for your trust. bit.ly/4kEDzhY #BlakesMeansBusiness #LegalExcellence #BusinessLaw

An Alberta Court has confirmed that royalty arrears claims must be addressed in insolvency proceedings before solvent co-lessees can be pursued. This affirms the single-proceeding model under Canadian #InsolvencyLaw. Learn more: bit.ly/3NXgBGp #BlakesMeansBusiness

The Bank of Canada has outlined its annual reporting requirements for registered #PaymentServiceProviders under the Retail Payment Activities Act. Learn about the essential reporting elements ahead of the first filing deadline in March 2026: bit.ly/4qObUgu