Canada

Located in the Northern part of North America, Canada sits directly on top of the United States. In addition to sharing borders, the United States and Canada are among the largest countries in the world, Canada being the second-largest country by area. And, the land border which is shared with the US, makes it the world’s longest bi-national land border.

Canada was established in 1535 by France and was originally known as the colony of Canada. Today Canada is governed by a Federal-parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth as the head of state. At the federal level, it is a bilingual nation, speaking English and French; Canada is one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations in the world, which is primarily the result of large-scale immigration.

Canada has an advanced economy, making it the tenth-largest in the world, based on GDP (in the Human Development Index). It is abundant in natural resources, and relies heavily on a well-developed international trade market. Canada also ranks highly in international measurements for categories including: government transparency, economic freedom, civil liberties, quality of life, education, and healthcare. Canada is a member of the United Nations, G20, G7, NAFTA, Group of Ten, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum.

Canada is governed by the Constitution of Canada, making it the supreme law of the country. Written text and unwritten conventions govern the Constitution. The Constitution Act of 1982 ended all legislative ties with the UK, while adding an amending formula for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court, and the Judiciary plays an integral role in interpreting powers; the Judiciary also has the power to strike down Acts of Parliament if they violate the Constitution. Common law prevails in all provinces except Quebec, which is regulated by the civil law system.

Canada is a powerful country in terms of its economy, with a GDP of $1.52 trillion US (2016). It is rated as one of the top ten trading nations in the world. The country ranks above the US and many western European countries in the Heritage Foundation Index, and the country experiences extremely low levels of income disparity. The economy is also heavily driven by stock exchange, as the Toronto Stock Exchange is the seventh largest market in the world.

Canada’s economy is highly driven by import and export, and trade with countries including the US, China, and the European Union. Since the 20th century, the country has also experienced growth in mining, manufacturing, and the services sector. The service industry drives the Canadian economy, employing about ¾ of the country’s workforce. Petroleum and forestry are two of the country’s most prominent areas of expertise, driving a great deal of income in these sectors.

The National Law Review covers the latest news, stories, and information regarding Canada, and its provinces. Litigation, employment law changes in the country, new legislation, immigration law, patent application stories, and Canada’s bioeconomy, are among the different stories covered on the National Law Review. Visitors will find up to date stories, news, and cases from Canada regularly on the site.

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Keeping Your Cybersecurity Affairs in Order: How to Avoid Becoming the Next Ashley Madison Katten
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2016
Wearable Tech Injuries on the Rise: McDonalds recalls Happy Meal Fitness Trackers Stark & Stark
Aug
25
2016
New Rebar Anti-Dumping Investigation May Carry Major Implications for Canada’s Construction Industry Dickinson Wright PLLC
Aug
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2016
Alberta Canada Government Favours Local Breweries in New Mark-Up Regime Dickinson Wright PLLC
Aug
18
2016
Surge In Populism: Dangers To Transnational Trade In Americas And Reasons For Hope Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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2016
Major Changes Coming to Canadian Dairy Industry Dickinson Wright PLLC
Aug
17
2016
Immigration Through Investment: A Comparison of the U.S. EB-5 Program vs. the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
16
2016
TSCA Update August 15, 2016: Federal Issues; FDA; EPA; Nanotechnology; Renewable Products; Hazardous Materials Transportation Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Aug
5
2016
Canadian Government Invests $12 Million In Sarnia-Lambton’s Bioeconomy Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Aug
4
2016
Canada Begins Consultation on Proposed Prioritization Approach for Nanoscale Forms of DSL Substances Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jul
27
2016
North American Climate, Energy, and Environment Partnership Announce Energy Plan Mintz
Jul
26
2016
Canadian Parliament Holds First Reading of Bill to Create Framework to Regulate Nanotechnology Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jul
20
2016
European Commission Delays Decision about U.S. Visa Waiver Reciprocity Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
18
2016
Canada to Increase Import Quota for EU Cheese Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jul
8
2016
Clearance: Mitel Networks Corporation Acquires Polycom, Inc. Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
1
2016
Electronic and Courier Delivery Coming to Ontario Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jun
24
2016
Canadian Government Seeks Input for Innovators Agenda Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jun
16
2016
Gypsum Industry Hit with New Canadian Duty Case Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jun
14
2016
Canadian Court Holds That Evidentiary Requirement For Leave To File Securities Class Action Is “Not A Low Bar” Mintz
Jun
2
2016
Canada Acts to Prevent Importation of Counterfeit Goods into Canada Dickinson Wright PLLC
May
31
2016
Canadian Competition Bureau to Study Technology Led Innovation in Financial Services Industry Dickinson Wright PLLC
May
28
2016
FDA Recognizes Canada’s Food Safety System as Comparable to U.S. Allowing Modified FSVP Requirements Keller and Heckman LLP
May
26
2016
Opportunity to Reduce Import Costs into Canada – But You Need to Act Now! Dickinson Wright PLLC
May
24
2016
Food Regulatory Update: Meat & Fish Labeling Requirement Keller and Heckman LLP
May
18
2016
Canada Border Services Reminds Legal Permanent Residents Travelling to Canada by Air of eTA Requirements Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
9
2016
Oh, Canada (An FSVP Update): Foreign Supplier Verification Program Keller and Heckman LLP
May
6
2016
U.S. Consulate in Toronto Suspends Third Country National Appointments in Summer 2016 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
4
2016
New Rules Provide Relief from Canadian Withholding on Salary Paid to Cross-Border Employees Dickinson Wright PLLC
Apr
22
2016
CFTC Enters Into Information Sharing MOU With Three Additional Canadian Provinces Katten
Apr
18
2016
Ontario Employment Standards Audit Manual Now Available Dickinson Wright PLLC
Apr
14
2016
How Enforceable Are Your Non-Competition Covenants in Canada? Dickinson Wright PLLC
Apr
14
2016
Are Shareholders of a Corporate Franchisee Considered “Franchisees” Under Ontario’s Franchise Legislation? Dickinson Wright PLLC
Apr
14
2016
Franchises: Dunkin’ Donuts Quebec Case Now Final Dickinson Wright PLLC
Apr
14
2016
Ontario Passes New Legislation Governing Tips and Gratuities Dickinson Wright PLLC
Apr
7
2016
Labour and Employment Criminal Background Checks in Canada Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
24
2016
Canada Asks for Public Comments on Trans-Pacific Partnership Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
14
2016
Health Canada Assesses Monetary Penalties against Company under Canadian Product Safety Act for First Time Mintz
Mar
14
2016
Softwood Lumber, Construction and Building Products Companies in Limbo as U.S. and Canada Attempt to Resolve New Softwood Lumber Dispute Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
14
2016
President Obama Addresses Chief of Missions Conference; Iran’s Ballistic Missile Tests Continue to be Scrutinized; Ambassador Froman Heads to Brussels Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
10
2016
Deadline Extended for Canada’s New Electronic Travel Authorization Program Mintz
Mar
3
2016
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Audit of Canadian Bacon Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
1
2016
United States to Expand E-Visa Processing Options in Canada Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
29
2016
Bridging the Week: February 22–26 and 29, 2016 (Position Limits; Short Sales; Canadian Derivatives; Form PR) Katten
Feb
26
2016
US Consulates in Canada Expand E-1/E-2 Visa Processing Mintz
Feb
26
2016
What Multinational Employers Need to Know about Ontario’s Proposed Sexual Harassment Protections Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
23
2016
Digging for Help: Key Issues in Metals Exploration Bankruptcies Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
12
2016
Copyright Protection in Canada for Artists Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
12
2016
Canada Relaxes Iran Sanctions – Making it Easier to do Business with Iran Dickinson Wright PLLC
Feb
5
2016
Employers’ Guide to the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan Dickinson Wright PLLC
Jan
22
2016
Update On Enforcing Foreign Judgments in Canada Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered
 

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