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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May
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2023
Is G7 Support for ISSB Climate Reporting Standards a Sign That Scope 3 Emission Disclosures Will Soon Be Required in U.S.? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2023
Canada Proposes to Unmask the Identities of 132 Substances on the DSL Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
May
10
2023
Canada Passes Legislation on Forced Labor and Supply Chain Due Diligence ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
26
2023
Recent and Upcoming Changes Affecting Federally Regulated Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
25
2023
Court of Appeal for Ontario Upholds Decision That Serves as Warning Against Relying on Historical Employment Contracts Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
20
2023
Canada and Mexico Take Steps to Eliminate Forced Labor from Supply Chains ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
3
2023
The Government of Canada Releases its 2023-2024 Federal Budget ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
30
2023
Electric Vehicle News From Canada with David Adams ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
15
2023
Preserving NAFTA Legacy Rights Requires Immediate Action Bracewell LLP
Mar
8
2023
NAFTA Chapter 11 (Investments): Time to bring “Legacy Investment” Claims Running Out Soon ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
4
2023
NIOSH Announces Publication of Article on the Results of 2019 Survey of Engineered Nanomaterial Occupational Health and Safety Practices Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Mar
3
2023
Spike in Migrants Crossing U.S.-Canada Border Raising Concerns Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
25
2023
Quebec Has New Privacy Requirements Already in Place, With More on the Way in 2023 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
16
2023
All Things Chemical®: Health Canada’s Update to Rev 7/8 of GHS — A Conversation with Karin F. Baron [PODCAST] Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Feb
15
2023
A Closer Look at the Recent USMCA Automobile Disputes Panel Decision Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
15
2023
Canadian PFAS Drinking Water Standards Proposed CMBG3 Law
Feb
1
2023
“Not My Work”: When Artists Dispute Authorship Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
1
2023
Trade Alert: New Antidumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) Petitions on Certain Tin Mill Products from Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey and the United Kingdom Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
1
2023
Time is Running Out to File an International Investment Arbitration Claim Under NAFTA Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Jan
25
2023
The USMCA – More than A Trade Agreement, A Competitive Strategy: Four Big Questions ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
20
2023
Protecting Your Brand: A Primer on Canadian Trademarks Miller Canfield
Jan
19
2023
Chips Chatter: January 10-17, 2023 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
17
2023
Canada’s Foreign Buyers Ban: What You Should Know About the Ban on Non-Canadians Purchasing Residential Property in Canada Miller Canfield
Jan
13
2023
Long Awaited USMCA Panel Decision on Automotive “Core Parts” – What Happened and What’s Next ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
1
2023
A COVID Surge in China Results in Renewed Restrictions for Travel to the United States Hunton Andrews Kurth
Dec
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2022
12 Days of CRM: Day 9 – How Much Does Bad Data Actually Cost? CLIENTSFirst Consulting
Dec
19
2022
Proposed Changes to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
29
2022
Canada Updates Table of Reference Amounts for Food Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
18
2022
Ontario CUPE Strike 2022: A Sign of Things to Come? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
18
2022
TN Visa Eligibility for Citizens of Mexico Expanded to Four Years Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
15
2022
Canada Introduces Legislation to Combat Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
27
2022
Québec Employers: The Rules for Injured Workers’ Temporary Assignment and Workplace Reintegration Have Changed Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
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October 2022 AFS Privacy Report: California Privacy Protection Agency Releases Updated Draft Regulations Ahead of October 28-29 Board Meeting ArentFox Schiff LLP
Oct
13
2022
Independent Unions Continue Gains at U.S. Manufacturers in Mexico Under Mexican Labor Law Reform Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
13
2022
Canada Temporarily Lifts International Students’ Off-Campus Work Limits Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
11
2022
Ontario Employers Now Required to Have Written Electronic Monitoring Policies Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
7
2022
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Confirms that Unionized Employees Still Have a Choice of Forum for Human Rights Complaints Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
5
2022
Canadian National Sentenced in Connection with Ransomware Attacks Resulting in the Payment of Tens of Millions of Dollars in Ransoms The U.S. Department of Justice
Oct
1
2022
Readout of Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force Deputies Meeting The U.S. Department of Justice
Sep
28
2022
Canada COVID-19 Travel Restrictions to End Oct. 1 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
27
2022
Canada Announces Removal of COVID-19 Border Entry Requirements Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
24
2022
413 Pounds of Concealed Marijuana Intercepted by Cincinnati CBP U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Sep
22
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CIFUS Clearance: Advent International Corporation and McAfee Corp. Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
15
2022
Canada Announces Federal Holiday to Mourn Queen Elizabeth II Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
1
2022
Changes to Employee Paid Sick Leave Provisions in the Canada Labour Code Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
31
2022
Canada Calls for Proposals to Establish Biomass Supply Chains Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Aug
30
2022
Canada Establishes New Maximum Levels for Arsenic in Certain Foods Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
18
2022
Does the USMCA Mean What It Says? The Disputes Panel Hearing on the Auto Core Parts Rules of Origin Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
15
2022
Proactive Tips for Businesses Facing Hail Damage Claims Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Aug
4
2022
Tim Hortons Wants to Settle Data Privacy Lawsuits with Free Breakfast Robinson & Cole LLP
 

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