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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Aug
4
2022
Tim Hortons Wants to Settle Data Privacy Lawsuits with Free Breakfast Robinson & Cole LLP
Jul
27
2022
Canada’s Federal Government Proposes Changes to Privacy Act Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
12
2022
Privacy Report ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
1
2022
Health Canada Issues Front-Of-Pack Labeling Regulation Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
24
2022
Cattle Industry Urges Health Canada to Reconsider Front-of-Package Proposed Rule Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
22
2022
Canada Re-Introduces Major Federal Privacy Law Reforms Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
22
2022
FDA Publishes Guidance on Oversight of Food Covered by SRAs Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
21
2022
Canada Publishes Draft Framework for the Risk Assessment of Manufactured Nanomaterials under CEPA Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
17
2022
Canadian Government Suspends Vaccination Mandate for Domestic Travel and Federal Workers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
19
2022
Ontario Appellate Court Ruling Leaves Employers Waiting for Determination on Interpretation of COVID-19 Leave Provisions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
10
2022
Health Canada and CFIA Launch Consultation on Development of Voluntary Guidance re Food Information to be Provided for Foods Sold Through E-Commerce Keller and Heckman LLP
May
4
2022
Electric Mobility Canada on Its Promises for a Cleaner Economy [PODCAST] ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
4
2022
Canada Publishes Dietary Guidelines Resource Keller and Heckman LLP
May
2
2022
Saving Grace: PCT National Phase Deadline Grace Periods Could Protect Your Application von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Apr
21
2022
Intelligence Points to Likely Russian Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Robinson & Cole LLP
Apr
21
2022
Ontario Enacts Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
21
2022
APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules Go Global Hunton Andrews Kurth
Apr
11
2022
Attention British Columbia Employers: Major ‘Union-Friendly’ Changes Coming Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
1
2022
Manitoba Employers’ Accessibility Standards: May 1 Deadline Looms Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
31
2022
The Voice of Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers [PODCAST] ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
25
2022
Fleeing Ukrainians to Get More Help From United States Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
21
2022
Ontario’s Bill 88 Would Establish Electronic Monitoring Policies, Create Rights for Workers on Digital Platforms, and Require Naloxone Kits Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
18
2022
Ontario Considering Requirement that Employers Disclose How They Are Monitoring Employees Miller Canfield
Mar
15
2022
Russia Suspends Compulsory License Payments for Some Non-Russians Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
15
2022
Ontario Provides Timeline to Lift All COVID-19–Related Restrictions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
14
2022
Update on Ontario's Requirements for a "Disconnecting From Work Policy" Miller Canfield
Feb
28
2022
Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of February 21, 2022 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Feb
26
2022
Impacts of the Canadian Trucker Blockade: How Can Businesses Prepare for Disruptions? The National Law Review / The National Law Forum LLC
Feb
16
2022
Restructure This! Episode 3: Canada: Cannabis Boom or Bust? [PODCAST] Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
11
2022
Ongoing Canadian Protests Shine Spotlight on Ripple Effect of Supply Chain Disruptions Foley & Lardner LLP
Feb
11
2022
Pending CFIUS Filing: Algonquin/Kentucky Power Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
27
2022
TN Visas as a Work Visa Option for Manufacturing Companies to Hire From Mexico, Canada Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
26
2022
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Travelers From Mexico, Canada Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
6
2022
Ontario Implements New Lockdown and Revised COVID-19 Testing Guidance Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
5
2022
Canada Announces Plan for Mandatory Climate Financial Disclosures Mintz
Jan
3
2022
Canada: Upcoming Legislative Changes Taking Effect in January 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
23
2021
Canadian Bank Settles OFAC Charges for Potential North Korea and Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Violations Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Dec
21
2021
Foley Weekly Automotive Report December 21 Foley & Lardner LLP
Dec
20
2021
Benefits and Considerations for Patent Prosecution Under Patent Prosecution Highway in Australia, Canada, South Korea, and Japan Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
14
2021
Ontario Further Extends COVID-19 Paid Sick Days and Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Period Into July 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
2
2021
Ontario’s Employment Laws: Several Significant Changes Coming Under Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
17
2021
CANADA: Are Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies Enforceable? Maybe, Maybe Not. Miller Canfield
Nov
3
2021
Ontario Proposes Limiting “On-Call” Practice, Eliminating Non-Compete Agreements, and More Miller Canfield
Oct
29
2021
FDA Issues Good Machine Learning Practice Guiding Principles McDermott Will & Emery
Oct
29
2021
Ontario Introduces Bill to Promote Work-Life Balance and Bar Employers From Using Non-Compete Agreements Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
28
2021
International Coalition Takes Shape to Coordinate Economic Sanctions on Human Rights Violators Vedder Price
Oct
14
2021
World’s First Drone-Delivered Lung Transplant Robinson & Cole LLP
Oct
14
2021
United States to Open Borders with Canada and Mexico for Vaccinated Nationals Beginning November Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
8
2021
Canadian Government Announces Vaccine Mandate for the Federal Public Service and for Federally Regulated Travel Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
4
2021
Ontario Superior Court of Justice Refuses to Apply Waksdale for Negotiated Employment Agreement Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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