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1. Zuckerberg to defend Meta\u2019s youth strategy at social media addiction trial, February 18, 2026
2. Howard Levitt: Every generation reshapes the workplace. Now it's gen Zs turn, February 18, 2026

1. Ontario Court of Justice welcomes Akilie, Gonet, Lesperance, Palin, and Santerre to the bench, February 18, 2026

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Stikeman Elliott Blog Posts and Newsletters

1. Competition Bureau to Focus on Proactive Monitoring, Health and Telecom in the Wake of COVID-19, (Canadian Communications Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
2. You've Been Hacked: Board Cybersecurity Liability and Risk Management, (Canadian Communications Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
3. Classification of Employers as part of Prevention and Participation Mechanisms, (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
4. Draft regulation on conditions for lodging workers: potential new standards to watch out for, (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
5. Ontario’s Bill 30: New Rules for Temporary Lay-offs and Mass Terminations, (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
6. 'Tis the Season: The Impact of Termination Timing on Employee Vulnerability and Damages, (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
7. Sick Notes Out, Serious Illness / Injury Leave In: British Columbia’s Bill 11 and Bill 30 Explained, (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
8. OSFI Launches Consultation on New Senior Leader Regime, Stikeman: Insurance Law Update, February 18, 2026
9. Insurance Council of British Columbia Releases Details of Proposed Licensing Requirements under New Restricted Insurance Agency Regime, Stikeman: Insurance Law Update, February 18, 2026
10. Budget 2025: Ottawa Moves to Ban Non-Competes and Tighten Worker Classification Rules, (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
11. New Health and Safety Obligations in Québec: A Checklist for Employers, (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
12. Breaking Down Inter-Provincial Barriers for Insurance Advisors: Ontario Chapter, Stikeman: Insurance Law Update, February 18, 2026
13. No Conspiracy, Just Cause: B.C. Court Boots CEO Over Boardroom Blunders, (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
14. British Columbia Implements Restricted Insurance Agent Licensing Regime for Incidental Sellers, Stikeman: Insurance Law Update, February 18, 2026
15. Beyond the 24-Month Limit: Key Lessons from Lischuk v K Jay Electric Ltd., (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
16. Alberta Regulator Releases Updated Guidelines for Captive Insurers, Stikeman: Insurance Law Update, February 18, 2026
17. Employers and Beyond: Human Rights and Accommodation Obligations May Extend to Site Owners, Contractors and Other Third Parties, (Canadian Employment & Pension Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
18. FSRA Releases Revisions to the Proposed Regulatory Framework for Ontario Life and Health MGAs, Stikeman: Insurance Law Update, February 18, 2026
19. AI Use by Financial Institutions: Québec’s AMF Publishes Draft Guidelines, Stikeman: Insurance Law Update, February 18, 2026
20. FSRA Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Life and Health Managing General Agents in Ontario, Stikeman: Insurance Law Update, February 18, 2026
21. The Buy Ontario Act: A Shift in Ontario’s Approach to Public Procurement, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
22. The Promise of an Energy Superpower: Canada and Alberta Sign Transformational MOU, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
23. Streamlining Canadian Infrastructure Growth Through the Major Projects Office, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
24. Permitting Reform for Renewable Energy Projects, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
25. Québec Government Adopts Bill 69 to Modernize Energy Legislation, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
26. Bill 40: A New Focus For Ontario Energy, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
27. Enforcement At Last: Charges Laid for Violating Canada’s Russia Sanctions, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
28. Government of Ontario Restricts United States Businesses from Participation in Public Sector Procurements, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
29. Permitting Reform and Electrification, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
30. The Offshore Winds are Blowing with the Enactment of Bill C-49, (Canadian Energy Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
31. Québec’s Bill 29: New Guidance Published on the Warranty of Availability of Replacement Parts and Repair Services, (Canadian Class Actions Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
32. Left on the Sidelines: The Canadian Patent Appeal Board Rules that Artificial Intelligence Cannot Hold Inventorship Status, (Canadian Technology & IP Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
33. 23andMe: A Security Breach Highlights the Importance of Proactive Governance in Personal Data Protection, (Canadian Technology & IP Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
34. Comprehensive Guide to Canada's Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Laws for 2025, (Canadian Technology & IP Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
35. Five Things to Know About Québec’s New Data Mobility Right, (Canadian Technology & IP Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
36. Key Considerations for Zoning and Land Use in Canada, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
37. Inclusionary Zoning: Ontario Government Extends Grandfathering for Toronto, Mississauga, and Kitchener, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
38. Ontario’s Superior Court Grants Relief from Forfeiture After Commercial Tenant Misses Lease Renewal Deadline, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
39. Canada’s 2026 Real Estate Outlook: Legal Developments and Market Dynamics, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
40. A Rare Occurrence: a Developer is Awarded Significant Damages for Loss of Profits due to a City's Faulty behavior, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
41. At Last, a Decision that Examines the Consequences of Holdover Rent and of a Tenant of Assuming a Landlord’s Repair Obligations, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
42. Data Centre Opportunities: Alberta and Canadian Initiatives Advance a World-Class Industry, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
43. Fighting Delays, Building Faster: What Ontario’s Bill 60 Means for Planning and Development, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
44. Inclusionary Zoning Takes Effect in Parts of Toronto as Ontario Approves Certain Protected Major Transit Areas, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
45. The Superior Court rules on the obligation in a deed of sale to honour existing leases as an exception to article 1887 C.C.Q. and the difference between a “renoviction” and an “optimization project”, Stikeman: Real Estate and Municipal Update, February 18, 2026
46. GST/HST to Apply to Mutual Fund Trailing Commissions Effective July 1, 2026, Stikeman: Tax Law Update, February 18, 2026
47. The Canadian Tax Basis “Bump”: A Non-Technical Perspective on an Important Planning Tool, Stikeman: Tax Law Update, February 18, 2026
48. Tax Account Registration Delays: A Few Tweaks Could Help CRA More Fully Achieve Its Efficiency Goals, Stikeman: Tax Law Update, February 18, 2026
49. 2025 Federal Budget: Sales and Excise Tax Measures, Stikeman: Tax Law Update, February 18, 2026
50. Key Developments in Canada’s Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Framework, Stikeman: Tax Law Update (Canadian Technology & IP Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
51. Canada Virtual Currency Regulations and Compliance Updates for Businesses, Stikeman: Tax Law Update (Canadian Technology & IP Law - Stikeman), February 18, 2026
52. CRA Implements New Policy Replacing Paper Mail with Electronic Correspondence by Default, Stikeman: Tax Law Update, February 18, 2026
53. Finance Releases New Draft Legislation: What’s in and What’s Out?, Stikeman: Tax Law Update, February 18, 2026
54. Back-and-Forth Levies in the North American Trade War: the Canadian One-Sided Truce, Stikeman: Tax Law Update, February 18, 2026
55. Beyond Elizabeth: Reforming Canada’s Fraudulent Conveyance and Fraudulent Preference Laws, Stikeman: Litigation Update, February 18, 2026
56. Supreme Court Endorses Broad and Flexible Framework for Material Change Disclosures – Leave Test Remains Unchanged, Stikeman: Litigation Update, February 18, 2026
57. The Minister’s Power to Raise New Arguments in Tax Court Appeals: A Case Comment on Oldcastle Building Products Canada Inc. v. The King, Stikeman: Tax Law Update, February 18, 2026
58. Asbestos: To Remove or Not to Remove – Is That the Question?, Stikeman: Litigation Update, February 18, 2026
59. Interpreting Exclusion Clauses in Contracts for the Sale of Goods: Important Guidance from the Supreme Court of Canada, Stikeman: Litigation Update, February 18, 2026
60. Recent Québec Court of Appeal Decision Highlights the Importance of Clear Drafting for Earnouts, Stikeman: Litigation Update, February 18, 2026

1. Does Access to Justice Include Access to Judges?, February 18, 2026

1. Crown Concessions and Appellate Authority in R v Bouvette, February 18, 2026