Blind spots to watch for when anonymizing data Anonymization has become a crucial step in unlocking the value of data for innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence. But without a properly executed anonymization process, organizations risk financial penalties, legal action and serious (…)
What is natural hydrogen? Natural hydrogen, also called native hydrogen, does exist. It refers to hydrogen found naturally in the environment, often as a gas trapped underground. Unlike industrially produced hydrogen, which results from chemical processes, natural hydrogen is extracted directly (…)
What is expropriation? Expropriation is a legal process by which a public authority can compel a property owner to surrender private property for reasons of public interest. Governed by both provincial and federal legislation, expropriation is designed to facilitate infrastructure projects that are (…)
On July 30, 2025, the Regulation respecting prompt payments and the prompt settlement of disputes with regard to construction work (hereinafter the “Regulation”) was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec. Since September 8, 2025, the Regulation has been coming into force gradually,1 in (…)
See you at the IBA Annual Conference in Toronto! November 2-7, 2025 We’re delighted that the International Bar Association Annual Conference is taking place in our neighbouring city of Toronto. Our partners will be on site and would love to connect. To arrange a meeting, please contact Lisa (…)
This bulletin addresses the same subject as a first bulletin we published on March 10, 2025, regarding Bill 89 tabled by the government. The bill was assented to on May 30, 2025, with a number of amendments and clarifications. The bill provides for major amendments to the Labour Code (L.C.) to (…)
Understanding the House Agreement On June 6, 2025, a landmark settlement catalyzed a major turning point and reshaped the dynamics of American collegiate sports. By approving the House v. NCAA settlement, U.S. courts authorized universities to directly compensate their athletes for the use of their (…)
The PUT is a crucial component of provincial finances and has a significant impact on the operating costs of the many companies providing essential services. The PUT was introduced in Quebec in fiscal 2004–2005 to replace the municipal property tax on specific infrastructure used by companies in (…)
In March 2017 – more than 3,000 days ago – Lavery established its Artificial Intelligence Legal Lab to study and, above all, anticipate developments in artificial intelligence. Quite innovative at the time, the goal of Lab was to position itself ahead of the legal complexities that artificial (…)
In this bulletin, we will be discussing the TCEB as part of our series on the 2025 Quebec budget and corporate taxation. This particular tax credit aims to boost innovation and competitiveness in the digital marketplace by providing strategic tax assistance to businesses specializing in information (…)
This article is part of our two-part series on what foreign buyers of, and investors in, business ventures need to know about the Charter of the French language (the “Charter”) in the context of a business transaction involving operations and employees in Quebec. The first instalment focused on (…)
As part of the Quebec budget for 2025, the provincial government has announced a host of new tax measures and changes to existing tax measures. This series of bulletins will provide an overview of three of these measures which introduce significant tax changes and will have a considerable impact on (…)
On April 24, 2025, Labour Minister Jean Boulet tabled Bill 101, An Act to improve certain labour laws, in the National Assembly of Québec. This new omnibus bill proposes some 20 measures to amend legislative provisions, including those regarding the grievance arbitration process set out in the (…)