Osler Legal Outlook

The legal landscape shifted dramatically in 2025, setting the stage for changes that will shape business in the year ahead. To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’re excited to share Osler Legal Outlook , our comprehensive look at what’s new and what’s next in business law. Featuring 23 insightful, in-depth articles, Osler Legal Outlook breaks down the most significant legal developments of the past year and explains what they mean for your business moving forward. For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flegaloutlook.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crhorta%40osler.com%7C0ccee9f05b1449c358f808de334319d1%7C38b8d7e73b2745709e91cf2ab620b2cd%7C1%7C0%7C639004560495540992%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kxKALFHAyA2H0r7FAs%2FAeL%2FFUMzaj1ZTPaS2E7fs23o%3

Osler Legal Outlook is a business podcast hosted by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, with 81 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #3

  Increasing AI in litigation: advantages, perils and increasing regulation

  Dec 4, 202512 minS3

  <p>In this article — “Increasing AI in litigation: advantages, perils and increasing regulation” — we discuss how law firms are increasingly relying on AI. Such use also raises significant issues  of professional responsibility and accuracy in the development of the law. Lawyers and legal departments are taking a more active role in shaping the frameworks that enable responsible use.</p><p>This article is authored by Christopher Naudie, who is a partner in Osler’s Disputes, Government Investigations and White-Collar Defence, and Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment Groups; Craig Lockwood, who is a partner in the Disputes Group; and Ainsley Leguard and Christi...

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  Episode #13

  Canada’s EV ecosystem recalibration

  Dec 4, 202512 minS3

  <p>In this article — “Canada’s EV ecosystem recalibration” — we discuss how the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election set the stage for significant EV sector policy changes in 2025. Canadian federal and provincial approaches for the industry also have shifted. These developments have introduced complexity for those seeking to engage in long-term planning.</p><p>This article is authored by Michael Fekete, a partner in Osler’s Technology Group, Hugo-Pierre Gagnon, a partner in the Corporate Group, Jesse Goldman, a partner in the Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment Group, Alan Hutchison, a partner in Corporate and Co-Chair of the Mining and N...

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  Episode #21

  Navigating the new Competition Act: early impacts and emerging challenges

  Dec 4, 202513 minS3

  <p>In this article – “Navigating the new Competition Act: early impacts and emerging challenges” — we examine the initial developments under the amended Competition Act and how it is reshaping the landscape of Canadian Competition law. </p><p>This article is authored by partners in the Competition/Antitrust and Foreign Investment Group: Shuli Rodal, Chair, Michelle Lally and Kaeleigh Kuzma together with associates Zach Rudge and Valeska Rebello, and Chris Naudie who is a partner in Osler’s Disputes Group.</p><p>Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a sing...

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  Episode #5

  Canada’s 2026 privacy priorities: data sovereignty, open banking and AI

  Dec 4, 202514 minS3

  <p>In this article — “Canada’s 2026 privacy priorities: data sovereignty, open banking and AI” — we discuss legislative reform, government policy, industry standards, and regulatory guidance and oversight which will all have a role to play in shaping the privacy and data management landscape in 2026.</p><p>This article is authored by Adam Kardash, partner and Co-Chair of the Privacy and Data Management practice; Wendy Gross, Chair of the Technology Group; François Joli-Coeur, partner, Privacy and Data Management; Adam LaRoche, partner Privacy and Data Management and Employment and Labour Groups; Colleen Morawetz, Privacy Knowledge Management lawyer; and Alexandra Toma, associate, Privacy and...

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  Episode #4

  AI training on trial: the next legal frontier in copyright law

  Dec 4, 202513 minS3

  <p>In this article — “AI training on trial: the next legal frontier in copyright law” — we discuss how the rapid rise of AI has raised fundamental legal questions regarding copyrighted materials. In 2026 we expect to see the courts in the U.S. and Canada begin to clarify how fair dealing applies to training AI models.   </p><p>This article is authored by Barry Fong, a partner in Osler’s Intellectual Property Group, Sam Ip, a partner in Osler’s Technology Group, and Ryan Holland, an associate with the Intellectual Property Group. </p><p>Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoski...

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