In this episode, Rachel Zuroff, Danielle Miller Olofsson, and David Elder discuss concerns relating to protecting children's privacy online and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's recent consultation about the creation of a code to promote compliance with the law and encourage best practices. The panel explores whether existing legislation is sufficient to address concerns about children’s privacy, whether privacy regulators should adopt new guidance, such as a Children's Privacy Code, or whether new legislation is required to ensure children’s privacy rights are adequately addressed online.

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In this episode, Rachel Zuroff, Danielle Miller Olofsson, and David Elder discuss deceptive design patterns (sometimes known as “dark patterns”), their growing importance for privacy regulators, and whether their potential to impact consumers' privacy rights has been over-stated.

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In this episode, David Elder and Danielle Miller Olofsson join Rachel Zuroff to discuss how Québec and other Canadian jurisdictions regulate the use of biometrics by businesses. While many organizations see benefits in the use of biometrics for efficiency and security purposes, regulators such as Québec’s Commission d’accès à l’information (“CAI”) have been actively investigating the impact of biometrics implementation on the privacy rights of citizens. As regulation in this area continues to evolve, businesses should be cautious about the adoption of biometric technologies to remain compliant with regulatory requirements.

In this episode, Danielle Miller Olofsson and David Elder join Rachel Zuroff to discuss recent and upcoming developments in privacy and data protection laws. First up are some major legislative changes in Québec, including the introduction of the mobility right in Law 25 and the Regulation respecting the anonymization of personal information. The discussion also touches on Québec’s new personal health information legislation and the Act to establish a legal framework for information technology. Shifting to the federal level, David Elder provides insights into key privacy reforms, including the status of bills C-26 (Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act) and C-27 (replacing PIPEDA, among other things) in light of the prorogation of Parliament, and discusses the implications of these changes for businesses, together with new and proposed Alberta privacy legislation. The episode concludes with predictions for future developments in privacy laws and a discussion of their pros and cons.

Hosted by Kim Le of Stikeman Elliott, this podcast is the second in a two-part series recorded at the firm's M&A 2025 Forecast and Trends Seminar. Kim moderated the discussion with panelists Andrew Walton from Ironbridge Equity Partners, Rieshdah Gabier from FirePower Capital, Hai Tran-Viet from the Canadian Business Growth Fund, Ryan Farkas from BDO, and Shannon Martin from OPTrust. They explore the current state of the transactional market, how their portfolio companies are responding to the current tariff landscape, and how deal processes might change as a result.

Hosted by Kim Le of Stikeman Elliott, this podcast is the first in a two-part series recorded at the firm's M&A 2025 Forecast and Trends Seminar. The Seminar focused on cross-border M&A and particularly on the role of private equity investors on both sides of the Canada-U.S. Border. Moderated by Stikeman Elliott's Mario Nigro, Part I of the discussion features Karen Fisman of PwC, Kevin Overby of Chicago-based Keystone Partners, Chris Hutchinson of EY, and Mike O'Brien of Valspring Capital, based in Boston. Topics of discussion included the impact of tariffs on cross-border deal flow, opportunities in Canadian healthcare, and the recent shift in interest toward the industrial sector. Part II of the Seminar will be posted on March 31st.

The second part of Stikeman Elliott’s 2024 Toronto Search Fund Seminar focused on self-funded searches. Over the last few years, the popularity of the “self-funded” concept has exploded, creating exciting opportunities but also significant challenges. Representing a range of Canadian and U.S. perspectives, our panelists shared their “search” experiences and provided candid and thoughtful responses to questions from seminar attendees.

On November 19, 2024, Stikeman Elliott hosted a seminar in Toronto titled “The Growth of Search Funds in Canada.” This event brought together industry leaders, investors, and searchers to discuss the growing role of search funds in the Canadian market. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with experts, ask questions in real-time, and network with peers. This podcast includes Part I of the seminar, in which experienced guest speakers focused on traditional search funds, including the key role that advisors play in a traditional search, the closing of a transaction and how to approach the first-year post-acquisition. Part II of the seminar, on self-funded search funds, will be posted on January 27th, 2025.

In this Perspectives episode, we explore the world of search funds with insights from our recent Calgary seminar, focused on the trends, opportunities, lessons and challenges facing the industry. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or simply curious about Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), this episode offers valuable guidance on navigating the search fund space.

The ‘right to be forgotten’ often comes up in discussions about privacy law, but does this right even exist in Canada? Tune in to learn more about the rights individuals have to control their publicly available personal information and the corresponding obligations businesses have.