TECHNOLOGY

Why privacy is Samsung counsel’s foundation for governing AI
Sahil Razdan on building AI governance from privacy by design in ad tech, and keeping a human eye on every contract
Coinbase Canada counsel on turning crypto rules into an advantage
Laure Fouin explains why Canada’s registered-dealer regime gives Coinbase a clearer path than its largest market, the US
Chambers of commerce applaud federal government’s AI for All strategy
The organizations highlighted the focus being given to small- and medium-sized businesses
Federal privacy commissioner’s annual report notes 109 percent increase in PIPEDA complaints
Time limit complaints under Privacy Act rose by 121 percent in 2025–26
Most Canadian businesses are complying with privacy law: privacy commissioner survey
Businesses are implementing policies, assigning dedicated officers, and conducting training

BIG DEALS

One of Canada's largest biotech equity offerings to date
Goodmans and Kirkland advising Thoma Bravo; Fogler Rubinoff and Dentons for Kneat
Deal forms core of $1.35B financing to expand Canada's largest data centre platform

2026 LEADING LAWYERS IN TECHNOLOGY

Donald B. Johnston
Year called to bar: 1978
Toronto, Ontario
Kathleen E. Lemieux
Year called to bar: 1997
Ottawa, Ontario
Robb McNaughton
Year called to bar: 2002
Calgary, Alberta
Katherine Prusinkiewicz
Year called to bar: 2006
Calgary, Alberta
Deepak (Dee) Rajpal
Year called to bar: 1992
Toronto, Ontario
Kent E. Thomson
Year called to bar: 1984
Toronto, Ontario