The Chambers Global Practice Guide Data Protection & Privacy 2024 features 34 jurisdictions. The guide provides the latest legal information on online marketing, workplace privacy, access to data for national security purposes, international data transfers, data localization requirements, and emerging digital and technology issues.

Our cybersecurity and data privacy team authored the Data Protection & Privacy 2024 Canada section. Canada has seen a number of legislative changes in the past two years that have significantly reformed the Canadian privacy and data protection landscape. As developments in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to grow, all signs point to continued reform going forward that will significantly impact how organizations do business in Canada.

Contacts

Imran Ahmad
Imran Ahmad
Senior Partner, Canadian Head of Technology and Canadian Co-Head of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Email
imran.ahmad@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 416 202 6708
John Cassell
John Cassell
Partner, Canadian Co-Head of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Email
john.cassell@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 403 267 8233
Katherine Barbacki
Katherine Barbacki
Senior Associate
Email
katherine.barbacki@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 514 847 4681

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2025 federal election: Third-party regulated activities

Canada’s 45th general election will take place on April 28. Businesses and non-profits that are considering engaging in the political process during this time must know the law and understand how to navigate the rules and restrictions imposed by the Canada Elections Act (CEA).

Canada | March 28, 2025

Government relations and public policy
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US steel and aluminum tariffs and Canadian retaliatory tariffs now in effect

On March 12, 2025, the US imposed tariffs of 25% on Canadian steel and aluminum, including many derivative products. The same day, Canada announced its intention to enforce $29.8 billion in retaliatory tariffs.

Canada | March 27, 2025

International trade
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USPTO decision suggests favorable treatment for quantum computing

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued what may be its first decision about eligibility of quantum computing inventions to patent protection.

Canada | March 27, 2025

Intellectual property
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