Canadian Securities Administrators Issue Notice on Use of Artificial Intelligence

December 13, 2024

On December 5, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published CSA Staff Notice and Consultation 11-348: Applicability of Canadian Securities Laws and the use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Capital Markets (the Notice). This document offers guidance on how securities legislation applies to the use and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) by market participants.

Six Ways An Organization Can Benefit from an Internal Generative AI Use Policy

September 12, 2024

Generative Artificial Intelligence tools can be incredibly beneficial for businesses, enhancing productivity by streamlining administrative tasks, reducing redundancy, automating processes and improving data analysis. However, these powerful tools also introduce significant risks, particularly related to how employees use them. While AI-specific legislation may not yet exist in Canada, it is important to recognize that other legal frameworks—such as data protection regulations, intellectual property laws and industry-specific legislation and standards—indirectly govern AI use. 

Intellectual Property Primer

July 04, 2024

Join Kees de Ridder—intellectual property lawyer, patent agent, and trademark agent—as he delves into the fundamentals of intellectual property law. In this overview, Kees explains various types of intellectual property, including patents, confidential information, trademarks, copyright, and industrial designs. He discusses the importance of these intangible assets in protecting creative and innovative works, ensuring that businesses can maintain their competitive edge and capitalize on their intellectual endeavours.

Unchartered Territories: Canadian Courts and Law Societies Grapple with the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools

May 23, 2024

Canadian courts and law societies, alike, are faced with an ever-evolving challenge: straddling the line between recognizing the potential benefits of emergent generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), while balancing the associated risks of using this technology. Principle to these associated risks is the ability of GenAI to "hallucinate" (i.e., generate incorrect information).

AI Insights Foundations

April 23, 2024

Building on current and proposed legislative frameworks, duties of care and risk management strategies, this virtual symposium looked at AI through legal, technical, governance and risk-focused lenses, ultimately providing you with the practical insights and strategic viewpoints essential for successful AI adoption, all while futureproofing against potential legal challenges.