Tom Nichini, Author at Dentons Canada Regulatory Review

The latest information and developments on regulatory law across Canada.

The Supreme Court of Canada defines the scope of parliamentary privilege

By Tom Nichini | May 4, 2026

Supreme Court of Canada holds that the Vavilov framework applies to the review of subordinate legislation

By Brandon Barnes Trickett, Laurie Livingstone, Mélanie Power, and Tom Nichini | November 14, 2024

Ontario announces the <em>Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act</em> to streamline land use planning processes and build more housing

Canada: The Ontario government is proposing significant changes to the province’s land use planning and transportation frameworks to get more people in Ontario housed and moving. On March 30, 2026, Minister [...]

US Securities and Exchange Commission grants exemption from Section 16(a) reporting for directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers

The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent order under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (the HFIA Act) introduces a notable exemption for directors and officers of foreign private [...]

Canada revises its automotive strategy with a view of becoming a global leader in next-generation vehicle manufacturing

On February 5, 2026, the Government of Canada unveiled a new national strategy for the automotive sector, signalling a shift in federal policy through a series of measures, including the [...]