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Emerging Regulations: Navigating Quebec’s Unique Legal Landscape

January 2026

12:00 to 1:00 PM ET

Free to attend

This program is under consideration for CPD/CLE credits

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OVERVIEW

Quebec’s distinct civil law system and focus on preserving the French language, together with evolving laws and sector-specific regulatory developments, create specific compliance requirements and challenges for businesses and firms less familiar with the province.

Navigating Quebec’s unique legal ecosystem requires a strategic approach and localized legal expertise, making it crucial for businesses and their law firms to partner with knowledgeable local firms that understand the intricacies of the legal framework.

Join leaders from Quebec’s legal and business communities for an insider’s view on ensuring compliance while positioning your business to excel in Quebec’s dynamic market.

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Key themes

  • Quebec’s distinct civil law system and French language requirements
  • Quebec’s enhanced privacy laws around the use of personal data
  • Environmental and sustainability regulations: How businesses are adapting to new standards in emissions, waste management, and renewable energy use
  • Partnering with local legal advisors to stay ahead of regulatory changes

Panel discussion: What’s driving business and innovation in Quebec?

  • Quebec’s distinct legal system and what that means for businesses operating in the province
  • The latest iteration of Quebec’s French language requirements
  • How Quebec’s enhanced privacy laws compare with other standards in Canada and abroad
  • The province’s new environmental standards
  • The benefits of working with local legal advisors

Practical takeaways: The case for doing business in Quebec

  • What businesses need to do to comply with:
    o Quebec’s enhanced privacy laws
    o Quebec’s French language requirements
  • A clear understanding of Quebec’s new standards for emissions, waste management, and renewable energy use
  • What to look for when selecting a local legal firm

Featured speakers

Chair

André Vautour
André Vautour
Guillaume Laberge
Guillaume Laberge
Brittany Carson
Brittany Carson
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