Dentons' Government Affairs and Public Policy group in Canada comprises a world-class team of former politicians, policy leaders and leading lawyers who assist clients with their policy, business, legislative, legal, political and regulatory needs at local, provincial, national and international levels. We leverage our full service legal platform to achieve our clients’ goals, and strategically address complex issues and mitigate risk in an increasingly complex policy and regulatory landscape.

By knowing the legislative and political "pulse" across Canada and around the world, we offer clients a unique insight into the rapidly changing world around us. In the modern era, investment decisions, asset management strategies, and business development initiatives must only be made after seeking premium legal and policy advice; advice that stems from our professionals’ unparalleled collective experience, networks and capability.

We offer services to clients across our six Canadian offices, with support from our leading Public Policy and Regulation practice in the US and around the globe. With more than 5900+ lawyers and strategic advisors in 80+ countries, Dentons is your global legal and strategy advisor in any market.

Recognition

Ecuador debt-for-nature swap awarded “Natural Resources Finance Deal of the Year”

November 30, 2023

Ecuador’s historic debt-for-nature swap was awarded “Natural Resources Finance Deal of the Year” at the Bonds, Loans and ESG Capital Markets Latin America and the Caribbean Awards 2023.  

Insights

2025 Global Guide to Autonomous Vehicles

May 14, 2025

As the technology underlying autonomous vehicles (AVs) continues to evolve, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape governing the testing and deployment of AVs within the United States and across the globe.

Artificial intelligence trends to watch in 2025: Regulation of AI

February 4, 2025

The proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has resulted in government efforts around the globe to regulate the providers and users of AI systems.

Understanding human rights due diligence legislation and its potential adoption in Canada

August 2, 2024

Since 2020, the Government of Canada has taken several steps to eradicate and reduce forced and child labour in Canadian supply chains. To date, key elements impacting Canadian businesses include a trade prohibition on goods made wholly or in part by forced or child labour and, more recently, the introduction of modern slavery reporting obligations.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Dentons welcomes Sylvain Bélair as a litigation and municipal planning law partner in the Montréal office

May 6, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Sylvain Bélair as a partner in the Montréal office.

Acquisition of Transat A.T. Inc. by Air Canada: Dentons assists Transport Canada in the Government of Canada’s public interest assessment process

February 23, 2021

On February 11, 2021, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, announced that the Government of Canada has approved the proposed acquisition of Transat A.T. Inc. by Air Canada.

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