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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Artificial Intelligence

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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With the introduction of generative artificial intelligence, AI is reshaping business operations across every workplace, creating opportunities while introducing new challenges in regulatory compliance. As Canada's AI governance landscape evolves, organizations need legal counsel who understand how AI intersects with employment policies, commercial contracts, sector-specific regulations, data and protection requirements, and more — everywhere from healthcare and financial services to manufacturing, energy, and beyond.

Your business challenges don't exist in silos, and neither should your legal counsel. At BLG, we place you at the center of a coordinated strategy, led by AI law practitioners who work seamlessly with colleagues across the firm. This approach provides comprehensive solutions by drawing upon deep experience in other areas such as corporate M&A, intellectual property, financial services, litigation, privacy, and cybersecurity to address your complete business context.

These are exciting and uncertain times. Whether you're tracking what Canada's AI for All strategy means for your sector, preparing for new privacy requirements under the proposed PPCDA (Bill C-36), or assessing the potential impact of the newly introduced Safe Social Media Act, we'd be happy to answer your questions and give you peace of mind, based on our expertise in both AI and your particular industry."

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Artificial Intelligence - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

BLG has a well-regarded artificial intelligence practice that advises technology companies, investors and major corporate users on the full range of legal issues arising across the AI product lifecycle. The multidisciplinary team is particularly noted for its expertise in AI governance, privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property and technology transactions, while also assisting clients with regulatory compliance, commercialisation strategies, AI-related disputes and transactions involving AI-driven businesses.

Work Highlights

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  • BLG advised George Brown College on its partnership with OpenAI, including the launch of the OpenAI Innovation Challenge. The mandate involved negotiating the first collaboration between OpenAI and a Canadian higher education institution, aimed at advancing the use of artificial intelligence across academic and operational functions.

Strengths

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  • Their forward-looking leadership on AI, combined with a strong cross-jurisdictional perspective and collaborative, transparent approach is helping us to build a credible, future-proof privacy and AI governance framework.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada
  • BLG delivers pragmatic, actionable guidance on AI governance and regulatory issues, designed for direct integration into our operating model. BLG enhances our proactive strategy of AI innovation and regulatory developments by translating emerging trends into actionable governance guidance.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada
  • BLG understands our business and offers qualitative support; we've been very pleased with the services. They have senior and experienced staff, and the team is excellent from junior to senior.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada
  • They are able to provide value by being partners in bringing business objectives to fruition with the provision of practical advice in legal risk management.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada
  • The department distinguishes itself through its strong integration of legal, compliance and business perspectives, enabling practical, risk-based advice rather than purely theoretical guidance.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Hélène Deschamps Marquis
    Band 1Hélène Deschamps Marquis

    Hélène Deschamps Marquis

    Hélène Deschamps-Marquis is a leading artificial intelligence, privacy and cybersecurity lawyer who advises major organisations on AI governance, regulatory compliance and the management of complex technology-related risks. She is particularly noted for her depth of expertise in responsible AI deployment, data protection frameworks and technology transactions.

    • Hélène was a highly trusted and effective partner, providing responsive, practical and commercially grounded advice. She demonstrates strong technical expertise and sound judgment, consistently helping navigate complex issues in a clear and pragmatic way.

      Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada
    • She provided excellent service with practicality, expertise and a friendly demeanor under stringent timelines and voluminous business demands.

      Artificial Intelligence respondentCanada

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