Canada’s 2026 privacy priorities: data sovereignty, open banking and AI

In this article — “Canada’s 2026 privacy priorities: data sovereignty, open banking and AI” — we discuss legislative reform, government policy, industry standards, and regulatory guidance and oversight which will all have a role to play in shaping the privacy and data management landscape in 2026.This article is authored by Adam Kardash, partner and Co-Chair of the Privacy and Data Management practice; Wendy Gross, Chair of the Technology Group; François Joli-Coeur, partner, Privacy and Data Management; Adam LaRoche, partner Privacy and Data Management and Employment and Labour Groups; Colleen Morawetz, Privacy Knowledge Management lawyer; and Alexandra Toma, associate, Privacy and Data Management.Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them.Osler Legal Outlook, published on December 4, 2025, provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances.For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website, osler.com.