AMF Suspends Rapid Nutrition Shares, Warns of Manipulation

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has suspended trading of Rapid Nutrition shares from February 19, 2026, to March 13, 2026, due to suspected price manipulation. The AMF is urging investors to be vigilant against 'pump and dump' schemes.

Paris Tribunal Ruling Ends AMF Market Abuse Case

The Paris Tribunal Correctionnel has sentenced five individuals and five legal entities for market manipulation and insider dealing, concluding a case initiated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). The ruling stems from AMF reports in 2020 concerning financial disclosures and trading in Casino and Rallye shares.

AMF Publishes Findings on Client Sustainability Preferences Inspections

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has published the findings of its inspections regarding the consideration of client sustainability preferences by investment services providers. The report analyzes how firms are integrating these preferences into their advisory processes, aligning with new European regulatory frameworks.

AMF Barometer: Women's Investment Differences Persist

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has released a special edition of its Savings and Investment Barometer highlighting persistent gender differences in investment. The report indicates that women remain significantly underrepresented in stock market, crowdfunding, and crypto-asset investments.

AMF Requests Extension of RAPID NUTRITION Share Suspension

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has requested an extension of the trading suspension for RAPID NUTRITION shares until April 10, 2026. This action is due to ongoing investigations into suspected market manipulation, specifically a 'pump and dump' scheme.

Privacy Commissioner of Canada Testimony on Bill C-12

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, testified before the Senate Committee on Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act. He highlighted language in the bill related to information-sharing agreements as a positive example of recommended approaches for extensive personal information disclosures.

Privacy Commissioner Recommends Bill C-4 Amendments for Political Party Privacy

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada recommended amendments to Bill C-4 to introduce privacy rules for political parties. The Commissioner suggested that these rules should parallel existing public and private sector requirements under federal law, adapted for the democratic context.

Global Data Protection Authorities Statement on AI Imagery Privacy

Sixty global data protection and privacy authorities have issued a joint statement outlining privacy principles for AI-generated imagery. The statement calls on organizations developing and using AI content generation systems to implement safeguards and protect individuals, particularly children, from potential harm.

Privacy Commissioner concludes Loblaw loyalty program investigation

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has concluded an investigation into Loblaw's PC Optimum Loyalty Program. The investigation found that Loblaw failed to respond to deletion requests in a timely manner and retained purchase history after account deletion, violating privacy regulations. Loblaw has agreed to implement recommendations to improve its processes.

Privacy Commissioner of Canada ArriveCAN App Investigation Report

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has tabled a special report on the ArriveCAN app investigation. While no contraventions of the Privacy Act were found, the report outlines steps the Canada Border Services Agency must take to strengthen privacy and security in its contracting framework.