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Perspectives, the podcast of legal news from the business world. In each episode, our lawyers and their guests discuss the impact of many legal issues on business. From litigation to labour law to the environment to cyber security, they explore and examine legal developments across Canada and around the world.

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July 2, 202613 min

Communications Regulation and Trade: How Canada-US-Mexico Trade Talks Impact Telecommunications

Communications Regulation and Trade is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, presented by Fasken’s Communications group, exploring how the upcoming CUSMA review may impact Canada’s copyright, broadcasting, and telecommunications sectors.In this series, Fasken lawyers examine how trade negotiations have shaped and may again impact key areas of Canadian communications law. From intellectual property to media regulation and digital infrastructure, they explore the intersection of domestic policy and international trade, and what it means for businesses operating in the communications sector.In this final episode, Leslie Milton, co‑chair of Fasken’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group, speaks with Paul Burbank, a partner in the group, about how CUSMA’s framework may shape Canada’s telecommunications sector. They explore key issues such as market access, foreign ownership, and the interplay between telecommunications regulation and digital trade, as well as considerations like cybersecurity, lawful access, and location of data centres in the context of the agreement’s review.

June 25, 202614 min

Communications Regulation and Trade: How Canada-US-Mexico Trade Talks Impact Broadcasting

Communications Regulation and Trade is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, presented by Fasken’s Communications group, exploring how the upcoming CUSMA review may impact Canada’s copyright, broadcasting, and telecommunications sectors.In this series, Fasken lawyers examine how trade negotiations have shaped and may again impact key areas of Canadian communications law. From intellectual property to media regulation and digital infrastructure, they explore the intersection of domestic policy and international trade, and what it means for businesses operating in the communications sector.In this second episode, Scott Prescott, a partner in Fasken’s Communications Practice Group, speaks with Ryley Alp, an associate in the group, about how the upcoming CUSMA review may affect Canada’s broadcasting sector. They discuss the role of the cultural industries exception, key areas of friction in Canada-US trade relations, and how recent developments, such as the regulation of online streaming, may factor into future negotiations.Update: Please note that this discussion was recorded in May 2026 and reflects ours lawyers views on the potential impact the CUSMA review could have on broadcasting regulation in Canada at that time. There have been subsequent developments relating to CUSMA and the broadcasting sector since the recording date.

June 25, 20265 min

The World of Work: When things go wrong with AI

The World of Work: When things go wrong with AI | As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workplace, the legal and workforce implications are becoming harder to ignore. In the latest World of Work podcast, Labour, Employment & Human Rights Partner Venolan Naidoo explores what happens when AI goes wrong at work, unpacking key considerations around discipline, data, and defensibility. In this episode, Venolan addresses critical questions: (1) Are there gaps in how organisations are managing workforce risk in relation to AI? (2) Have these risks been properly identified? (3) And where are organisations potentially exposed from an employment or data protection perspective?The takeaway is clear: AI literacy is no longer just an educational priority; it is a diagnosable legal risk. Organisations need to move beyond awareness and begin implementing structured AI risk management frameworks. AI will not wait for organisations to catch up. The real choice is whether to respond proactively with readiness, or reactively manage the fallout.Tune in to gain practical insights on navigating AI in the workplace, and why a proactive approach remains the only viable path forward.

June 18, 202614 min

Out of Office for Father’s Day and Beyond: What Employers and Parents Need to Know About New Parental Leave Rights

In this special Father’s Day edition of the Fasken Perspectives Podcast, members of our South African office Labour, Employment & Human Rights team including Owethu Mbambo, Daphney Willem and Benny Makoloane, unpack the evolving parental leave framework in South Africa and what it means for employers, employees, and families.From the Van Wyk Constitutional Court judgment to the proposed Labour Law Amendment Bill, the conversation explores (1) the shift from maternity and paternity leave to a unified parental leave framework; and (2) practical considerations for workplace policies and compliance.Listen to hear insights from Daphney Willem, Benny Makoloane and Owethu Mbambo.

June 17, 202637 min

Communications Regulation and Trade: How Canada-US-Mexico Trade Talks Impact Copyright

Communications Regulation and Trade is a three-part series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, presented by Fasken’s Communications group, exploring how the upcoming Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review may impact Canada’s copyright, broadcasting, and telecommunications sectors.In this series, Fasken lawyers examine how trade negotiations have shaped and may again impact key areas of Canadian communications law. From intellectual property to media regulation and digital infrastructure, they explore the intersection of domestic policy and international trade, and what it means for businesses operating in the communications sector.In this first episode, Kiera Boyd, an associate in Fasken’s Communications group, speaks with Jay Kerr-Wilson, head of Fasken’s Copyright group, about how the upcoming CUSMA review may affect copyright law in Canada. They discuss how CUSMA currently addresses copyright, where pressure for change may arise, and how evolving digital markets are influencing Canada’s position at the negotiating table.

April 8, 20267 min

AI Literacy/Fluency in the Workplace: Making AI work better for Employers, including managing the legal risks of it

In this latest podcast episode, Fasken Employment, Data Privacy & AI Governance Partner, Venolan Naidoo, explores why AI literacy should be endeavoured to become a key workplace enabler, to increase the benefits of AI tools and manage legal risks that go with it.As artificial intelligence reshapes how work is performed, managed and monitored, organisations must move beyond technology adoption to focus on understanding AI. This is done by aiming to sufficiently train workforces to better adapt to these changes, which also has the net effect of optimal AI governance and its responsible use. Venolan unpacks the legal, people and policy considerations employers should be thinking about, from workplace adaptation, upskilling and the ethical use to risk management and workplace culture, offering practical insights for leaders in organisations navigating an AI‑enabled world of work.

November 5, 202510 min

World of work series: Navigating global workforces from an employment law standpoint - From remote work to cross-border roles

This podcast episode hosted by Fasken South Africa Labour, Employment & Human Rights Partner Venolan Naidoo explores the impact of globalisation on employment and how legal principles, especially extra-territoriality, aims to shape the governance of cross-border work arrangements. The episode covers:Transformation of global work: Employment has shifted towards flexibility with remote cross-border roles becoming common, including digital nomads and diverse remote employment setups involving South Africa and foreign entities.Trends and challenges: Some employees prioritise flexibility and international experience, while employers increasingly hire globally to fill critical roles, facing legal complexities in tax, immigration, and compliance.Legal principles of extra-territoriality: Venolan unpacks this concept which involves applying national labour laws beyond borders and focuses in on multiple jurisdictions.Insights from case law: Venolan covers what the South African courts have to say, and their consideration of whether foreign operations are extensions of South African entities, and which jurisdiction’s laws ought to apply (in light of key legal considerations).  

October 28, 202511 min

The Critical Intersection of Mental Health and Employment Law in South Africa

Welcome to this special episode of the Fasken Perspectives podcast, hosted by Labour, Employment & Human Rights partners Daphney Willem and Owethu Mbambo from our Johannesburg office. October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, hosts, Daphney and Owethu, explore the critical intersection of mental health and employment law in South Africa. With 15% of working adults globally affected by mental disorders, the impact on productivity and legal compliance is significant. The hosts unpack the legal obligations employers face under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Equity Act, and the newly updated Code of Good Practice on Dismissals in South Africa. They also share practical strategies for prevention, support, and accommodation in the workplace. Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or legal advisor, this episode offers essential insights into managing mental health responsibly and legally. Tune in to learn how to create safer, more supportive work environments while staying compliant with South African labour laws.

September 23, 202530 min

AI and Copyright - Who owns AI-generated content?

Copyright and AI is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, exploring how Canadian law is grappling with the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Jay Kerr-Wilson, who leads Fasken’s copyright practice, and McGill University student Amy Qi dive into complex questions around authorship, ownership, consent, and the legal lifespan of AI systems. Listen to this exclusive series as they unpack the legal and philosophical challenges shaping the future of copyright in Canada—and what it means for innovators, rights holders, and AI developers alike.If an AI creates something, who owns it? Can an AI system be considered an author under Canadian law? In this final episode in the series, Kerr-Wilson and Qi unpack the legal complexities of authorship and ownership in Canada, and what it means for AI users, businesses, developers, and rights holders.

September 16, 202528 min

AI and Copyright - AI-generated deepfakes and the law

Copyright and AI is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, exploring how Canadian law is grappling with the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Jay Kerr-Wilson, who leads Fasken’s copyright practice, and McGill University student Amy Qi dive into complex questions around authorship, ownership, consent, and the legal lifespan of AI systems. Listen to this exclusive series as they unpack the legal and philosophical challenges shaping the future of copyright in Canada—and what it means for innovators, rights holders, and AI developers alike.AI-generated deepfakes are raising new legal and ethical questions around consent and defamation. In this second of three episodes, Kerr-Wilson and Qi dive into the copyright implications of synthetic images and video, and how Canadian courts and policymakers are responding to this fast-moving challenge.