Kerri A. Salata, Legal Professional Corporation

04/18/2026

Will Canada's first-ever Grocery Code of Conduct lower food prices?

Short answer: probably not.

In my latest article for , I unpack why Canada’s new Grocery Code of Conduct, while well-intentioned, is unlikely to deliver price relief for consumers.

This piece looks at:
• What the Code actually regulates (and what it doesn’t)
• Why voluntary, industry‑led governance often gets watered down
• How broad language and limited enforcement weaken self‑regulation

This Code is a useful case study in the limits of industry self‑regulation, especially when participation is voluntary and consequences could lack teeth.

For those of us working in governance, compliance, risk, or regulatory policy, this is a familiar story, but it is playing out in a very public, very expensive way.

❓Is it too early to criticize this Code of Conduct and its impact?
❓Is government intervention inevitable?
❓Did grocers miss the opportunity to meaningfully address public affordability concerns?

Looking forward to your thoughts.

👉 You can read the latest article on here:
https://www.slaw.ca/2026/04/14/why-the-grocery-code-of-conduct-wont-lower-prices-and-what-it-shows-about-industry-self-regulation/

04/16/2026

We’re thrilled to share that our courses have officially been approved by the Mutual Fund Dealer (CIRO) for Continuing Education (CE) credits.

That means:

✅ Regulator‑accredited
✅ Professionally relevant
✅ Actually engaging (yes, compliance can be interesting)

If you’re a registered Mutual Fund Advisor (or Dealer) looking to earn CE credits without zoning out, we’ve got you covered with practical insights, real‑world scenarios, and a refreshingly human approach to compliance education.

Check out one of our accredited courses:

-Who is Who in Nature's Zoo: Intro to Securities Regulation, CIRO-MFD, Credits: 0.50 (FREE COURSE)

-The Basics: Powers of Attorney, Protection Mandates and Trusted Contact Persons, CIRO-MFD, Credits: 1.75, BC Non-ethics

-Marketing Yourself on LinkedIn with of Punch Media & And Regulatory Guidance on Marketing, CIRO-MFD, Credits: 1.75, BC Non-ethics

Hackers Will Hack - Financial Sector, with CIRO-MFD, Credits: 1.25, BC Non-ethics

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04/10/2026

Hot take: boring training is a compliance risk.

In many firms, “training” still means:
• Clicking through 45 slides as fast as possible
• Guessing the quiz answers
• Hoping the LMS records a pass so everyone can move on

On paper, you’re “compliant.”

In reality, people still don’t know what to do when it matters.

At With Me, we design regulator‑accredited courses for the financial industry that use:

• Storytelling – real-world scenarios
• Animation & illustrations – to make complex rules stick
• Learning experience design & behavioural economics – so people remember and apply what they’ve learned, instead of skipping to the exam

When training is engaging and user-friendly, firms don’t just tick the box, they actually reduce risk, regulatory findings and unhappy surprises.

👉 Compliance, risk and HR leaders: What’s one thing you wish your current training did better?

👉 complywithme.ca

04/08/2026

While there will always be a small number of employees who intentionally disregard organizational rules. Let's talk about the even bigger issue: 'ignorant' non-compliance.

'Ignorant' non-compliance represents a heightened risk for businesses when employees are unaware of how to comply or even that compliance is necessary.

This can occur when policies are difficult to locate, read, or remember; when employees skip out on training; or when AI solutions fail to provide the needed guidance.

Do you think most organizational employee infractions are caused by intentional or ignorant non-compliance?

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

LAST DAY!!!!

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I've partnered with Cybersecurity to release a fundamentals course designed to help you navigate today’s cybersecurity risks.

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1. Follow Comply With Me (LinkedIn -
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2. Follow Liberty Cybersecurity (Insta -
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3. Send me a message (📩 Comment “INTERESTED” or DM me directly)

I’ll reply with a 100% free coupon code for the course valid until the end of March 2026.

Why are we doing this?

Because CPD doesn’t have to be boring and cybersecurity awareness is important for you and your practice.

Our courses at Comply With Me are:
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✔ Built using learning experience design so you actually remember what you learn

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03/25/2026

A well-designed document won’t change a poorly designed business model.

Often we focus on changing that ONE thing that is really bothering the organization. A contract, or another legal document, may need a refresh or even an overhaul, but that document still needs to grow over time – it has to evolve with the organization.

If you are part of a business that is re-designing a commonly-used business document, you have to look at the whole picture.

Considering the entire business model that produces that ONE document because it may need some thought as well.

That’s where the biggest impact and ROI might be.

It isn't the document itself. It is the process, the tech, the people involved or the AI that generates the document - how does that process evolve with the document?

Key take-away: Improve the process, not just the document

03/16/2026

I still see policies that:

• run 80+ pages
• live in multiple folders
• read like they were written by a textbook (for a textbook)

But there’s a “new" approach:

• Plain language instead of legalese
• Visual hierarchy (headings, white space) instead of walls of text
• Infographics, process maps and fillable forms that guide people to the next right step

When employees actually understand what’s expected of them, something magical happens:
👉 Fewer “I had no idea” moments
👉 Stronger compliance culture
👉 Lower regulatory and litigation risk

Combining an understanding of the law and risk management with thoughtful drafting helps make obligations plain, simple and accessible. It's the "new" approach.

Consider this: If you handed your policy to a new hire, would you be proud or cringe?

Curious about what a “new school” version of your policies could look like? Check out my policy portfolio here: https://kerriasalata.com/policies-and-procedures-old-school-versus-the-new-school-method/

03/13/2026

Lawyers (ON, BC): Want FREE CPD credits (and a chance to fight aliens while you earn them 👾⚖️)?

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1️⃣ Follow Comply With Me
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I’ll DM you a 100% free coupon code (valid until March 31).

Why free? Because CPD shouldn’t be boring and cybersecurity is too important to tune out.

Our courses are:
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Ready to level‑up your cybersecurity? Drop a note below (or msg me) and I’ll send your code.