David J. Wahl, Ciara Mackey, Alison FitzGerald and Tao B. discuss the recent decision of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench in Quanta Canada Holdings II ULC v Bremar Construction Ltd, 2024 ABKB 317, which establishes a principled, two-step framework for permission to appeal an arbitral award under section 44(2) and 44(2.1) of the Alberta Arbitration Act. #arbitration #ConstructionLaw
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For over a century, Bennett Jones has been an internationally recognized Canadian law firm founded and focused on principles of professional excellence, integrity, respect and independent thought. Our firm’s leadership position is reflected in the law we practise, the ground-breaking work we do, the client relationships we have and the quality of our people. Bennett Jones is home to more than 500 lawyers and business advisors in seven offices—Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montréal and New York. Our professional practice encompasses virtually every sector of business, industry and government. Operating seamlessly across our geographic locations, our business practice is to assign lawyers to work on client files who have the skills and experience that best meet our clients’ needs. Our ranks are filled with leaders in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, energy and natural resources, corporate finance and banking, bankruptcy and restructuring, commercial litigation, climate change, environment, ESG, construction, technology and intellectual property, tax, competition, international trade and public policy. Members of our exceptional Public Policy group have served at the highest levels of office and been invaluable for their leadership in shaping public policy in Canada—and in developing business responses to those policies. Among our group we count a former governor of the Bank of Canada, two former deputy prime ministers of Canada, a former Supreme Court of Canada justice, a former Canadian ambassador to the United States of America and a former commissioner of the Canadian Competition Bureau.
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The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has released the draft regulations amending the Pest Control Products Regulations, now open for stakeholder input until August 24, 2024. Julia Schatz discusses these proposed amendments, with a focus on the provisions relating to the treatment of confidential test data. #Agribusiness #PestControl
PMRA Publishes Draft Regulations Regarding Disclosure of Confidential Test Data for Consultation | Bennett Jones
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Découvrez les dernières tendances dans le domaine des fusions et acquisitions au Canada, en mettant l'accent sur le Québec dans une édition spéciale de la mise à jour trimestrielle de Bennett Jones sur les fusions et acquisitions. Découvrez des transactions, des opportunités d’investissement et des changements réglementaires marquants qui façonnent le marché. Explore the latest trends in Canada's M&A landscape with a special focus on Québec in a special edition of the Bennett Jones' Quarterly M&A Update. Discover notable transactions, investment opportunities and regulatory changes shaping the market. #MergersAndAcquisitons #CommercialTransactions #MAQuarterly
Canada's M&A Landscape Q2 2024: Special Edition on Québec | Bennett Jones
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In the inaugural episode of Clean Incentives, our new podcast series, hosts Brendan Sigalet and Derrick Osborne, alongside special guests Ashley White and Jason Roth, delve into the diverse tax incentives available for Canadian businesses, with a particular focus on the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Tune in to explore the intricacies of refundable clean technology ITCs, discover key legal considerations for corporate and First Nation partnerships and gain insights into structuring successful clean technology projects. Listen now: https://okt.to/wPt2ET #CleanIncentives #InvestmentTaxCredit #CleanTechnology
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Leah Tolton, K.C., FEA recently spoke with Canadian Family Offices to discuss her practice advising high-net-worth family businesses on governance, succession planning and M&A. With her Family Enterprise Advisor designation, she stresses the need for advisors to collaborate and address the complex issues these families face, treating the family, business and family office as an interconnected system. Read the article: https://okt.to/d6TSyf #FamilyEnterprises #CorporateGovernance
When a Lawyer Steps In: Leah Tolton and Family Businesses | Canadian Family Offices
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The Alberta Energy Regulator recently ruled that Qualico Developments West Ltd. must bear the full cost of constructing a road across pipelines owned by Pembina Pipeline Corporation and Plains Midstream Canada ULC, reinforcing the industry standard that the "second in time" party covers such expenses. Daron Naffin, Tim Myers, Thomas Machell and Shawn Munro discuss the AER's findings. #EnergyRegulatory #PropertyDevelopment
AER Denies Developer's Request to Share Pipeline Crossing Costs | Bennett Jones
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Chambers and Partners High Net Worth 2024 guide once again recognizes Bennett Jones as a leading Canadian law firm in the area of Private Wealth Law. Congratulations to Barbara Kimmitt and Darcy Moch, K.C. for being ranked as individual lawyers in this category. #PrivateWealth #Chambers2024 #HighNetWorth #AwardsandRecognitions
Barbara Kimmitt and Darcy Moch Once Again Recognized as Experts in Private Wealth Law | Bennett Jones
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In recent months, the Government of Canada has taken several steps that may alter the regulatory system for natural resource and infrastructure projects, specifically "clean growth projects". Key developments include amendments to the Impact Assessment Act and and steps to improve the administration of the regulatory system. Serge Dupont, Martin Ignasiak, KC, Laurie Wright, David Bursey and Sharon (Gursharan) K. Singh discuss the changes, while providing high level advice for project proponents and investors. #PublicPolicy #Infrastructure #EnergyRegulatory
After the New Bill C-69: A Plan, a Directive and then What? | Bennett Jones
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On July 20, 2024, Canada expanded its Export Control List to include five new controls on advanced semiconductors and quantum computing technology, aligning with international allies to mitigate the risk of sensitive technology transfer to geopolitical rivals. Jessica B. Horwitz, Alison FitzGerald and Andrei Mesesan summarize the new regulations and reasons behind the Order. #InternationalTrade #ExportRegulations
Amendments to Canada's Export Control List: Addition of Quantum Computing and Advanced Semiconductors
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The Ontario Superior Court recently released a decision about individual damages assessments after a class action common issues trial. The decision, which involves five "bellwether cases" under Ontario’s class action legislation, shows how courts may determine individual claims after common issues trials and highlights the complexity of resolving class actions, even after liability is established. Ethan Schiff and Marshall Torgov discuss the decision. #ClassActionQuickTakes #ClassActionLitigation
Ontario Superior Court Decides Bellwether Individual Issues Trials in Class Action | Bennett Jones