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Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes - April 2022
April 27, 2022
The 19th edition of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, published on Taxnet Pro by Thomson Reuters, focuses on an overview of the recent trends in Canada Revenue Agency's requests for information and documents.
No Compensable Harm, No Class Action
April 26, 2022
Ethan Schiff writes "No Compensable Harm, No Class Action" published by the Ontario Bar Association.
Small Modular Reactors Gain New Traction
April 25, 2022
David Macaulay, Luke Morrison, Sharon Singh and Dayo Ogunyemi write in the Daily Oil Bulletin and JWN Energy on small modular reactors (SMR) gaining traction due to their size, design and the potential to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Radha Curpen on How to Build a Centennial Brand
April 20, 2022
Radha Curpen writes on How to Build a Centennial Brand for the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. She offers her thoughts on what it takes to build a business that stands the test of time as Bennett Jones celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2022.
New Tax Reporting Requirements for Bare Trusts
April 04, 2022
Jared Mackey and Spencer Brown write in The Lawyer's Daily on how Canadian bare trusts could soon be required to file annual returns with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Three Mining Trends To Watch For In 2022
March 22, 2022
Sharon Singh and Serge Dupont write in Canadian Mining Journal on how the intensifying focus on Environmental Social and Governance factors will underpin the acceleration of three interconnected trends for the Canadian mining industry in 2022.
Equity Investments by Indigenous Communities in Energy Projects
February 28, 2022
Vivek Warrier, Luke Morrison and Ashley White write in Daily Oil Bulletin on how over the past several years, the energy industry has witnessed a veritable surge of transactions in which Indigenous Communities (ICs) have acquired significant and meaningful ownership in infrastructure projects across the full spectrum of the energy value chain.
Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes - February 2022
February 10, 2022
The 18th edition of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, published on Taxnet Pro by Thomson Reuters, includes (1) an overview of the Canadian Federal Court's rejection of late election in the case of Denso Manufacturing Canada, Inc. v Canada; and (2) a look at the CRA's shift towards electronic communication and the potential fall-out of missing their emails. The publication also outlines cases of note and the litigation status of current key cases.
Securing Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition
December 23, 2021
Sander Grieve writes in Canadian Mining Journal on steps that Canada and its international allies taking to secure the minerals needed for the world’s energy transition—and what it means for Canadian miners.
2022 Amendments to the Harmonized System in Canada
December 22, 2021
George W.H. Reid and Mitchel Dorbyk summarize the amendments to the Harmonized System in Canada, explain why these changes were made and identify potential compliance issues arising from these amendments in Taxnet Pro's December 2021 Customs & International Trade Newsletter.
Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes - December 2021
December 21, 2021
The 17th edition of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, published on Taxnet Pro by Thomson Reuters, includes updates, summaries of cases of note and cases under appeal.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulation 2022
November 25, 2021
Simon Grant, Kwang Lim and Matthew Peters author the Canada chapter in Global Legal Insights' Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2022.
Case Commentary: Canada Opens Initial Consultations on New Carbon Pricing Mechanism
November 18, 2021
Radha Curpen, Valerie Hughes, Thomas McInerney, Sharon Singh, Sabrina A. Bandali, Darrel Pearson and Sylvan Lange write a case commentary in Environmental Liability on Canada opening initial consultations on a new carbon pricing mechanism.
Prompt Payment Legislation and AFP Projects in Alberta
November 16, 2021
Geoff Stenger, Jason Roth, Evan Hall and Parker Mckibbon write in Alberta Heavy on the impact of prompt payment and adjudication legislation on alternative financing and procurement (AFP) projects in Alberta.
Canada’s Surging Potential in Lithium and Graphite Mining
November 01, 2021
Matthew Cunningham and Evan Hall write in The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law's quarterly newsletter on Canada's important role in the global shift towards a more sustainable energy future. Matthew and Evan look at key aspects of lithium and graphite mining in Canada and the role of the minerals in the electric-vehicle supply chain.
Canada and the Digitalization of Money
October 21, 2021
Canada and the Digitalization of Money is a report of a virtual conference of international and Canadian experts, organized by Bennett Jones and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and held on August 25, 2021.
Digital Money Is An Opportunity for Canada—If We Seize It
October 21, 2021
David Dodge and Robert Fay, managing director of digital economy at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), write in the Globe and Mail on three essential steps that Canada must take to fully harness the digitalization of money.
Ermineskin Decision: A Novel Twist on the Duty to Consult
October 20, 2021
David Bursey and Deirdre Sheehan write in Canadian Mining Journal on how the recent Federal Court decision in the Ermineskin Cree Nation v Canada case added a new twist to the Crown’s duty to consult with Indigenous nations.
Susan Seller in Benefits Canada on ESG and Pension Plans
October 19, 2021
Susan Seller writes in Benefits Canada as a Benefits Canada Expert on how climate change has put a spotlight on ESG issues for pension plan sponsors and administrators.
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