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in advice on the drafting, design, build, finance, maintenance agreement and procurement process for the Red Deer Ambulatory Care Building Project

in advising for a fleet acquisition of battery electric buses, chargers and site works

in the approved St. Paul’s Hospital project

in a series of agreements with the City of Calgary and the Calgary Flames to develop a C$550-million arena in downtown Calgary

in a joint partnership for the development of a new convention centre hotel complex

in the procurement of a Design-Build Agreement for this new state-of-the-art, integrated community hospital and regional cancer centre in Surrey, BC

in the Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project, a three phase design build project

in the BC Children’s and BC Women’s Redevelopment Project

in the Centre for Mental Health Care & Additions Project

in the Stuart Lake Hospital Redevelopment Project serving Fort St. James and surrounding First Nations communities

for the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Redevelopment Project, serving remote areas and First Nations communities

in the Mills Memorial Hospital Redevelopment Project

in an acquisition through a share purchase an advanced stage wind-powered energy generation project of approximately 280MW on 40,000 acres of land in SE Alberta

in various aspects of the Alberta Products Pipe Line project including mechanical completion; deficiencies; record drawing; warranty; and audit related matters

in the Construction Management Agreement, Request for Proposals and an architect's agreement related to the student residence expansion

in the drafting of construction, measurement and verification contracts as part of a energy retrofit program to ensure that its buildings are more efficient

in its joint venture agreement with US Development Group to construct and operate a Diluent Recovery Unit (DRU) at Hardisty Rail Terminal in Alberta

in the development of the CAD$12 million Montana Solar Facility, the largest on first nation reserve solar farm in Canada with over 12,000 panels and annual revenue generation of CAD$800,000 for the nation

in its collaboration with Suncor Energy on the design and engineering of a world-scale clean hydrogen project near Fort Saskatchewan

in its CA$255-million acquisition of the Pioneer Pipeline from Tidewater Midstream & Infrastructure and its partner TransAlta Corporation, including all infrastructure, construction, regulatory, environmental and tax issues

in its largest-ever energy infrastructure project to reinforce Alberta's natural gas network


A Canadian public-private partnership unit in advising on the development of PPP templates and design build contracts

A District in British Columbia in regards to governance measures related to a wastewater treatment plant project and for the development of their procurement and contract strategy

An industrial joint venture with construction claims and disputes matters related to LNG project marine works in BC, Canada

A private infrastructure development company with the development of its liquid petroleum gas (LPG) export project in BC, Canada

A private mining company in the financing and development of a gold mine at its mine property in Ontario

A public company in the engineering, procurement and construction matters with respect to the proposed expansion of their existing oil sands facility in Northern Alberta

A global plant-based ingredients company in the development and construction of the world’s largest pea processing plant, and in a related EPCM arbitration

A public company in connection with the development and construction of a project which stores natural gas liquids and required certain pipeline infrastructure to interconnect to customers of the project

on a new form of Project Agreement for a new, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel that will replace the existing George Massey Tunnel

in the drafting and negotiation of multiple agreements in connection with their Pipestone Expansion Project with Keyera Partnership

in the Calgary Airport Dedicated De-icing Facilities Project

in its CAD$25 million joint venture with Capital Power

advising on their proposed development of Deltaport Expansion Berth 4 project

in its location selection process for the CAD$8.7 billion development of its first EV battery cell manufacturing plant in North America

A public power generation company with respect to a multi-billion-dollar CCS project in Alberta

A public energy company with respect to the EPC of a utility scale solar project in the Province of Alberta

A private partnership with respect to various matters in connection with an LRT project in Alberta

A public chemicals company in its project forms of contract and other matters involving the Province of Alberta and opportunities for government credits/funding of a decarbonization project

A public waste company in the negotiation and drafting of an EPC Contract and transportation and interconnection agreements in regards to the development of an RNG facility in Ontario

A public energy company in connection with its bid on the first public PDA/LTESA process in Australia and assistance developing the appropriate contract model in connection with AEMO and the Australian government's energy transition objectives

A joint venture to provide general support on an large public infrastructure project

A leading global cement supplier in its development of one of the largest CCUS (carbon capture, utilization and storage) projects in Canada

A major car manufacturer in its location selection process for the development of its first EV battery cell manufacturing plant in North America

in its agreement with the City of Calgary and the Calgary Flames to develop a CAD$550 million arena in downtown Calgary

in the construction of two solar parks: 37 MW Deerfoot and 27 MW Barlow, inside the City of Calgary municipal limits

Project Development

in a claim against the general contractor alleging company is liable for deficient work of the plaintiff&rsquo;s subcontractor, in connection with a project involving the installation of over 1000 km of fiber optic cable from the south of the Northwest Territories to Inuvik in the North

A private midstream company in a dispute against its contractor, concerning the installation of an oil pipeline in Northern Alberta

A health service provider in numerous construction disputes subject to arbitration with various contractors on various hospital projects

A Canadian escalator contractor in a CAD$193 million dispute arising out of the of the Pioneer Village Station as part of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension

A Norwegian aluminium manufacturer in a USD$350 million ICC arbitration seated in London against U.S. and Korean contractors in relation to the construction of a power plant and aluminium smelter in Qatar

A Canadian pipeline company in a CAD$1 billion dispute subject to ICC arbitration seated in Calgary, Alberta against a Canadian contractor arising from the construction of a pipeline in Canada

An Australian contractor in a USD$100 million ICC arbitration seated in London against an Omani state-owned entity in connection with the construction of a gas and condensate processing plant in Oman

A Canadian agriproducts producer in a CAD$120 million litigation proceeding against a U.S. contractor arising from the construction of a marine handling terminal in North Vancouver, British Columbia

A Canadian airport authority in over CAD$100 million in disputes with a Canadian contractor arising from the expansion of an airport in British Columbia, Canada

A US energy company in a USD$20 million arbitration seated in Paris against a Romanian state-owned oil and gas company arising from the construction and operation of seven and gas fields in Romania

A Canadian construction contractor in a USD$100 million LCIA arbitration seated in St. Kitts and Nevis against a state-owned air and sea ports authority in connection with the construction of a cruise ship pier in St. Kitts and Nevis

A Canadian contractor in a multimillion ADRIC arbitration seated in Vancouver against a Canadian subcontractor arising from the construction of a hospital in the Northwest Territories, Canada

A Qatari subcontractor in a USD$135 million ICC arbitration seated in Doha against Greek, Lebanese, and Qatari contractors in relation to the construction of three LNG facilities in Qatar

A Canadian escalator contractor in a CAD$150 million dispute arising out of the construction of the Finch West Station as part of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension

A publicly traded company in a USD$250 million LCIA arbitration seated in Mexico City against a Mexican state-owned electricity commission in relation to the construction of a natural gas pipeline in Mexico

A Canadian LNG company in multiple arbitration and litigation proceedings against Dutch and Canadian contractors arising from the construction of a marine offloading facility, a marine terminal, and an LNG facility in British Columbia, Canada

A Japanese energy company in a USD$400 million UNCITRAL arbitration seated in Calgary against a Japanese contractor arising from the construction of an oil sands facility in Canada

A Canadian mining company in an adjudication proceeding in Toronto arising from the construction of a goldmine in Northern Ontario, Canada

A joint venture to provide dispute resolution and general support on a large public infrastructure project

A Canadian mining company in a CAD$200 million dispute subject to arbitration with Mexican governmental authorities arising from the construction and development of a silver mine in Mexico

A Norwegian aluminium manufacturer in a USD$200 million ICC arbitration seated in London against European insurers and reinsurers arising from the construction of a power plant and aluminium smelter in Qatar

A Canadian mining company in disputes against U.S. and Chilean contractors arising from the construction of a copper mine in Chile

A German biofuel contractor in a USD$100 million dollar AAA arbitration seated in Chicago against a U.S. oil and gas company in connection with the construction of an ethanol production facility in the United States

A Canadian pipeline contractor in a CAD$75 million ad hoc arbitration seated in Calgary against a Canadian energy company in connection with the construction of a natural gas pipeline in Alberta, Canada

A French food company in a CAD$100 million ICC arbitration seated in Toronto, Ontario against a Canadian contractor arising from the construction of a yellow-pea protein production facility in Manitoba, Canada

A Canadian provincial health authority in a CAD$60 million dispute subject to ICC arbitration seated in Vancouver, British Columbia against a Canadian contractor arising from the construction of a hospital in British Columbia, Canada

A Norwegian-Qatari joint venture in a USD$85 million ARIAS arbitration seated in London against European insurers and reinsurers arising from a fire at a power plant in Qatar

A private mining company in a dispute arising in connection with the development of a gold mine at its mine property in Ontario

A global plant-based ingredients company in an EPCM arbitration in connection with the development and construction of the world’s largest pea processing plant

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Luke Morrison

Energy Project Development, M&A, and Commercial Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner

Ashley M. White

Corporate, Commercial Transactions, Power & Energy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Pamela Clark

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary 

Associate 

On June 6, 2025, the federal government introduced Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, which proposes new legislation aimed at strengthening Canada's economy by removing interprovincial trade and labour mobility barriers and advancing major projects.

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development: Major Projects Office Open For Business, and Details of Fast-Tracked Projects Emerging

Melanie Teetaert

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Jennifer (Jenn) K. Choi

Associate

Maruska Giacchetto

This article examines the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in J.P. Thomson Architects Ltd. v Greater Essex County District School Board, 2025 ONCA 378, which provides critical clarification on the interpretation of multi-step dispute resolution (MSDR) clauses. MSDR clauses, commonly used in commercial contracts, outline escalating steps such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration to resolve disputes. The Court addressed ambiguities in the drafting of MSDR timelines, emphasizing that specified timeframes should be interpreted as minimum waiting periods rather than strict deadlines. The decision overturned a lower court ruling that barred a party from arbitration due to a perceived failure to meet a 30-day mediation request deadline. This article highlights the importance of precise drafting in MSDR clauses, discusses the implications of the Court's decision, and provides practical guidance for parties drafting or negotiating dispute resolution provisions in commercial agreements.

Do you need to rush to mediate   Ontario Court of Appeal

Do You Need to Rush to Mediate? Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Interpretation of Multi-Step Dispute Resolution Clause

Natalia E. Iamundo

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Michelle F. Yung

Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Tariffs have created new challenges for data centre construction through increased costs on a range of imported materials and components – and even small increases in prices or supply chain disruptions can have major implications.

How Tariffs Are Changing the Math of Data Centre Construction

How Tariffs Are Changing the Math of Data Centre Construction—and How Canada is Maintaining a Competitive Edge

Andrew L. Jeanrie

Commercial Real Estate and Infrastructure Development Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Samuel Judson

On May 12, 2025, the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the "Minister"), introduced Bill 17—the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 ("Bill 17"). On June 5, 2025, Bill 17 received royal assent. As a whole, Bill 17 is an omnibus bill that amends multiple statutes with respect to infrastructure, housing, and transit, aiming to accelerate the construction of infrastructure and homes while supporting economic and community growth.

Bill 17 Building Even Smarter and Faster than Before

Bill 17: Building Even Smarter and Faster Than Before?

Mia Bacic

Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Sarah Harper

James D. Beeby

Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer

The PE Briefing: Q2 2025 explores the private equity landscape amid global and Canadian uncertainty, highlighting challenges such as tariffs, geopolitical tensions and extended due diligence slowing deal-making. Despite these hurdles, opportunities exist in resilient sectors like IT, AI and clean energy, driven by long-term trends such as electrification and liquidity demands in secondary markets. The report emphasizes the importance of adaptability, with ESG and AI becoming integral to strategies and notes a slowdown in Canadian deal activity alongside a rise in corporate carve-outs globally. Staying informed and agile remains critical for navigating volatility and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.

The PE Briefing Q2 2025

The PE Briefing: Q2 2025

Martin Ignasiak KC

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Shawn M. Munro

Energy Lawyer | Oil & Gas and Electricity Development Regulatory and Environmental Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner 

David J. Macaulay

Power and Renewable Energy Project Development Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

The growing data centre industry continues to be a focal point of the Alberta Government’s economic diversification strategy. Policy work aimed at attracting data centre investment to the province is ongoing and interest in data centre development is high, resulting in an unprecedented amount of connection requests being submitted to the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) to obtain power from the grid.

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Bennett Jones Infrastructure We provide end-to-end legal support for major infrastructure projects, guiding clients through financing, regulation, development, and dispute resolution to turn complex visions into reality. Key Contacts Geoffrey P. StengerPartner Overview Given the increasingly complex nature of developing large sector capital projects, specialized legal support across all capital projects disciplines is indispensable for the successful development of a large infrastructure project. We help clients realize their vision in developing major infrastructure projects through strategic and business-focused legal advice. Our strong regulatory, financing, corporate, and project development and execution team, combined with our domestic and international litigation and arbitration practices, provide full legal support to the industry in the hybrid realm of commercial law and dispute resolution. Key Contacts Geoffrey P. Stenger, Partner • Head of Infrastructure Industry Team Calgary, Toronto • 403.298.3642 • stengerg@bennettjones.com