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Sophie Virji

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner

<a href="/sitecore/service/notfound.aspx?item=core%3a%7bD7FA839C-D2BF-45DB-987B-4B0F546AAF6C%7d%40en">Sophie Virji</a> comments in <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-youve-been-flagged-for-a-cra-audit-heres-what-happens-next/" target="_blank">The Globe and Mail</a> on the importance of cooperation during CRA audits.
In a recent article in <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-youve-been-flagged-for-a-cra-audit-heres-what-happens-next/" target="_blank">The Globe and Mail</a>, Sophie Virji weighed in on the Canada Revenue Agency’s audit process. She noted that the records requested by the CRA are often quite general, making it difficult to discern the precise focus of the audit.

Youve Been Flagged for a CRA Audit Heres What Happens Next

You've Been Flagged for a CRA Audit—Here's What Happens Next

Brynne Harding

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jehad Haymour

Tax Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Daphne Wang

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

The Federal Court dismissed a request from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that would have compelled Shopify to disclose six years of data from its Canadian merchants.

Shopify Wins in Federal Court Against CRA in Merchant Data Case

Shopify Wins In Federal Court Against CRA In Merchant Data Case

Melanie L. Aitken

Global Antitrust and Competition Law and Litigation Advisor at Bennett Jones Washington

Managing Principal, Bennett Jones (US) LLP

Abbas Ali Khan

Mining, Technology, Securities and Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Sabrina A. Bandali

International Trade, Regulatory and Investment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Bennett Jones has been recognized in the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://chambers.com/law-firm/bennett-jones-llp-global-2:2791" target="_blank">Chambers Global Guide 2025</a>, with 49 lawyers ranked across 19 practice areas. Clients in Canada and around the world trust us to navigate their most complex legal matters. Our inclusion in Chambers Global Guide 2025 highlights our commitment to an exceptional client experience, deep industry knowledge and long-standing client relationships.

Chambers Global Ranks Bennett Jones Lawyers in 2025 Guide

Ilan Ishai

Commercial, Class Action and Appellate Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Jessica B. Horwitz

International Trade Lawyer, Customs Lawyer, Regulatory Lawyer, Anti-Corruption and Economic Sanctions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Bennett Jones lawyers Sophie Virji, Ilan Ishai and Jessica Horwitz are winners of the prestigious <a href="https://risingstarscanada.com/">Lexpert Rising Stars</a> awards for 2024. This distinguished honour celebrates leading Canadian lawyers 40 and under who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations, communities and the legal profession.

A Trifecta of Legal Excellence Sophie Virji Ilan Ishai and Jessica Horwitz are Lexpert Rising Stars

A Trifecta of Legal Excellence: Sophie Virji, Ilan Ishai and Jessica Horwitz are Lexpert Rising Stars

Luke Morrison

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

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

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

AI transcription tools offer efficiency and accuracy in the boardroom but create risks to confidentiality, privacy and legal privilege. Organizations should adopt clear policies, safeguards and training to ensure responsible use and compliance with governance standards.

AI Notetaking in the Boardroom

Lorelei Graham

Food and Agribusiness Lawyer, IP Lawyer, Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The United States Patent and Trademark Office's decision to cancel its Climate Change Mitigation pilot program for patents has not gone unnoticed in Canada. For Canadian policymakers and agri-tech innovators, this move by the United States raises two big questions: (1) How might this affect Canada&rsquo;s own intellectual property&nbsp; strategy for green tech, and (2) could it create opportunities for Canada (and others) to take the lead in certain climate-tech domains?
A particular area of interest is carbon-capture agri-tech, technologies that help farming not just reduce emissions but actively capture carbon (for instance, special crops or soil treatments that lock away carbon dioxide or farm machinery that traps greenhouse gases). These innovations are crucial for meeting climate goals and could become a competitive arena internationally.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV: Shifting Gears: How the United States' Exit from Climate Protection Fuels Canada's IP Advantage

Martin Ignasiak KC

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jessica Kennedy

Larissa D. Lees

Alberta&rsquo;s updated self-supply rules create new opportunities for on-site power generation. This blog highlights key regulatory issues, risks, and opportunities developers need to consider.

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power Key Considerations for On Site Generation in Alberta

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power: Key Considerations for On-Site Generation in Alberta

Across the Atlantic, the European Union (EU) and its member states have also been encouraging climate-resilient agri-tech innovation, but their approach to intellectual property incentives has been a bit different. The European Union has set ambitious climate goals (like achieving climate neutrality by 2050) and launched the European Green Deal, a broad policy agenda to support sustainable technologies. While funding and regulations (such as support for sustainable farming practices) are big parts of the EU strategy, there is also recognition that IP rights play an important role in fostering innovation. However, unlike Canada or the recent US pilot program, Europe has not implemented a unified “green channel” for patent examination at the European Patent Office.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III: Green Without the Label: Europe's Pragmatic IP Approach to Agri-Tech Innovation

Daishowa-Marubeni: A Tree Fell in the Forest and the SCC Caught it!

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