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Venetia E.K. Whiting

Environmental Lawyer | Energy, Transport & Resources

Associate

Jessica B. Horwitz

Trade & Regulatory Lawyer | Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

<a href="https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2021-148/index.html">The Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations</a>, which came into force on January 7, 2023, impose requirements on manufacturers, importers and sellers of composite wood products relating to emissions testing and limits, certification, labelling, reporting and record keeping.

New Formaldehyde Standards on Composite Wood Products Imported into Sold

New Formaldehyde Standards on Composite Wood Products Imported into, Sold or Manufactured in Canada

Sarah E. Gilbert

Environmental Lawyer | Health & Safety

On April 18, 2023, the Government of Canada announced the launch of consultations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 with respect to a Regulatory Framework that serves as the starting point for the proposed Recycled Content and Labelling for Plastic Products Regulations; and a Technical Paper outlining the reporting requirements for the federal plastics registry. The Government is moving forward with these initiatives in support of its Canada-wide Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste, which was adopted by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment in November 2018.

No Time to Waste Consultation Open on Federal Plastics Initiatives

No Time to Waste—Consultation Open on Federal Plastics Initiatives

Julia E. Schatz

Commercial & Regulatory Lawyer | Environmental & Agribusiness

Partner 

Our Field Notes blog is intended to provide a high-level overview of the emerging issues in the landscape of pesticides in Canada, including happenings at the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). In our first issue, we have focused on some of the PMRA's recent and current  initiatives. 

Field Notes Recent Pesticide Initiatives in Canada

Field Notes: Recent Pesticide Initiatives in Canada

Key amendments to the federal Hazardous Products Regulations (the Regulations) are now in effect, which, among other things: update the Regulations to be in line with the most recent standards under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), leading to decreased costs and trade benefits for suppliers navigating Canadian and U.S. regulatory requirements; and improve protections for workers against product hazards handled in the workplace.

Balancing Act Facilitating Trade and Worker Protection under the Hazardous Products Regulations

Balancing Act: Facilitating Trade and Worker Protection under the Hazardous Products Regulations

Serge Dupont

Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones Ottawa

Senior Advisor

Policy and business leaders in 2026 are confronting disruptive global forces that pose daunting economic and financial risks while also transforming markets and creating avenues for growth over the next years.

Economic Outlook Mid Year 2026

A Changing World: New Risks, New Opportunities

2026 Mid-Year Economic Outlook

Alison G. FitzGerald

International Arbitration Lawyer at Bennett Jones Ottawa

Nasra Moumin

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Global trade policy is rapidly reshaping the regulatory and commercial landscape for life sciences companies. This update explores how evolving US tariff measures, national security reviews, CUSMA renewal uncertainty and expanding export controls are affecting pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers operating across borders. The authors also examine Canada&rsquo;s response and the growing compliance, supply chain and market access challenges facing the sector in 2026 and beyond.

The Impact of Global Trade on the Life Sciences Sector

Vincent M. de Grandpré

IP Lawyer | Life Sciences & Tech

Melissa M. Dimilta

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner, Trademark Agent

As part of a deeply interconnected global sector, the life sciences industry in Canada is undergoing significant change alongside broad macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts.&nbsp;The Bennett Jones Life Sciences team looks at the top issues and developments affecting the industry in 2026.

2026 Life Sciences outlook

Legal and Market Trends to Watch This Year

Life Sciences Outlook 2026

Emily P. Kettel

Cross-border collaborations are central to the life sciences industry, but they can also raise complex questions about patent infringement liability in Canada. This update examines the Federal Court&rsquo;s recent decision in Adeia Guides Inc v Videotron Ltd and its implications for companies involved in the development, supply and commercialization of patented products and services. The authors explore how Canadian law approaches common design infringement, experimental use exemptions and the potential liability of foreign partners whose activities contribute to products ultimately sold in Canada.

Life Sciences Collaborations and the Risk of Joint Patent Infringement

Aaron E. Sonshine

Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The life sciences sector is experiencing a renewed wave of M&amp;A activity driven by patent expiries, expanding investor appetite and growing demand for innovative therapies and technologies. Drawing on insights shared at the Bloom Burton &amp; Co. Healthcare Investor Conference, this update explores the key trends shaping dealmaking in Canada and globally, including increased competition for assets, rising private transactions and growing investment in emerging markets such as China. The author also examines why current market conditions point to continued momentum across the sector in the second half of 2026.

Emerging Trends in Environmental Class Actions in Canada

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