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Leonard J. Griffiths

Environmental Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

David Bursey

Energy Regulatory & ESG Lawyer | Vancouver

Partner 

On February 6, 2018, the Federal Government introduced amendments to the Fisheries Act aimed at enhancing protection to fish and fish habitat. The proposed amendments form part of a system-wide review of Canada's environmental and regulatory processes, which will also include amendments to the Navigation Protection Act, and the introduction of the Impacts Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act. Combined, these legislative amendments will have important implications for industry and project developers.
This article is Part I of a series that will deal with the regulatory changes proposed under Canada's environmental and regulatory processes review.

Federal Review of Environmental and Regulatory Processes Underway

Proposed Amendments to the Fisheries Act

Leonard Griffiths authored Chapter 17 - Environmental Considerations in Business Transactions in Canadian Environmental Law.

Environmental Considerations in Business Transactions

Preet K. Gill

Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyer | Litigation & Transactions

Toronto Managing Partner

Melissa Birman

Commercial, Corporate Governance and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Knowledge Management Lawyer

Talia K. Bregman

Management-side Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Members of Bennett Jones were involved in the writing of various chapters of Directors' Duties in Canada, 6th ed., edited by Barry Reiter and published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited, including Hugo Alves, Milos Barutciski, Melissa Birman, Stephen Burns, Carl Cunningham, Geoffrey Dyer, Len Griffiths, Bruce Hibbard, Mark Jewett, Martin Kratz, Jeff Leon, Brad Markel, Jesslyn Maurier, Murray Perelman, Raj Sahni, Susan Seller, Gary Solway, Bill Vass, and Claire Webster.

Directors Duties in Canada 6th ed.

Directors' Duties in Canada, 6th ed.

Members of 
 Bennett Jones were involved in the writing of various chapters of 
Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th ed., edited by Barry Reiter and 
 published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited, including Hugo Alves, Melissa 
 Birman, Corinne Bordman, Paul Cantor, Duncan Card, Jane Freeman, Len 
Griffiths, Martin Kratz, Jeff Leon, Jesslyn Maurier, Paul Moore, Murray 
Perelman, Raj Sahni, Susan Seller, Gary Solway, David Spencer, Bill Vass, 
Claire Webster and Zach Justein.

Directors Duties in Canada 5th ed.

Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th ed.

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

Associate

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.

Environmental Considerations in Business Transactions

From the Same Authors

Federal Review of Environmental and Regulatory Processes Underway

Environmental Considerations in Business Transactions

Directors' Duties in Canada, 6th ed.

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The Impact of Global Trade on the Life Sciences Sector

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Life Sciences Collaborations and the Risk of Joint Patent Infringement

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