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Richard Dion

Economic Analyst and Forecasting Advisor at Bennett Jones Ottawa

Senior Business Advisor

Serge Dupont

Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones Ottawa

Senior Advisor

The global and Canadian economies are still adjusting to the shocks of COVID and war. Inflation remains elevated, and monetary conditions are restrictive. There are legacies, in particular high public and private debt.
Concurrently, the forces of demographic ageing, climate change, and digitalization are intensifying in a new fragmented world, transforming our economies, and requiring more public and private investment. These two factors—short-term adjustment and structural change—set the background for our 2024 Economic Outlook.

2024 Economic Outlook The LongTerm Is Now

2024 Economic Outlook: The Long-Term Is Now

Christy Clark

Governmental Affairs & Public Policy Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Christy Clark worked tirelessly to create a new industry in LNG during her six-and-a-half years as Premier of British Columbia. She led the negotiations with industry, investors, Indigenous communities and the federal government that led to the successful development of the first large-scale LNG export facility in Canada.
LNG Canada's $40-billion export terminal is currently under construction in Kitimat, British Columbia. It is the largest single private sector investment in Canadian history.
With the global <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lng2023.org/welcome" target="_blank">LNG 2023 conference</a> beginning today in Vancouver, Christy shares her experiences on how to attract investment in the LNG industry and what Canadian governments need to be focusing on now and moving forward.

You Cant Just Wait for LNG to Happen QA with Christy Clark

You Can't Just Wait for LNG to Happen: Q&A with Christy Clark

For the last three years, governments, businesses and workers have confronted a series of shocks and disruptions that have tested their agility and resilience. The pandemic, the war in Ukraine, supply chain constraints, swings in commodity prices, and higher inflation and interest rates, have demanded swift responses and adjustment. There are aftershocks, uncertainty and risk, and still a need to adapt. Navigating turbulent times remains a key function of policy and business planning. Yet, given forces shaping the world of tomorrow, it matters even more how governments and businesses plan to invest, innovate and create the conditions for sustainable growth over the longer term. This Economic Outlook entitled Playing the Long Game reviews recent developments and short-term prospects, sets out a baseline scenario and risks to assist business planning and describes some of the context for the longer term and key tasks ahead for Canadian governments and firms.

Economic Outlook Playing the Long Game

Economic Outlook: Playing the Long Game

Perry Spitznagel KC

M&A, Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Vice Chair and Partner

Alpine Canada Alpin announced today the recognition of the lifetime contributions of Perry Spitznagel to the sport of Canadian ski racing. 

Alpine Canada Alpin Honours Spitznagel at Lake Louise World Cup

Alpine Canada Alpin Honours Spitznagel & Hutcheson at Lake Louise World Cup

The U.S. and global economies proved resilient in 2025. There were reasons, particularly around U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s April 1 &ldquo;Liberation Day,&rdquo; to fear a global trade war or corrections in financial markets that would cause a recession in the United States and a sharp slowing of the global economy. In fact, while growth in the United States and most major economies slowed in 2025, other policy and market factors offset at least in part the early effect of disruptive policies by the U.S. administration. The United States&rsquo;s trading partners chose to avoid an all-out trade war, and most negotiated some form of accommodation with President Trump.

Economic Outlook 2026

Adapting to a New World: From Ambition to Investment

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner

David Wainer

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

This end-of-year overview examines the Federal Government&rsquo;s rapid expansion of AI-related funding in 2025, from large-scale investments in data centres and public compute infrastructure to programs supporting AI access, adoption and domestic research. It also explores the new commitments announced in Budget 2025 and signals key trends to watch in 2026 as Canada strengthens its AI ecosystem.

Canadas AI Efforts in 2025 A Year in Review

Canada's AI Efforts in 2025: A Year in Review

Laura Inglis

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Christine Plante

Civil Fraud Recovery, Employment and Shareholder Disputes Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

David M. Price

Employment Services Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Effective January 1, 2026, Alberta will increase job-protected long-term illness and injury leave from 16 to 27 weeks. This update aligns Alberta with other leading Canadian jurisdictions that recently implemented similar extended leaves. Employers will need to revisit their workplace policies to ensure compliance with the new requirements. The blog explains the legislative amendments and their implications for employers.

Alberta Aligns with Other Provinces in Extending Long Term Illness and Injury Leave

Ashley L. Paterson

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Morgan Sutherland

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate 

Health Canada has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Regulations focused on modernizing the MDEL framework. The changes would affect importer&ndash;distributor relationships, mandatory supplier disclosures, and safety documentation requirements. This update summarizes the key proposals and their potential impacts on MDEL holders and applicants.

Health Canada Proposes Amendments to MDEL Holders and Applicants

Cameron Penn

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Tami Oguntona

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Calgary 

Articling Student 

British Columbia has introduced new limits on when employers may request sick notes and created a 27-week unpaid leave for serious personal illness or injury. This update outlines the key legislative changes and their practical impact on employer policies.

What the Doctor Ordered British Columbia

What the Doctor Ordered: British Columbia Updates Rules on Employee Sick Notes and Introduces Serious Personal Illness and Injury Leave

Bennett Jones Hosts 17th Annual Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum

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Bennett Jones Announcement Bennett Jones Hosts 17th Annual Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum November 25, 2019 Authors Christy ClarkSenior Advisor Perry Spitznagel KCVice Chair and Partner The 2019 Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum takes place on November 29 at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. In its 17th year, this exclusive event brings together business and thought leaders to engage in discussions on current issues, while supporting some of the world's greatest athletes in the first Audi FIS Ski World Cup downhill and super-G races of the ski season and the only World Cup ski race outside of Europe to join the ranks of the famous Club 5 Ski Classics. Focused on the theme Leadership in Uncertain Times, this year's program features leading figures in business and government to discuss the challenges of leadership in the current environment. "The economic, political and societal forces that are shaping our world are generating complex problems for our business and political leaders," says Perry Spitznagel, Vice-Chairman of Bennett Jones. "Our ability to understand these trends and to formulate appropriate and constructive strategies to respond to them is critical to our individual and collective well beings." Business Forum speakers for 2019 include: Jason Kenney \| Premier of Alberta Edward Sims \| President & CEO, WestJet Christy Clark \| Former Premier of British Columbia David Dodge \| Former Governor of the Bank of Canada Vivian Krause \| Researcher & Writer Sean Willy \| President & CEO, Des Nedhe Development Corporation Dr. Karen MacNeill \| Founding Partner & Chief Product Officer, headversity Mary Moran \| President & CEO, Calgary Economic Development Adam Legge \| President, Business Council of Alberta Bennett Jones is the title sponsor of the Business Forum. Deloitte, ATB, Willow Park Wines & Spirits, Calgary Stampede, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Calgary Economic Development are key sponsors of the event. Find out more at lakelouisebusinessforum.com. About Bennett Jones Bennett Jones is one of Canada's premier business law firms and home to 400 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Peter Zvanitajs at ZvanitajsP@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. Authors Christy Clark, Senior Advisor Vancouver • 604.891.5160 • clarkc@bennettjones.com Perry Spitznagel KC, Vice Chair and Partner Calgary • 403.298.3153 • spitznagelp@bennettjones.com