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Chanelle Desrosiers-Stewart

Director of Talent & Operations at Bennett Jones Montreal

Director, Talent & Operations

Bennett Jones is thrilled to welcome our inaugural cohort of articling students in our Montréal office. As we continue to expand our presence in Québec, we are proud to embrace the rich legal talent from the region and beyond.

Bennett Jones Welcomes First Cohort of Articling Students in Montreal

Bennett Jones Welcomes First Cohort of Articling Students in Montréal

Bennett Jones will soon be saying ‘bienvenue’ to the firm’s inaugural group of articling students in Montréal. After a fast-paced year—from it’s opening in May 2023 to now 21 legal professionals and counting—Bennett Jones’ Montréal location is participating in its first Course aux stages and accepting applications for articling student positions in 2025 and 2026.

A New Era of Excellence in Montreal

A New Era of Excellence in Montréal: Bennett Jones to Welcome Articling Students

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

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

Associate

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

Bennett Jones Welcomes First Cohort of Articling Students in Montréal

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Bennett Jones Announcement Bennett Jones Welcomes First Cohort of Articling Students in Montréal March 28, 2024 Authors Chanelle Desrosiers-StewartDirector, Talent & Operations Bennett Jones is thrilled to welcome our inaugural cohort of articling students in our Montréal office. As we continue to expand our presence in Québec, we are proud to embrace the rich legal talent from the region and beyond. We are pleased to introduce the newest members of our firm who will be joining us on this journey in May 2024: Alexia Armstrong from McGill University William Gogas from McGill University Carolina Muñoz Jasa from McGill University Andrée-Anne Tremblay from Université de Laval Anne Laury Christy Vilna from Université de Montréal The arrival of these exceptional individuals represent a significant milestone for our Montréal team, which now boasts more than 20 legal professionals and growing. With their diverse backgrounds and exceptional skills, these students are poised to become leaders in the legal field: We are confident that they will play an integral role in shaping the future of Bennett Jones and the legal landscape in Québec and beyond. Should you have any questions about our student program in Montréal, please contact Chanelle Desrosiers-Stewart, Director of Associate & Student Programs (Montréal). About Bennett Jones Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 23 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 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. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters. Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@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 Chanelle Desrosiers-Stewart, Director, Talent & Operations Montréal • 514.985.4537 • desrosiersstewartc@bennettjones.com