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Jane C. Helmstadter

Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

The Ontario Court of Appeal&rsquo;s decision in 100 Bloor Street West Corporation v. Barry&rsquo;s Bootcamp Canada Inc. underscores the risks of vague realty tax provisions in commercial leases. The case highlights how inconsistent or ambiguous calculation methods can expose both landlords and tenants to costly litigation. Clear, consistent, and fair drafting of tax allocation clauses is essential to avoid disputes and ensure predictable outcomes.

One Method Many Taxes Lease Interpretation and Realty Tax

One Method, Many Taxes: Lease Interpretation and Realty Tax Allocation in 100 Bloor Street West v. Barry’s Bootcamp

Abbas Ali Khan

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

Bosa Kosoric

Commercial and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Abbas Ali Khan and Bosa Kosoric write on how deep sea mining was once again thrust into the spotlight in late April 2025 when President Trump signed an executive order aimed at jump-starting the industry and boosting US access to critical minerals.

CaMining Journal Deep Sea Mining

 Canadian Mining Journal: Deep Sea Mining Takes the International Stage

William S. Osler KC

Capital Markets, Securities, M&A and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Ali J. Naushahi

Securities, Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Mining Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are asking for comments on a proposed framework to oversee an independent dispute resolution service with binding authority for resolving investor complaints.

CSA Invites Comments

CSA Invites Comments on Process Refinements and an Oversight Model for a Proposed Dispute Resolution Service for Investor Complaints

Adam Kalbfleisch

Competition, Foreign Investment Review and Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Alixe A.L. Cameron

Corporate Commercial and Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

The Competition Bureau (Bureau) has released its <a href="https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/how-we-foster-competition/education-and-outreach/publications/competitor-property-controls-and-competition-act">finalized property control guidelines</a> (Guidelines) outlining the Bureau's ongoing approach to enforcing competition property controls under the Competition Act (Act). These replace the preliminary guidelines published on August 7, 2024, which were subject to a public consultation process last summer/fall

Breaking Ground The Competition Bureau Weighs in with Final Property Control Guidelines

The Competition Bureau Weighs in with Final Property Control Guidelines

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

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

Magna Mining to Acquire Lonmin Canada

Authors


Bennett Jones Client Work Magna Mining to Acquire Lonmin Canada August 19, 2022 Authors Abbas Ali KhanPartner Bosa KosoricPartner Christopher J. DoucetPartner Yohanna LaurensiaAssociate Olivier CaronAssociate Jane C. HelmstadterPartner Bennett Jones is acting as legal counsel to Magna Mining Inc. in its definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Lonmin Canada Inc., including the Denison Project and the past producing Crean Hill mine in Sudbury. Magna also announced a private placement offering of up to C$20 million to fund the cash component of the purchase price for the acquisition, as well as ongoing exploration and development activities at the Denison Project. More details on the deal are available in Magna's press release. The Bennett Jones deal team is led by Abbas Ali Khan (M&A) and includes Bosa Kosoric, Chris Doucet, Nusrat Ali, Yohanna Laurensia and Olivier Caron (M&A), Jane Helmstadter (Real Estate) and James Morand (Tax). 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 Abbas Ali Khan, Partner Toronto, Vancouver • 416.777.5388 • alikhana@bennettjones.com Bosa Kosoric, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5322 • kosoricb@bennettjones.com Christopher J. Doucet, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7449 • doucetc@bennettjones.com Yohanna Laurensia, Associate Toronto • 416.777.7909 • laurensiay@bennettjones.com Olivier Caron, Associate Toronto • 416.777.7920 • carono@bennettjones.com Jane C. Helmstadter, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Real Estate Practice Toronto • 416.777.7470 • helmstadterj@bennettjones.com