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Andrew Bozzato

Corporate, M&A, Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Simon Grant

Banking & Finance Lawyer, Fintech Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Canada's federal budget was released on November 4, 2025 and included some much-anticipated news for fintech. In this latest edition of our Fintech in Canada quarterly update, we look at the key announcements in Budget 2025 for the sector, including the unleashing of stablecoins, fintech-focused changes to financial legislation and momentum for open banking and how fintechs can navigate the evolving landscape.&nbsp;

Fintech in Canada Q3 2025

Michelle F. Yung

Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Vanessa Kiraly

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision underscores the importance of precise lease drafting. In Malleum Real Estate v. Donut Monster, the court held that tenant obligations began on the fixed commencement date&mdash;regardless of unfinished landlord improvements or pandemic disruptions. The ruling highlights that assumptions cannot override clear lease terms and offers practical lessons for both landlords and tenants.

When Assumptions Break Leases The Need for Clear Terms

When Assumptions Break Leases: The Need for Clear Terms

Jessica B. Horwitz

International Trade Lawyer, Customs Lawyer, Regulatory Lawyer, Anti-Corruption and Economic Sanctions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

FINTRAC imposed a record $176.9 million penalty on cryptocurrency exchange Cryptomus for thousands of AML/KYC violations. The case underscores regulators&rsquo; increasing focus on compliance, with additional sanctions from the BCSC for operating without registration. Exchanges serving Canadian clients must ensure strict adherence to AML, KYC and securities laws to avoid similar consequences.

176 9 million fine against cryptocurrency exchange from FINTRAC demonstrates costs of non compliance

C$176.9 Million Fine Against Cryptocurrency Exchange From FINTRAC Demonstrates Costs of Non-Compliance

Natalia E. Iamundo

Tariffs have created new challenges for data centre construction through increased costs on a range of imported materials and components – and even small increases in prices or supply chain disruptions can have major implications.

How Tariffs Are Changing the Math of Data Centre Construction

How Tariffs Are Changing the Math of Data Centre Construction—and How Canada is Maintaining a Competitive Edge

Ahmed Elmallah

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Counsel, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Lorelei Graham

Food and Agribusiness Lawyer, IP Lawyer, Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Edward (Ted) Yoo

Intellectual Property Lawyer and Canada/US Patent and Trademark Agent at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Partner, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Recent disputes involving xAI, OpenAI and a former engineer highlight how quickly job transitions can escalate into trade-secret and IP risks. This article explains why every business needs a clear confidential information and intellectual property (CI&amp;IP) governance policy&mdash;and how such policies help prevent disputes, protect proprietary assets and ensure compliance with third-party obligations.

Why Every Business and StartUp Needs an Employee Governance Policy

X.AI Corp. v. OpenAI—Why Every Business (and Start-Up) Needs an Employee Governance Policy for Managing Confidential Business Information and IP Risk

Martin Ignasiak KC

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Ashley M. White

Corporate, Commercial Transactions, Power & Energy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jessica Kennedy

Budget 2025 sets out Canada&rsquo;s Climate Competitiveness Strategy, reaffirming goals to attract clean investment, strengthen carbon pricing systems and position the country as an emerging energy superpower. The Strategy details updates to emissions regulations, clean technology tax credits, critical mineral programs and major project approvals, offering new signals for investors and industry.

Canadas Budget 2025 Canadas Climate Competitiveness Strategy

Canada's Budget 2025: Canada's Climate Competitiveness Strategy

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

AI is rapidly integrating into enterprise workflows, yet vendor agreements often lag behind in safeguarding organizational risk. This article highlights the hidden hazards in standard AI terms and conditions, including data usage, IP ownership, liability limits and regulatory compliance gaps and outlines strategies to strengthen contractual oversight.

The Hidden Hazards of Vendor AI Terms and Conditions

"We signed what?!": The Hidden Hazards of Vendor AI Terms and Conditions

Luke Morrison

Energy Project Development, M&A, and Commercial Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Pamela Clark

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary 

Associate 

The federal government has released a second wave of major projects recommended for expedited review by the Major Projects Office, with a focused shift toward critical minerals and energy development. The list includes strategic clean power, LNG, nickel, graphite, tungsten, and hydro initiatives across multiple provinces and territories. While the anticipated Alberta&ndash;BC pipeline was not included, the selected projects underscore Canada&rsquo;s intent to strengthen energy security, support Indigenous-led development, and accelerate investment in key resource sectors.

Second Wave of Fast Tracked Projects Unveiled including Critical Minerals and Energy Projects

Second Wave of Fast-Tracked Projects Unveiled including Critical Minerals and Energy Projects

Pontegadea Completes Precedent-Setting Deal in Acquisition of The Post, a Mixed-Use Office and Retail Complex

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Bennett Jones Client Work Pontegadea Completes Precedent-Setting Deal in Acquisition of The Post, a Mixed-Use Office and Retail Complex November 24, 2025 Authors Simon P. CrawfordPartner Michelle F. YungPartner Jane C. HelmstadterPartner Meg TweedlieAssociate Troy MackAssociate Mykala WayAssociate Helen CassieAssociate Adam KalbfleischPartner Wendy ShinAssociate Ted M. ShoubPartner Melanie TeetaertPartner Darcy D. Moch KCPartner Melissa M. DimiltaPartner, Trademark Agent Simon GrantPartner Carl CunninghamPartner Bennett Jones acted for Pontegadea Canada in its notable acquisition of QuadReal Property Group's flagship real estate asset The Post, a mixed-use office and retail complex in downtown Vancouver, reported as the largest office building deal in Vancouver history. The Bennett Jones team included Simon Crawford, Michelle Yung, Jane Helmstadter, Meg Tweedlie, Troy Mack, Mykala Way, Helen Cassie (real estate), Adam Kalbfleisch, Wendy Shin (competition), Ted Shoub (corporate), Melanie Teetaert (litigation), Darcy Moch (tax), Melissa Dimilta (IP), Simon Grant (financial services) and Carl Cunningham (employment). The Bennett Jones Commercial Real Estate group is a team of dedicated deal-focused legal advisors who routinely act on the most complex and significant real estate transactions in the country. 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 Simon P. Crawford, Partner • Head of Real Estate Industry Team Toronto • 416.777.4815 • crawfords@bennettjones.com Michelle F. Yung, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5164 • yungm@bennettjones.com Jane C. Helmstadter, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Real Estate Practice Toronto • 416.777.7470 • helmstadterj@bennettjones.com Meg Tweedlie, Associate Toronto • 416.777.7809 • Tweedliem@bennettjones.com Troy Mack, Associate Calgary • 403.298.3332 • mackt@bennettjones.com Mykala Way, Associate Toronto • 416.777.7835 • waymy@bennettjones.com Helen Cassie, Associate Vancouver • 604.891.5305 • cassieh@bennettjones.com Adam Kalbfleisch, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5757 • kalbfleischa@bennettjones.com Wendy Shin, Associate Toronto • 416.777.6027 • shinw@bennettjones.com Ted M. Shoub, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Transactions Practice Toronto • 416.777.5743 • shoubt@bennettjones.com Melanie Teetaert, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Vancouver • 604.891.5110 • teetaertm@bennettjones.com Darcy D. Moch KC, Partner Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton • 403.298.3390 • mochd@bennettjones.com Melissa M. Dimilta, Partner, Trademark Agent Toronto • 416.777.7448 • dimiltam@bennettjones.com Simon Grant, Partner • Co-Head of Banking & Secured Transactions Practice Toronto • 416.777.6246 • grants@bennettjones.com Carl Cunningham, Partner • Co-Head of Employment Services Practice Toronto • 416.777.4847 • cunninghamc@bennettjones.com