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William S. Osler KC

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

Partner

Drew C. Broughton

Corporate Commercial and M&A Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Audrix Arce

Articling Student

Recent changes to the Commissioner of Lobbying&rsquo;s interpretation of the federal Lobbying Act significantly lower the threshold for mandatory lobbyist registration. As of January 2026, organizations may be required to register if employees collectively spend as little as eight hours lobbying within a four-week period, including preparation and written communications. This update has important compliance implications for corporations and other organizations engaging with federal public office holders.

Expanded Federal Lobbyist Registration Requirements

Jie (Kevin) Zhou

Private Equity & Corporate Finance Lawyer

Jesse Fontaine

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Associate

The Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed that earn-out acceleration clauses are to be interpreted contextually, with materiality turning on a transaction&rsquo;s impact on the earn-out regime rather than its size or value. The decision reinforces the exceptional nature of earn-out acceleration remedies and the importance of precise drafting in share purchase agreements.

ONCA Affirms Denial of Claim for Earn Out Acceleration

ONCA Affirms Denial of Claim for Earn-Out Acceleration

Curtis A. Cusinato

Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Vice Chair and Partner

Bronwynn Shaw

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

After a year marked by headline-making large-cap transactions, Canada&rsquo;s M&amp;A market enters 2026 with measured confidence. This update analyzes the data behind recent deal activity, explores the evolving role of infrastructure, private capital and credit markets and highlights the risks and opportunities shaping the year ahead.

Canadas Q4 2025 M and A Landscape

Measured Confidence in Canada's M&A Landscape in 2026

Canada's Q4 2025 M&A Landscape

Steven L. Major KC

Commercial Litigation Lawyer | Energy

Kevin Myson

Energy & Corporate Lawyer | M&A, Natural Resources & Transport

<p>Canada is navigating a "wild frontier" in the energy industry, with a unique opportunity to forge successful and sustainable partnerships both domestically and internationally. This was the rallying call at the Energy Business Forum during the 74th Canadian Energy Executive Association (CEEA) conference in Banff, Alberta, where industry leaders gathered to share visions for the future of Canada's energy landscape.</p>

Key Takeaways From the Wild Frontier Energy Business Forum CEEA 74

Key Takeaways From the "Wild Frontier" Energy Business Forum at CEEA '74

Ahmed Elmallah

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Counsel, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Roseann Caldwell

Canadian and United States Patent Agent at Bennett Jones Calgary

Patent Agent

Stephen D. Burns

Energy & Infrastructure Technology Lawyer | IT/OT & Markets

Partner, Trademark Agent

This update analyzes recent Patent Appeal Board decisions to identify trends in the allowance of fintech and financial services patents in Canada. It shows that patentable claims typically frame innovations as technical solutions&mdash;such as improving computing efficiency or integrating specialized hardware&mdash;rather than purely business methods. These trends align with post-Dusome guidance and provide practical insight into how fintech inventions can meet patent eligibility requirements.

Fintech Patents Allowance Trends At The Canadian Patent Appeal Board

Part 2 Fintech Patents: Allowance Trends At The Canadian Patent Appeal Board

Brendan Sigalet

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Greg M. Johnson

Energy Tax & Corporate Lawyer | M&A, Reorganizations & PE

Luke Morrison

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

The federal government released the Spring Economic Update (SEU) on April 28, 2026, with the stated purpose of advancing its goal of building a stronger, more independent and resilient Canadian economy. Of particular interest to energy and clean-technology businesses, the SEU introduces several measures aimed at accelerating investment in low-carbon infrastructure.

Spring Economic Update Expands Canadas Carbon Capture Tax Credit Regime

Spring Economic Update Expands Canada's Carbon Capture Tax Credit Regime to Include Enhanced Oil Recovery

This update reviews the Federal Court&rsquo;s *Dusome* decision and CIPO&rsquo;s new guidance on patent eligibility for computer-implemented inventions in Canada. It highlights a shift toward purposive claim construction and clarifies that fintech innovations may be patentable where they demonstrate a practical application or improve computer functionality. The guidance offers greater predictability for applicants, particularly in financial technology contexts.<br />
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Fintech Patents New Eligibility Guidance In Canada

Part 1 Fintech Patents: New Eligibility Guidance In Canada

Ethan Z. Schiff

Class Actions & Commercial Litigation Lawyer

In <em>Pedersen v. Advanced Bionics LLC</em>, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice certified a medical device class action but restricted damages to direct medical consequences to satisfy Ontario&rsquo;s predominance requirement. The decision reflects the court&rsquo;s willingness to narrow claims and class definitions to align with the province&rsquo;s stricter certification framework. It also signals potential limits on broader damages&mdash;such as socio-economic losses&mdash;where individualized issues would otherwise outweigh common ones.

Ontario Superior Court Limits Damages Claims

Ontario Superior Court Limits Damages Claims in Certifying Personal Injury Medical Device Class Action

Gary S.A. Solway

Technology, Media & Corporate Lawyer | Governance

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

<p>Artificial intelligence has entered a new phase: models can take actions&mdash;deploy code, interact with enterprise systems and operate through automated agents&mdash;with real-world consequences. AI is no longer just a technical capability; it is a core governance priority.</p>

Stantec Announces the Closing of C$425 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

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