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Jon C. Truswell

Corporate & M&A Lawyer | Equity, Debt & Governance

Partner

<p>As the Supreme Court of Canada prepares to deliver its decision in <em>Lundin Mining Corporation v Dov Markowich</em>, the legal community and corporate stakeholders are closely watching for implications that may redefine the concept of "material change" within Canadian securities law. This case presents a pivotal moment that could reshape how companies disclose information to shareholders, particularly in the mining and oil and gas sectors, where operational risks and environmental concerns are ever present and unavoidable.</p>

Redefining Corporate Disclosure of Material Change

The Potential Impact of the Supreme Court of Canada's Decision in Lundin Mining Corporation v. Markowich

Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer

On February 27, 2023, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) published Staff Notice 2023-0001 (the Notice), providing guidance on how TSX addresses voting agreements entered into between a TSX listed issuer and one or more of its security holders. The Notice provides guidance on when TSX will review voting agreements and its conditions for acceptance.

TSX Provides Guidance on Voting Agreements

In recent years, there has been a distinct increase in climate-related shareholder activism with shareholder proposals and other initiatives on climate-related topics becoming prominent world-wide. On May 12, 2022, Institutional Shareholder Services released its annual insights report titled “Climate & Voting - 2021 Review and Global Trends”  which outlines and explains trends of climate-related issues in the context of shareholder voting at company's general meetings over a six year period and climate-related management proposals in 2021.

ISS Releases 2021 Climate and Voting Review and Global Trends Report

ISS Releases 2021 Climate & Voting Review and Global Trends Report

Andrew N. Disipio

Mining & Corporate Finance Lawyer | M&A, Equity & Debt Deals

On November 24, 2021, the TSX Venture Exchange (the Exchange) revised its policies regarding security-based compensation. Specifically, Policy 4.4—Incentive Stock Options (the Former Policy) has been replaced by new Policy 4.4—Security Based Compensation (the New Policy).

TSX Venture Exchange Updates SecurityBased Compensation Policies

TSX Venture Exchange Updates Security-Based Compensation Policies

Steven L. Major KC

Commercial Litigation Lawyer | Energy

Audrix Arce

Associate

At the 75th Canadian Energy Executive Association (CEEA) conference, industry leaders, government officials and Indigenous partners explored the opportunities and challenges shaping Canada's energy future. Discussions focused on regulatory certainty, interprovincial cooperation, AI and data centre growth, value-added energy development, and the importance of early Indigenous and landowner engagement. The key takeaway was clear: Canada has a strategic window to advance energy infrastructure and attract investment, but success will depend on timely action, collaboration and execution.

Key Takeaways from the Energy Business Forum at CEEA 75

Key Takeaways from the Energy Business Forum at CEEA '75

Simon Grant

Financial Services & Regulatory Lawyer

Partner 

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Kwang Lim

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

Vancouver Managing Partner

Canada is taking a category-by-category approach to regulating prediction markets, with the CSA and CIRO permitting certain event contracts while directing others outside the securities and derivatives framework. This article examines Canada's emerging regulatory landscape and the key considerations for platforms, dealers, financial institutions and investors participating in these evolving markets.

Prediction Markets in Canada A Category-by-Category Regulatory Framework

Prediction Markets in Canada: A Category-by-Category Regulatory Framework

Christopher J. Doucet

Corporate & Mining Lawyer | M&A & Corporate Finance

Zirjan (Zee) J. Derwa

Competition and Foreign Investment Review Lawyer

In the September edition of Canadian Mining Journal, Christopher Doucet and Zirjan Derwa explore how the Canada-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap may reshape the investment landscape for Chinese participation in Canada's mining sector. They discuss whether greater regulatory clarity could encourage investment in base and precious metals while maintaining Canada's national security protections for critical mineral assets.

Canadian Mining Journal New policy roadmap

Canadian Mining Journal: New policy roadmap may help miners navigate Chinese investment landscape

Ethan Z. Schiff

Class Actions & Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Bobbie Alvernaz

The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the denial of certification in a proposed class action alleging childhood sexual abuse within Canadian Jehovah&rsquo;s Witness congregations. The Court found insufficient commonality among the proposed class members&rsquo; claims, which involved different perpetrators, congregations and circumstances, and agreed that individual or joinder actions would be the preferable procedure. The decision also distinguishes Gutierrez from other institutional abuse class actions where defendants had a more direct and common relationship with the alleged abuse.

Ontario Court of Appeal Refuses to Certify Institutional Abuse

Ontario Court of Appeal Refuses to Certify Institutional Abuse Class Action With No Common Perpetrator, Activity or Location 

Larissa D. Lees

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jessica Kennedy

Bennett Jones attended the Data Centre West 2026 Conference in Calgary earlier this month, hosted by the Western Canada Data Centre Alliance, and engaged with representatives from industry, government and regulatory agencies on the issues facing Alberta's rapidly growing digital infrastructure sector. This year, discussions spanned the hyperscale and AI demand outlook, power procurement and grid access challenges, Alberta's regulatory framework, supply chain constraints and labour availability, and sustainability and community engagement, reflecting a sector that has moved well beyond early-stage interest and into active development and investment.

Jon Truswell in Calgary Herald at Fraser Institute Founders' Award

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