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Alexis Fol

Project Development, Energy and Infrastructure Lawyer at Bennett Jones Montreal

Associate

Chloe SooYun Cho

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Montreal

CDPQ Infra has launched two expression of interest requests for progressive design-build services for the 19-kilometer TramCité Project in Québec City.

CDPQ Infra Calls for Progressive Design Build Services for TramCite Project

CDPQ Infra Calls for Progressive Design-Build Services for TramCité Project

Two new public transit projects were announced in the past weeks in Québec. Potential development partners should be aware of these projects which come in addition to an already active sector.

Flurry of Announced Projects in the Quebec Public Transportation Ecosystem

Hydro-Québec is launching a call for interest to companies in the engineering and construction sector as it implements its Action Plan 2035. This call aims to gauge the interest, expertise and capacity of suppliers to carry out new hydroelectric development projects including pumped storage power plants as well as structuring wind projects—according to the envisaged EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) contracting method.

Hydro Quebec Launches Call for Interest on New Hydroelectric and Wind Projects

The last few months of 2024 saw a wave of new legislation in Quebec that changes how projects are developed in the infrastructure, mining and construction industries. Five separate bills were adopted by the Quebec government from October to December of last year.

Big Changes to How Things Are Built in Quebec

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

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

Canadian Fast-Track Mining Initiatives Amid Global Trade Uncertainty

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Bennett Jones In The News Canadian Fast-Track Mining Initiatives Amid Global Trade Uncertainty November 4, 2025 Authors James ClarePartner William A. EdwardsPartner Chloe SooYun ChoAssociate James Clare, Will Edwards and Chloe Cho write in Canadian Mining Journal on the flurry of legislation and announcements by Canadian federal and provincial governments in 2025 aimed at expediting development of the critical mineral resources. Four new pieces of major legislation have been enacted or introduced, and five new or expanded programs have been announced across the country. These new initiatives are encouraging. But it is now more important than ever that federal and provincial governments act on their promises by delivering a tangible path to accelerated development of critical mineral projects in Canada. The full column by James, Will and Chloe is available here. 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 James Clare, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6245 • clarej@bennettjones.com William A. Edwards, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4896 • edwardsw@bennettjones.com Chloe SooYun Cho, Associate Montréal • 514.985.4566 • choc@bennettjones.com