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Matthew J. Hunt

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Marshall Eidinger

Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Lisa Kakoske

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

As geopolitical tensions, particularly U.S. tariffs, reshape deal dynamics and investor sentiment, The PE Briefing: Q1 2025 from Bennett Jones provides an informed view on where smart capital is moving—and why. From infrastructure’s rising resilience to emerging consolidation trends and the evolving strategies of institutional investors, this briefing delivers actionable intelligence for fund managers, dealmakers, and LPs looking to stay ahead of risk and seize new opportunities in Canada’s dynamic market.

The PE Briefing Q1 2025

The PE Briefing: Q1 2025

The Canadian government has announced new measures in its <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.budget.canada.ca/update-miseajour/2024/home-accueil-en.html?utm_campaign=fin-fin-update-miseajour-24-25&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_source=canada-ca_fall-economic-statement" target="_blank">2024 Fall Economic Statement</a> to facilitate increased pension fund investment in the country’s venture capital (VC) sector. This includes a commitment of $1 billion to recapitalize the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI 2025) and a further $1 billion to support mid-cap growth companies.

Attracting Pension Fund Investment in Canadian Venture Capital

On August 29, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced amendments to its Standards for Internet Gaming and released further guidance on its implementation on February 8, 2024. These amendments, which came into effect on February 28, 2024, are designed to strengthen consumer protection, with a focus on protecting youth and other potentially vulnerable groups.

Ontario iGaming New Amendments that Restrict Advertising and Marketing Activities

Ontario iGaming: New Amendments that Restrict Advertising and Marketing Activities

The Canadian Venture Capital Association released its annual look at the state of venture capital (VC) funding in Canada in their <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cvca.ca/research-insight/market-reports/year-end-2023-vc-pe-canadian-market-overview#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20Canadian%20VC%20witnessed,interest%20rates%20and%20economic%20uncertainties." target="_blank">2023 Market Overview</a>. The report provides a deep analysis of the country's market and insights on the latest VC trends and strategic shifts. So now that the numbers are in, what's hot and what's not in Canadian VC funding? Where is the money coming from and where is it going? And what should companies and investors be thinking about as they look ahead?

Whats Hot and Whats Not in Canadian Venture Capital Funding

What's Hot and What's Not in Canadian Venture Capital Funding

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

Online sweepstakes in Canada offer strong marketing potential but face strict legal requirements around compliance, privacy and advertising. With AI now driving personalization, fraud detection and data analysis, businesses must balance innovation with transparency and fairness.

Navigating the World of Online Canadian Sweepstakes

Navigating the World of Online Canadian Sweepstakes: Legal Pitfalls and the Role of AI

Wesley R. Novotny

Corporate Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Wade Ritchie

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

Zachary Thacker

Canada has proposed amendments to its employee ownership trust (EOT) rules that improve clarity, reduce risks from disqualifying events, and expand access to the C$10 million capital gains deduction. These changes make EOTs a more practical and attractive succession planning tool for business owners.

New Legislative Proposals Boost the Appeal of Employee Ownership Trusts

Ruth E. Promislow

 Data Security and Privacy, Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Caroline Poirier

Information Technology, Privacy and Data Protection Lawyer at Bennett Jones Montreal

Suzie Suliman

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate, Trademark Agent

Canadian privacy regulators found TikTok improperly collected children&rsquo;s data and lacked valid consent. TikTok will implement new privacy measures, emphasizing stronger protections for youth and transparency under Canadian law.

Joint Privacy Commissioner Investigation of TikTok Key Take Aways

Joint Privacy Commissioner Investigation of TikTok Key Take-Aways

Edwin G. Kroft KC

Tax Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones

Antoine Messervier

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Andrew Young

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Issue 38 of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, published on Taxnet Pro by Thomson Reuters, features a review of notable tax cases, recent court guidance and ongoing appeal activity. This issue includes several articles from members of Bennett Jones&rsquo; Tax group.

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes Issue 38 September 2025

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes: September 2025

Lorelei Graham

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

It is clear that the global push for green innovation is no longer just aspirational, it is structural. Over the past decade, countries around the world have implemented a mosaic of policies to accelerate environmentally friendly technologies, many of which intersect with intellectual property. But intellectual property (IP) is just one piece of a much larger innovation puzzle.
Increasingly, we see that financial incentives, regulatory frameworks and IP protections are working in tandem to drive green agri-tech. Incentives can include tax credits, substantial grants supporting climate-smart agriculture, subsidies for carbon farming, or &ldquo;patent box&rdquo; regimes offering reduced tax rates on income from green IP, all of which then shape the behavior of startups and researchers alike. However increasingly the conversation is expanding beyond patents and grants into including carbon markets.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part V

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part V: From Carrots to Carbon Credits: How the World is Powering Green Agri-Tech Beyond IP

How EVs Are Moving Energy Forward in Ontario

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