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John M. Mercury

Executive Chair & Chair of the Board and M&A and Corporate Finance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Executive Chair & Chair of the Board

Kristos J. Iatridis

Private Equity, M&A, Securities and Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner

John Lawless

Private Equity, M&A , Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Vermilion Energy has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Westbrick Energy for total consideration of C$1.075-billion.

Vermilion Energy Announces Acquisition of Westbrick Energy

Vermilion Energy Announces $1.075 Billion Acquisition of Westbrick Energy

Jon C. Truswell

M&A, Equity and Debt Financing, Restructuring and Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Raghav Sodhi

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

As the Supreme Court of Canada prepares to deliver its decision in Lundin Mining Corporation v Dov Markowich, 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.

Redefining Corporate Disclosure of Material Change

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

Flutra Kacuri

NOVA Infrastructure, a middle-market infrastructure investment firm, has completed the purchase of UGE International Ltd., a Canadian publicly traded company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. On May 28, 2024, NOVA agreed to acquire approximately 70 percent of the common shares of UGE, a publicly traded entity listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. The transaction successfully received securityholder and regulatory approval.

NOVA Completes Purchase of UGE International

Greg M. Johnson

Energy Industry Corporate Tax, Reorganization, M&A and Private Equity Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Brendan Sigalet

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

SNDL Inc. and Nova Cannabis Inc. have announced that they have entered into an arrangement agreement pursuant to which SNDL will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Nova not already owned by SNDL, representing approximately 34.8 percent of Nova shares, by way of a statutory plan of arrangement for aggregate consideration of approximately C$40 million. Bennett Jones is acting as legal counsel to Nova.

SNDL to Acquire Remaining Minority Interest of Nova Cannabis

Luke Morrison

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

Ashley M. White

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

Pamela Clark

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary 

Associate 

On June 6, 2025, the federal government introduced Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, which proposes new legislation aimed at strengthening Canada's economy by removing interprovincial trade and labour mobility barriers and advancing major projects.

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development: Major Projects Office Open For Business, and Details of Fast-Tracked Projects Emerging

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

AI transcription tools offer efficiency and accuracy in the boardroom but create risks to confidentiality, privacy and legal privilege. Organizations should adopt clear policies, safeguards and training to ensure responsible use and compliance with governance standards.

AI Notetaking in the Boardroom

Lorelei Graham

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

The United States Patent and Trademark Office's decision to cancel its Climate Change Mitigation pilot program for patents has not gone unnoticed in Canada. For Canadian policymakers and agri-tech innovators, this move by the United States raises two big questions: (1) How might this affect Canada&rsquo;s own intellectual property&nbsp; strategy for green tech, and (2) could it create opportunities for Canada (and others) to take the lead in certain climate-tech domains?
A particular area of interest is carbon-capture agri-tech, technologies that help farming not just reduce emissions but actively capture carbon (for instance, special crops or soil treatments that lock away carbon dioxide or farm machinery that traps greenhouse gases). These innovations are crucial for meeting climate goals and could become a competitive arena internationally.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV: Shifting Gears: How the United States' Exit from Climate Protection Fuels Canada's IP Advantage

Martin Ignasiak KC

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jessica Kennedy

Larissa D. Lees

Alberta&rsquo;s updated self-supply rules create new opportunities for on-site power generation. This blog highlights key regulatory issues, risks, and opportunities developers need to consider.

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power Key Considerations for On Site Generation in Alberta

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power: Key Considerations for On-Site Generation in Alberta

Across the Atlantic, the European Union (EU) and its member states have also been encouraging climate-resilient agri-tech innovation, but their approach to intellectual property incentives has been a bit different. The European Union has set ambitious climate goals (like achieving climate neutrality by 2050) and launched the European Green Deal, a broad policy agenda to support sustainable technologies. While funding and regulations (such as support for sustainable farming practices) are big parts of the EU strategy, there is also recognition that IP rights play an important role in fostering innovation. However, unlike Canada or the recent US pilot program, Europe has not implemented a unified “green channel” for patent examination at the European Patent Office.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III: Green Without the Label: Europe's Pragmatic IP Approach to Agri-Tech Innovation

Jon Truswell in Calgary Herald at Fraser Institute Founders' Award

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Bennett Jones In The News Jon Truswell in Calgary Herald at Fraser Institute Founders' Award November 12, 2016 Authors Jon C. TruswellPartner The Calgary Herald covered the Fraser Institute Founders' Award honouring Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Jon Truswell attended the Award dinner, which had its highest attendance ever. The Founders' Award, named after founders T. Patrick Boyle and Michael A. Walker, is the institute's highest honour. Fraser Institute Honors Brad Wall with Prestigious Award Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@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 Jon C. Truswell, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3097 • truswellj@bennettjones.com