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Wade Ritchie

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

Marshall R. Haughey

Corporate Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner

Ted M. Shoub

Corporate, Commercial and Private Corporation Acquisition and Disposition Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

There is a growing international movement to increase employee ownership of businesses. Some jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom and the United States have developed tax rules and incentives to facilitate business ownership by trusts created for the benefit of a business's employees.

Employee Ownership Trusts A Useful Tool for Employee Business Ownership

Employee Ownership Trusts—A Useful Tool for Employee Business Ownership?

Elad Travis

Corporate and Competition Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are transforming how businesses in a wide range of industries operate. Initially considered something exclusively for military purposes, the drone industry has branched out, developing a multitude of commercial applications, including in oil & gas, mining, agriculture, retail, delivery services and health care.

The Unlimited Potential of Drones Investment and Collaboration Opportunities between Canada Israel

The Unlimited Potential of Drones: Investment and Collaboration Opportunities between Canada and Israel

Since COVID-19 hit, almost every aspect of our lives has been touched by the pandemic, including the way health care is provided. Remote health solutions (aka digital health solutions, virtual care, telemedicine or telehealth) like remote diagnosis, remote monitoring, medical adherence and others have stepped in to address an urgent need. Innovative companies in Israel and Canada have been hard at work developing these kinds of solutions, creating opportunities for revolutionizing health care—all the while helping their investors profit during these challenging economic times.

Remote Health Solutions in Canada and Israel Here to Stay

Remote Health Solutions in Canada and Israel—Here to Stay

James D. Beeby

Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer

Jesslyn G. Maurier

Technology, Media and Entertainment, Corporate Commercial and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

As described in our initial blog post, COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Economic Stimulus for Canadian Businesses, published on April 8 and our update posts, published on April 16, April 24 and May 22, the Canadian federal government and most provincial and territorial governments have introduced programs designed to provide funding or economic relief to Canadian businesses in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Updates to COVID Pandemic Related Economic Stimulus for Canadian Businesses July 23

Updates to COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Economic Stimulus for Canadian Businesses

The U.S. and global economies proved resilient in 2025. There were reasons, particularly around U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s April 1 &ldquo;Liberation Day,&rdquo; to fear a global trade war or corrections in financial markets that would cause a recession in the United States and a sharp slowing of the global economy. In fact, while growth in the United States and most major economies slowed in 2025, other policy and market factors offset at least in part the early effect of disruptive policies by the U.S. administration. The United States&rsquo;s trading partners chose to avoid an all-out trade war, and most negotiated some form of accommodation with President Trump.

Economic Outlook 2026

Adapting to a New World: From Ambition to Investment

Ahmed Elmallah

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Counsel, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Stephen Thaler has appealed the Commissioner of Patents&rsquo; refusal to recognize his AI system, DABUS, as an inventor under the Patent Act. The case raises legal and practical questions as AI systems play a growing role in generating novel inventions. The outcome could influence how Canadian innovators protect AI-driven discoveries, particularly in pharmaceutical R&amp;D.

Appeal Filed Thaler Challenges Refusal to Recognize AI

Appeal Filed: Thaler Challenges Refusal to Recognize AI as an Inventor on a Patent—Implications Beyond Inventorship

David Wainer

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

This end-of-year overview examines the Federal Government&rsquo;s rapid expansion of AI-related funding in 2025, from large-scale investments in data centres and public compute infrastructure to programs supporting AI access, adoption and domestic research. It also explores the new commitments announced in Budget 2025 and signals key trends to watch in 2026 as Canada strengthens its AI ecosystem.

Canadas AI Efforts in 2025 A Year in Review

Canada's AI Efforts in 2025: A Year in Review

Laura Inglis

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Christine Plante

Civil Fraud Recovery, Employment and Shareholder Disputes Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

David M. Price

Employment Services Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Effective January 1, 2026, Alberta will increase job-protected long-term illness and injury leave from 16 to 27 weeks. This update aligns Alberta with other leading Canadian jurisdictions that recently implemented similar extended leaves. Employers will need to revisit their workplace policies to ensure compliance with the new requirements. The blog explains the legislative amendments and their implications for employers.

Alberta Aligns with Other Provinces in Extending Long Term Illness and Injury Leave

Ashley L. Paterson

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Morgan Sutherland

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate 

Health Canada has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Regulations focused on modernizing the MDEL framework. The changes would affect importer&ndash;distributor relationships, mandatory supplier disclosures, and safety documentation requirements. This update summarizes the key proposals and their potential impacts on MDEL holders and applicants.

10 Things You Need to Know About Making Your Transaction Run Smoothly

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Bennett Jones Speaking Engagement 10 Things You Need to Know About Making Your Transaction Run Smoothly May 3, 2011 Authors Ted M. ShoubPartner Presented "10 Things You Need to Know About Making Your Transaction Run Smoothly". 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 Ted M. Shoub, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Transactions Practice Toronto • 416.777.5743 • shoubt@bennettjones.com