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David Cassin

Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Carl Cunningham

Management-side Employment Lawyer

Talia K. Bregman

Employment Services, National Practice Group Leader

After a series of conflicting decisions, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has clarified the enforceability of termination clauses in Ontario employment agreements through its recent decision in the dual appeals in <em>Baker v Van Dolder&rsquo;s Home Team Inc.</em> and <em>Li v Wayfair Canada ULC</em>.

At Any Time and for Any Reason is Here to Stay

Ontario Court of Appeal Restores Common Sense to Termination Clauses in Ontario Employment Agreements

"At Any Time" and "For Any Reason" is Here to Stay

Christine Plante

Employment Lawyer | HR Legal Counsel

Sara G. Parchello

Tami Oguntona

Associate

Bill C-31 proposes significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code that would prohibit most post-employment non-compete clauses and potentially other employment-related restrictions in federally regulated workplaces. While the legislation has not yet been enacted, employers should begin assessing the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the limited exemptions available for certain business transactions and senior executive roles.

Restricting Covenants in Federal Workplaces

Proposed Updates to Canada Labour Code Expected To Prohibit Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants

Anu Nijhawan KC

M&A, Corporate Financing and International Tax Lawyer

Lead Director and Head of Tax Department

Hennadiy Kutsenko

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Counsel

Recent guidance from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development provides important clarity on when cross-border remote work arrangements may give rise to a permanent establishment under international tax treaties. The analysis focuses on key indicators such as the duration of remote work and whether there is a commercial reason for an employee&rsquo;s presence in a jurisdiction. The article also outlines practical steps employers can take to mitigate tax risk and manage a globally distributed workforce.

Remote Work Without Borders But Not Necessarily Without Tax Consequences

Remote Work Without Borders—But Not Necessarily Without Tax Consequences: OECD Guidance for a Post-Pandemic World

The Ontario Superior Court&rsquo;s decision in Ghazvini v. CIBC strikes down a termination clause in federally regulated employment agreements under the Canada Labour Code. This ruling applies the Waksdale framework, emphasizing that termination clauses must meet statutory minimums for notice and cause. Federally regulated employers should review and update template agreements to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of future disputes.

Federally Regulated Employers Time to Review Employment Agreements After Ontario

Federally Regulated Employers: Time to Review Employment Agreements After Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause

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.

Albertas Digital Infrastructure Moment Has Arrived

Data Centre West 2026: Alberta's Digital Infrastructure Moment Has Arrived

Greg M. Johnson

Energy Tax & Corporate Lawyer | M&A, Reorganizations & PE

Jared A. Mackey

Corporate Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Brendan Sigalet

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

On September 15, 2026, the Canadian federal government announced the "Productivity Mega Deduction" at the first Canada Investment Summit, an incentive that will provide for immediate expensing for the majority of depreciable property, as well as Canadian development expenses, on a permanent basis. The Government of Canada stated that the purpose of the Productivity Mega Deduction is to boost business investment, enhance certainty and simplicity for businesses, and strengthen Canada's tax competitiveness.

Canada Proposes New Productivity Mega Deduction to Spur Investment

From Super to Mega: Canada Proposes New "Productivity Mega Deduction" to Spur Investment

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