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Susan G. Seller

Pension and Employee Benefits Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Susan Seller wrote in <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.benefitscanada.com/expertpanel_/susan-g-seller/expert-panel-risk-management-target-benefit-framework-among-themes-shaping-pension-industry-in-2024/" target="_blank">Benefits Canada</a> on the anticipated developments in pension law and governance for the upcoming year. The article highlights the focus on risk management, particularly regarding environmental, social and governance factors, cybersecurity, and investment risks. There's also attention on improving governance for defined contribution pension plans, including better communication, member engagement and investment education. She discusses the need for more robust governance and funding policies, handling missing members' entitlements, reporting cybersecurity incidents and the adoption of target-benefit frameworks to address the decline in defined benefit plan coverage.

Risk Management Target Benefit Framework Among Themes Shaping Pension Industry in 2024

Risk Management, Target-Benefit Framework Among Themes Shaping Pension Industry in 2024

Denise D. Bright

Public and Private Company Financial Transactions and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Michael S. Shakra

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 received Royal Assent on April 27, 2023 and is now law, subject to a four-year transitional period before its provisions come into effect.
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New Pension Priorities in Bankruptcy and Insolvency are Closer to Reality

New Pension Priorities in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Are Now Reality

Susan Seller writes in <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/governance-law/expert-panel-air-canada-decision-illustrates-danger-of-relying-on-pension-plan-terms-in-wrongful-dismissal-actions/" target="_blank">Benefits Canada</a> on the potential issues caused by exclusive dependence on the terms of pension plans during wrongful dismissal proceedings. Susan outlines a recent court decision involving Air Canada—in which an employee who was dismissed after 37 years of service claimed that his pension benefits were improperly calculated—and reviews the importance of language in pension plan text as well as risk mitigation strategies that companies can adopt to prepare them to avoid and counter these kinds of claims.

Expert Panel Air Canada Decision Illustrates Danger of Relying on Pension Plan Terms

Expert Panel: Air Canada Decision Illustrates Danger of Relying on Pension Plan Terms in Wrongful Dismissal Actions

Susan Seller writes in <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.benefitscanada.com/expertpanel_/susan-g-seller/expert-panel-an-update-on-regulatory-oversight-of-pension-risk-management/?utm_source=EmailMarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_content=benefitscanada.com&utm_campaign=Benefits-Canada-Daily-Newsletters&oft_id=114899907&oft_k=VeaHvWcr&oft_lk=EsTp3E&oft_d=638066216812900000&fpid=455439&m32_fp_id=x8bVfO&ctx=newsletter&m32_fp_ctx=DI_MASTER_Relational" target="_blank">Benefits Canada</a> on the newly developed CAPSA committee aimed at developing risk management guidelines for pension plans. Susan explores how the feedback garnered from the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions could influence the findings and initiatives brought up by this new committee.

An Update on Regulatory Oversight of Pension Risk Management

Andrew Bozzato

Corporate, M&A, Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Simon Grant

Banking & Finance Lawyer, Fintech Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

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

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

Oliver Loxley

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Dom Sorbara

Banking & Financial Services Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

In the context of corporate debt, 'liability management' refers to a company taking steps to manage its existing debt obligations. This often involves a combination of one or more open market repurchases, redemptions/repayments, consent solicitations, tender offers or exchange offers and may involve other transactions. A repurchase of debt from a holder is one of the most straight-forward examples of liability management.

The Evolution of Pension Governance Policies

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