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Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

John Lawless

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

James D. Beeby

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

The Supreme Court of Canada has released its much-anticipated decision in Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich, 2025 SCC 39, clarifying the definition of a "material change" under securities law and providing guidance on when a public company must disclose information to the market. The decision will have broad implications for public companies, their directors, officers, shareholders and other market participants.

Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Scope of Securities Disclosure Obligations for Material Changes

Shifting Grounds: Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Scope of Securities Disclosure Obligations for "Material Changes"

Mia Bacic

Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Sarah Harper

The PE Briefing: Q2 2025 explores the private equity landscape amid global and Canadian uncertainty, highlighting challenges such as tariffs, geopolitical tensions and extended due diligence slowing deal-making. Despite these hurdles, opportunities exist in resilient sectors like IT, AI and clean energy, driven by long-term trends such as electrification and liquidity demands in secondary markets. The report emphasizes the importance of adaptability, with ESG and AI becoming integral to strategies and notes a slowdown in Canadian deal activity alongside a rise in corporate carve-outs globally. Staying informed and agile remains critical for navigating volatility and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.

The Q2 2025 PE Briefing

Andrew N. Disipio

Securities, Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Tekarra Valiulis

Associate at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is undertaking a significant overhaul of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (the Instrument), Form 43-101F1 – Technical Report (the Form) and the related Companion Policy 43-101CP (the Companion Policy). On February 13, 2025 the British Columbia Securities Commission released BC Notice 2025/01 (the Notice) providing an update on the process

Updated Rules for Mining Disclosure

Updated Rules for Mining Disclosure: What the Canadian Securities Administrators Proposed Changes Mean for Industry Participants

On September 26, 2023, the British Columbia Supreme Court issued a ruling in <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcsc/doc/2023/2023bcsc1680/2023bcsc1680.html?autocompleteStr=gitxaala%20v%20brit&autocompletePos=2" target="_blank">Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner)</a> that will affect the future of mining in British Columbia. In this case, the court found the administration of the province's mineral tenure regime to breach the Crown's duty to consult with Indigenous peoples. The decision requires the Province to amend its mineral claims system to address the lack of consultation with Indigenous peoples prior to the granting of a mineral claim; something the Province was already in the process of addressing.

Redesigning British Columbias Mineral Exploration System

Redesigning British Columbia's Mineral Exploration System

Katherine Booth

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Nina Butz

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

In RateMDs Inc. v. Bleuler, 2025 BCCA 329, the BC Court of Appeal overturned certification of a proposed privacy class action, finding that the plaintiff's novel claims that use of health professionals' names violated their privacy and amounted to commercial exploitation under provincial privacy statutes were bound to fail.

BC Court of Appeal dismisses proposed privacy class action

BC Court of Appeal Dismisses Proposed Privacy Class Action; Finds Use of Professionals' Names Was Not Commercial Exploitation 

William S. Osler KC

Capital Markets, Securities, M&A and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Denise D. Bright

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

Partner 

Olu Akinniyi

Articling Student

Recent amendments to Alberta&rsquo;s Securities Act strengthen the Alberta Securities Commission&rsquo;s ability to address financial misinformation and protect investors. Enacted through the Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), the changes expand the definition of forward-looking information and grant the ASC new authority to temporarily halt trading where misleading or inaccurate information is being disseminated. While aimed at curbing harmful online promotion, including by &ldquo;finfluencers,&rdquo; the amendments also have important implications for reporting issuers and their disclosure practices.

Alberta Expands ASC Powers to Address Financial Misinformation

Laura James

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Rebecca Burnand

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Madison Sutherland

Newly released market data out of the US shows the demand for beauty products remained strong in 2025 despite pressure on overall consumer spending. Beauty M&amp;A deal volume in the US decreased slightly this year due to tariff and trade concerns, but analysts are optimistic for a busier 2026 on the dealmaking front.

Whats Shaping MA in the Beauty Industry

Glow and Grow: What's Shaping M&A in the Beauty Industry

Ethan Z. Schiff

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Maisah Syed

In David v. Loblaw Companies Limited, the Ontario Court of Appeal confirms that a certification denial for failure to plead a cause of action is final and barred by res judicata. Absent narrow exceptions, plaintiffs cannot amend pleadings to relitigate certification and must pursue an appeal.

Ontario Court of Appeal Says that Plaintiffs Cannot Amend Instead of Appeal

Daron K. Naffin

Energy, Environmental/Regulatory and Expropriation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Tim Myers

Regulatory, Environmental, Aboriginal and Expropriation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Thomas Machell

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

The Alberta Energy Regulator has released new editions of Directive 071 and Manual 026, significantly expanding emergency preparedness and response requirements. This post outlines the key changes, including mandatory Emergency Management Programs, expanded scope across resource sectors, enhanced hazard analysis standards, and what approval holders should do ahead of the February 2, 2026 effective date.

The Private Equity Review, 6th edition

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