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Aaron E. Sonshine

Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Kim Lawton

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

The Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference (BBHIC), held in Toronto this week, drew over 1,500 global participants to one of Canada's leading events for healthcare investment and innovation. The conference brought together leading Canadian healthcare companies, institutional investors and international industry leaders for in-depth discussions on emerging trends and strategic opportunities in the sector.
As both a participant and sponsor at this year’s BBHIC, we had the opportunity to engage with thought leaders across both R&D and commercial healthcare sectors. The conference offered valuable insights into capital deployment strategies, innovation trends and the evolving investor landscape in Canada.

BBHIC 2025 Key Insights

BBHIC 2025: Key Insights From Canada's Leading Healthcare Investment Conference

It was another record-breaking year for the annual Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference in Toronto. The event brought together premier healthcare companies and investors from Canada and around the world.

Investing in RD Stage Healthcare Companies A Recap of BBHIC 2024

Investing in R&D-Stage Healthcare Companies: A Recap of BBHIC 2024

Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

In a recent decision, Kraft (Re), the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal articulated clear guidance with respect to the application of the necessary course of business exception to the prohibition against selective disclosure (or tipping) contained in the Ontario Securities Act. This decision is significant insofar as it clarifies how rules surrounding tipping are to be interpreted and applied, and establishes a clearer framework as to how issuers and insiders should navigate their obligations with respect to material non-public information.

OSC Provides Guidance on Necessary Course of Business Exception to Prohibition Against Tipping

OSC Provides Guidance on “Necessary Course of Business” Exception to Prohibition Against Tipping

Dominique T. Hussey

Chief Executive Officer and Intellectual Property Litigator, Pharma/Biotech and Trademark Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Chief Executive Officer

Melissa M. Dimilta

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner, Trademark Agent

Dominique Hussey and Melissa Dimilta co-author the Canada chapter in the first edition of World Trademark Review's <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/review/the-trademark-litigation-review/2024" target="_blank">Trademark Litigation Review</a>.
This guide casts an expert eye on some of the most pressing issues facing those involved in litigation on both sides of the divide, blending analytic insight with on-the-ground expertise from key regions.

WTR Trademark Litigation Review 2024

WTR: Trademark Litigation Review 2024

Serge Dupont

Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones Ottawa

Senior Advisor

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 D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property 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

Curtis A. Cusinato

Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Vice Chair and Partner

Spencer Daniel

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate

Nadia Plawiuk

In recent years, private equity investment in sports has surged globally, marking a transformative shift in the financial and operational landscape of professional athletics. The global sports market was valued at nearly US$516 billion in 2024, with forecasts projecting it will surpass US$893 billion by 2034. Major North American leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS have responded to this momentum by easing ownership restrictions since 2020, allowing private equity firms to acquire minority stakes and fueling increased deal activity. In 2024, minority investments accounted for 48% of deal volume, reflecting a growing trend in passive investment structures. Today, over 74 North American sports teams are backed or affiliated with private equity, with many more viewing private equity as a strategic growth partner amid rising team valuations and evolving monetization models.

How Private Equity is Changing the Game for North American Sports and Beyond

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

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