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Michael S. Shakra

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Zachary Thacker

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

<p><span>Bill C-228, <em>An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985</em> received Royal Assent on April 27, 2023 and is now law, subject to a four-year transitional period before its provisions come into effect.</span></p>
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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

On April 28, 2022, the federal government introduced <em>Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1 </em>(Bill C-19) for first reading, to implement certain aspects of the federal government's 2022 Budget. Included in Bill C-19 is a proposed amendment to the <em>Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985</em> (PBSA) which, if adopted, would make governance policies mandatory for all federally regulated registered pension plans (Federally Regulated Plans). It expands on previously proposed legislation, introduced in 2021, that would have made governance policies a requirement solely for Federally Regulated Plans that are negotiated contribution plans.

Governance Policies to be Required for All Federally Regulated Pension Plans

Hennadiy Kutsenko

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Counsel

On February 4, 2022, the Canadian federal government released <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://fin.canada.ca/drleg-apl/2022/ita-lir-0222-1-eng.html" target="_blank">draft legislation</a> to implement a variety of proposed tax measures, which are discussed in a number of separate articles by Bennett Jones. In this article, we discuss certain of the measures that, if adopted as proposed, would implement the federal government's 2021 Federal Budget commitment to provide greater flexibility and simplify the making and reporting of contribution errors affecting defined contribution (DC) pension plans.

Fixing Contribution Errors for Defined Contribution Pension Plans

What You Need to Know About Draft Amendments to the Federal Income Tax Act and Regulations

Bennett Jones recently hosted a two-part webinar series on ESG and institutional investors. The first session looked at their role in ESG, private markets and investment, how risks and opportunities are being assessed in the boardroom, ESG performance in the energy industry and some predictions on what is ahead. The second session looked at ESG and pension plan administration with a focus on the issues at the interface of ESG and the duties of pension fiduciaries, as well as some predictions on what is ahead.

ESG and Institutional Investors Part Two

ESG and Institutional Investors: Part Two

Serge Dupont

Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones Ottawa

Senior Advisor

Policy and business leaders in 2026 are confronting disruptive global forces that pose daunting economic and financial risks while also transforming markets and creating avenues for growth over the next years.

Economic Outlook Mid Year 2026

A Changing World: New Risks, New Opportunities

2026 Mid-Year Economic Outlook

Alison G. FitzGerald

International Arbitration Lawyer at Bennett Jones Ottawa

Nasra Moumin

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Global trade policy is rapidly reshaping the regulatory and commercial landscape for life sciences companies. This update explores how evolving US tariff measures, national security reviews, CUSMA renewal uncertainty and expanding export controls are affecting pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers operating across borders. The authors also examine Canada&rsquo;s response and the growing compliance, supply chain and market access challenges facing the sector in 2026 and beyond.

The Impact of Global Trade on the Life Sciences Sector

Vincent M. de Grandpré

IP Lawyer | Life Sciences & Tech

Melissa M. Dimilta

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner, Trademark Agent

As part of a deeply interconnected global sector, the life sciences industry in Canada is undergoing significant change alongside broad macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts.&nbsp;The Bennett Jones Life Sciences team looks at the top issues and developments affecting the industry in 2026.

2026 Life Sciences outlook

Legal and Market Trends to Watch This Year

Life Sciences Outlook 2026

Emily P. Kettel

Cross-border collaborations are central to the life sciences industry, but they can also raise complex questions about patent infringement liability in Canada. This update examines the Federal Court&rsquo;s recent decision in Adeia Guides Inc v Videotron Ltd and its implications for companies involved in the development, supply and commercialization of patented products and services. The authors explore how Canadian law approaches common design infringement, experimental use exemptions and the potential liability of foreign partners whose activities contribute to products ultimately sold in Canada.

Life Sciences Collaborations and the Risk of Joint Patent Infringement

Aaron E. Sonshine

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

Partner 

The life sciences sector is experiencing a renewed wave of M&amp;A activity driven by patent expiries, expanding investor appetite and growing demand for innovative therapies and technologies. Drawing on insights shared at the Bloom Burton &amp; Co. Healthcare Investor Conference, this update explores the key trends shaping dealmaking in Canada and globally, including increased competition for assets, rising private transactions and growing investment in emerging markets such as China. The author also examines why current market conditions point to continued momentum across the sector in the second half of 2026.

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