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Jon C. Truswell

Corporate & M&A Lawyer | Equity, Debt & Governance

Partner

As the Supreme Court of Canada prepares to deliver its decision in Lundin Mining Corporation v Dov Markowich, the legal community and corporate stakeholders are closely watching for implications that may redefine the concept of "material change" within Canadian securities law. This case presents a pivotal moment that could reshape how companies disclose information to shareholders, particularly in the mining and oil and gas sectors, where operational risks and environmental concerns are ever present and unavoidable.

Redefining Corporate Disclosure of Material Change

The Potential Impact of the Supreme Court of Canada's Decision in Lundin Mining Corporation v. Markowich

Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer

On February 27, 2023, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) published Staff Notice 2023-0001 (the Notice), providing guidance on how TSX addresses voting agreements entered into between a TSX listed issuer and one or more of its security holders. The Notice provides guidance on when TSX will review voting agreements and its conditions for acceptance.

TSX Provides Guidance on Voting Agreements

In recent years, there has been a distinct increase in climate-related shareholder activism with shareholder proposals and other initiatives on climate-related topics becoming prominent world-wide. On May 12, 2022, Institutional Shareholder Services released its annual insights report titled “Climate & Voting - 2021 Review and Global Trends”  which outlines and explains trends of climate-related issues in the context of shareholder voting at company's general meetings over a six year period and climate-related management proposals in 2021.

ISS Releases 2021 Climate and Voting Review and Global Trends Report

ISS Releases 2021 Climate & Voting Review and Global Trends Report

Andrew N. Disipio

Mining & Corporate Finance Lawyer | M&A, Equity & Debt Deals

On November 24, 2021, the TSX Venture Exchange (the Exchange) revised its policies regarding security-based compensation. Specifically, Policy 4.4—Incentive Stock Options (the Former Policy) has been replaced by new Policy 4.4—Security Based Compensation (the New Policy).

TSX Venture Exchange Updates SecurityBased Compensation Policies

TSX Venture Exchange Updates Security-Based Compensation Policies

Carl Cunningham

Management-side Employment Lawyer

David Cassin

Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Julia Horowitz

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate

In Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd., 2026 ONCA 572, the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified that equity-based compensation, including RSUs, may constitute a term or condition of employment that must be preserved during the statutory notice period under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. The decision highlights the need for employers to carefully review RSU forfeiture provisions and saving language to ensure compliance with employment standards legislation, while confirming that the threshold for punitive damages remains high.

RSU Forfeiture Revisited Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Important Guidance for Employers

RSU Forfeiture Revisited: Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Important Guidance for Employers

Alison G. FitzGerald

International Arbitration Lawyer

George W. H. Reid

International Trade, Investment and Public Procurement Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Sabrina A. Bandali

International Trade, Regulatory and Investment Lawyer

Canada has introduced a new round of retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of US goods in response to the Trump administration's 50% tariffs on Canadian exports. The measures, effective September 8, 2026, include surtaxes ranging from 15% to 50% on a wide range of products, alongside remission programs and duty relief mechanisms for affected businesses.

Canadas Response to Trump Tariffs and Relief Measures

Canada's Response to Trump: Tariffs and Relief Measures

Simon Grant

Financial Services & Regulatory Lawyer

Partner 

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Lucas Stevens-Hall

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The Bank of Canada has published its first enforcement decisions under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), all involving unregistered payment service providers and $0 administrative monetary penalties. The decisions provide early insight into the Bank&rsquo;s enforcement approach and highlight the importance of registration, proactive remediation and ongoing RPAA compliance.

Bank Of Canada Publishes First RPAApaa Enforcement Decisions Against Payment Service Providers

Bank Of Canada Publishes First RPAA Enforcement Decisions Against Payment Service Providers

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 Baker v Van Dolder&rsquo;s Home Team Inc. and Li v Wayfair Canada ULC.

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

Michelle F. Yung

Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Andrew L. Jeanrie

Real Estate & Municipal Law Lawyer | Development & Approvals

Nathalie Hunter Heighington

Associate at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Part II of this three-part series examines Build Canada Homes&rsquo; Investment Policy Framework, including its priorities, eligible housing projects and partnership models. It explores how project readiness, affordability, scale, modular construction and cross-sector collaboration may position commercial real estate proponents to participate in BCH initiatives.

Part II How Build Canada Homes

Part II How Build Canada Homes Works: Investment Framework, Eligibility and Partnerships

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Jon Truswell in Calgary Herald at Fraser Institute Founders' Award

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