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Gary S.A. Solway

Technology, Media and Entertainment, Corporate Commercial and Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Lisa Kakoske

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

Bruce A. Hibbard

Public and Private Capital Markets, Investment Fund and M&A Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner 

Incorporation Forum Shopping in Canada: Considerations for Canadian Tech Startups, is a comprehensive guide designed to help Canadian technology startups navigate the complexities of choosing the right jurisdiction for incorporation.

Incorporation Forum Shopping in Canada Considerations for Canadian Tech Startups

Incorporation Forum Shopping in Canada: Considerations for Canadian Tech Startups

William S. Osler KC

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

Valeria Palacio

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

As an update to our previous blog posts, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bennettjones.com/Blogs-Section/Greater-Flexibility-for-Reporting-Issuers-Access-Equals-Delivery" target="_blank">Greater Flexibility for Reporting Issuers: Access Equals Delivery</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bennettjones.com/Blogs-Section/CSA-Seeks-Comments-on-Access-Equals-Delivery-Model-for-Prospectuses-Financial-Statements-and-MDA" target="_blank">CSA Seeks Comments on “Access Equals Delivery” Model for Prospectuses, Financial Statements and MD&A</a>, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published for comments a revised access model for certain continuous disclosure documents (CD Documents) of non-investment fund reporting issuers (Proposed Access Model). The Proposed Access Model is subject to a 90-day comment period, ending on February 17, 2025.

CSA Seeks Comments on Proposed Access Model Modernized Approach for Delivery

CSA Seeks Comments on Proposed Access Model: Modernized Approach for Delivery of Continuous Disclosure Documents

Andrew N. Disipio

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

On January 11, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administration published amendments implementing an "Access Equals Delivery" model to generally permit electronic delivery of prospectuses in Canada for non-investment fund reporting issuers, including venture issuers. The AED Model will come into force on April 16, 2024, subject to receiving expected regulatory and ministerial approvals.

Greater Flexibility for Reporting Issuers Access Equals Delivery

Greater Flexibility for Reporting Issuers: Access Equals Delivery

Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Adam Weryha

Glass, Lewis & Co and Institutional Shareholder Services have both released updates to their Canadian proxy voting guidelines for the 2023 proxy season, with the most significant changes relating to board diversity, environmental and climate related matters and executive compensation.. Recommendations from proxy advisory firms can have a significant impact on the outcome of business conducted at shareholder meetings—especially if institutional investors comprise a significant portion of the company's shareholder base. Canadian public companies should review the updates with their legal counsel to determine the impact on disclosure and governance practices, and take steps to mitigate any potential adverse voting recommendations.

ISS and Glass Lewis Update 2023 Proxy Voting Guidelines

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.

Alberta Energy Regulator Announces New Editions of Directive 071 and Manual 026

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

Partner, Trademark Agent

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

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.

Martin Kratz and Bruce Hibbard in Lawyers Weekly on Crowdfunding

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