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Perry Spitznagel KC

M&A, Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Vice Chair and Partner

Alpine Canada Alpin announced today the recognition of the lifetime contributions of Perry Spitznagel to the sport of Canadian ski racing. 

Alpine Canada Alpin Honours Spitznagel at Lake Louise World Cup

Alpine Canada Alpin Honours Spitznagel & Hutcheson at Lake Louise World Cup

Perry Spitznagel is quoted in an Alberta Venture article on the skiing subculture in business "<a href="~/media/46857D05F78E4E1DBCD2AA58FB4D993D.ashx">Power in the Powder</a>".

Power in the Powder

Edwin G. Kroft KC

Tax Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones

Partner

Andrew Young

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

The June 2026 issue of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes provides insight into recent tax litigation developments, including the Tax Court's decision in 941624 Alberta Ltd. v. The King on the large corporation objection rules, updates from the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson, and summaries of recent tax decisions and appeal activity.

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes Issue 42

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes: June 2026

Keely Cameron

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Gracie Boser

Articling Student

The Alberta Court of Appeal has clarified the nature of co-lessee liability for unpaid Crown royalties under the Mines and Minerals Act. In two companion decisions, the Court confirmed that co-lessees are jointly (not jointly and severally) liable, meaning a claim extinguished against one may impact all. The decisions also address how vesting orders and insolvency stays affect the Crown&rsquo;s ability to pursue royalty arrears.

Vesting Order Bars Claims

 However Co-Lessee Liability for Unpaid Crown Royalties May Remain

Vesting Order Bars Claims for Unpaid Crown Royalties

Jean Tessier

Commercial Transactions Lawyer

Alison G. FitzGerald

International Arbitration Lawyer

Andrew Bozzato

Corporate, M&A, Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

In mid-February, the federal government launched Canada's first <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/reports-publications/industrial-strategy/security-sovereignty-prosperity.html" target="_blank" id="Defence Insdustrial Strategy | Government of Canada">Defence Industrial Strategy</a>, aiming to transform the Canadian defence industry by prioritizing Canadian suppliers and materials, investing in Canadian innovation and commercialization, and streamlining procurement.

Impacts of the Federal Defence Industrial Strategy on the Canadian MA Landscape

Impacts of the Federal Defence Industrial Strategy on the Canadian M&A Landscape

Brian P. Reid

Construction & Energy Litigation Lawyer

Kaamil Khalfan

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Aaron Tell

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary 

Associate 

The Alberta Court of King's Bench has clarified that the two-year trial deadline under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act does not apply once a construction lien and certificate of lis pendens have been discharged from title through the posting of security. In 1951789 Alberta Ltd v Britannia Block General Partnership Inc., the Court confirmed that section 46(2) applies only where a lien and CLP remain registered against the land. The decision provides important guidance for parties involved in construction lien disputes and highlights the distinction between statutory lien remedies and delay-based applications under the Alberta Rules of Court.

Security Measures The Alberta Court of Kings Bench Clarifies

Security Measures: The Alberta Court of King's Bench Clarifies the Law of Lien Security

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Technology Lawyer & Trademark Agent

Partner, Trademark Agent

Ruth E. Promislow

Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI Lawyer

Caroline Poirier

IT, Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer

On June 15, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-36 to modernize Canada&rsquo;s federal private sector privacy laws and continue the implementation of Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All.

Perry Spitznagel Quoted in American Lawyer Magazine

From the Same Authors