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Duncan McPherson

Energy, Water and Aboriginal Business Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Partner

Lawrence (Laurie) E. Smith KC

Leading Canadian Energy, Pipeline and LNG Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Of Counsel

Keely Cameron

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Following its <a href="/Insights/Blogs/Canada-Proposes-New-Plan-to-Invest-15-Billion-in-Climate-Action-Raise-Carbon-Price-to-170-Tonne">recent announcement of A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy</a>, an accelerated climate plan for Canada, the Government of Canada released the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/changements-climatiques/hydrogen-strategy/23080" target="_blank">Hydrogen Strategy for Canada: Seizing the Opportunities for Hydrogen</a> on December 16, 2020. The Strategy seeks to galvanize Canadian production, use, and export of clean hydrogen as an important element in reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, while maintaining Canada's role as a leading global energy player.

Canadas Hydrogen Strategy

The New Energy Economy Series

Canada's Hydrogen Strategy

Alberta's Industrial Heartland is well-positioned to play a foundational role in developing Canada's hydrogen economy.

Albertas Industrial Heartland as Canadas Potential First Hydrogen Node

Alberta's Industrial Heartland as Canada's Potential First Hydrogen Node

Update on Impact of CUSMA on Canadian Energy Stakeholders

John Weekes, Darrel Pearson, Lawrence Smith and Margaret Kim write in <a href="http://www.energyregulationquarterly.ca/articles/nafta-2-0-drilling-down-the-impact-of-cusma-usmca-on-canadian-energy-stakeholders#sthash.Swk50fep.Cxn4h1JO.dpbs" target="_blank">Energy Regulation Quarterly</a> on the impact of the new Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on Canadian energy stakeholders. They look at the political dynamic of the agreement, the changes it will bring and key takeaways.

Drilling Down on the Impact of CUSMA on Canadian Energy Stakeholders

Katelyn Weller

Counsel at Bennett Jones Toronto

Counsel

Carl Cunningham

Management-side Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The 2025 Federal Budget proposes significant employment law changes, including restrictions on non-compete agreements and new measures to address worker misclassification and wage theft. Federally regulated employers should prepare for upcoming consultations in early 2026.

Federal Budget Proposals Affecting Employers

Andrew Bozzato

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

Simon Grant

Banking & Finance Lawyer, Fintech Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Canada's federal budget was released on November 4, 2025 and included some much-anticipated news for fintech. In this latest edition of our Fintech in Canada quarterly update, we look at the key announcements in Budget 2025 for the sector, including the unleashing of stablecoins, fintech-focused changes to financial legislation and momentum for open banking and how fintechs can navigate the evolving landscape.&nbsp;

Fintech in Canada Q3 2025

Ahmed Elmallah

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Counsel, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Lorelei Graham

Food and Agribusiness Lawyer, IP Lawyer, Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Edward (Ted) Yoo

Intellectual Property Lawyer and Canada/US Patent and Trademark Agent at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Partner, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Recent disputes involving xAI, OpenAI and a former engineer highlight how quickly job transitions can escalate into trade-secret and IP risks. This article explains why every business needs a clear confidential information and intellectual property (CI&amp;IP) governance policy&mdash;and how such policies help prevent disputes, protect proprietary assets and ensure compliance with third-party obligations.

Why Every Business and StartUp Needs an Employee Governance Policy

X.AI Corp. v. OpenAI—Why Every Business (and Start-Up) Needs an Employee Governance Policy for Managing Confidential Business Information and IP Risk

Martin Ignasiak KC

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Ashley M. White

Corporate, Commercial Transactions, Power & Energy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jessica Kennedy

Budget 2025 sets out Canada&rsquo;s Climate Competitiveness Strategy, reaffirming goals to attract clean investment, strengthen carbon pricing systems and position the country as an emerging energy superpower. The Strategy details updates to emissions regulations, clean technology tax credits, critical mineral programs and major project approvals, offering new signals for investors and industry.

Canadas Budget 2025 Canadas Climate Competitiveness Strategy

Canada's Budget 2025: Canada's Climate Competitiveness Strategy

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

AI is rapidly integrating into enterprise workflows, yet vendor agreements often lag behind in safeguarding organizational risk. This article highlights the hidden hazards in standard AI terms and conditions, including data usage, IP ownership, liability limits and regulatory compliance gaps and outlines strategies to strengthen contractual oversight.

10th Annual U.S.-Canada Energy Trade & Technology Conference

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