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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 <em><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></em> 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 <em><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></em> 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

Ashley L. Paterson

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Morgan Sutherland

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate 

Health Canada has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Regulations focused on modernizing the MDEL framework. The changes would affect importer&ndash;distributor relationships, mandatory supplier disclosures, and safety documentation requirements. This update summarizes the key proposals and their potential impacts on MDEL holders and applicants.

Health Canada Proposes Amendments to MDEL Holders and Applicants

David M. Price

Employment Services Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Cameron Penn

Associate

Tami Oguntona

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Calgary 

Articling Student 

British Columbia has introduced new limits on when employers may request sick notes and created a 27-week unpaid leave for serious personal illness or injury. This update outlines the key legislative changes and their practical impact on employer policies.

What the Doctor Ordered British Columbia

What the Doctor Ordered: British Columbia Updates Rules on Employee Sick Notes and Introduces Serious Personal Illness and Injury Leave

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

This article explores how Ad Standards Canada&rsquo;s Code applies to influencer marketing and AI-generated content, focusing on accuracy, disclosure and testimonial rules, along with best practices for compliance.

Canadian Code of Advertising Standards for Influencer Marketing

Canadian Code of Advertising Standards for Influencer Marketing: Key Clauses and Application to AI-Generated Content and Influencers 

Katherine Booth

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Jackson Spencer

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

The BC Court of Appeal&rsquo;s decision in Syngenta AG v. Van Wijngaarden reaffirms that the rules of evidence are not relaxed at certification. The Court held that plaintiffs must rely on properly admissible, authenticated evidence and cannot use broad hearsay or unsourced documents to meet the &ldquo;some basis in fact&rdquo; standard.

BC Court of Appeal The Rules of Evidence Are Not Relaxed at Certification

BC Court of Appeal: The Rules of Evidence Are Not Relaxed at Certification 

Geoffrey P. Stenger

Project Development, Energy, Infrastructure and Construction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner 

Patrick T. Maguire KC

Leading Canadian and International Energy and Commercial Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Vice Chair and Partner

Hon. John R. Baird P.C.

Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones, Former Canadian Foreign Minister

Senior Business Advisor

The 10th annual National Energy Roundtable brought industry leaders, policymakers and innovators together to discuss how Canada can strengthen its global energy competitiveness. Key themes included reducing regulatory uncertainty to accelerate major projects, leveraging LNG to enhance economic prosperity, and positioning Canada&rsquo;s energy resources as strategic assets in an uncertain geopolitical landscape. Bennett Jones partners moderated panels exploring these opportunities and shared insights on how Canada can execute a winning strategy for long-term energy leadership.

Making Canadas Energy Sector More Competitive

Making Canada's Energy Sector More Competitive: Key Takeaways From the National Energy Roundtable

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

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