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Gary S.A. Solway

Technology, Media & Corporate Lawyer | Governance

Partner

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Artificial intelligence has entered a new phase: models can take actions&mdash;deploy code, interact with enterprise systems and operate through automated agents&mdash;with real-world consequences. AI is no longer just a technical capability; it is a core governance priority.

Boards Must Oversee AI Risk

Stop Hallucinating - Boards Must Oversee AI Risk

Dom Sorbara

Banking & Financial Services Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Elizabeth K. Dylke

Corporate and Private Funds Lawyer

James G. Morand

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

This edition of the PE Briefing examines private equity developments in the third quarter of 2025, including trends in Canadian and global deal activity, the continued growth and complexity of private credit, Ontario&rsquo;s advantages as a jurisdiction for non-US flow-through vehicles, and practical considerations in the drafting of earnouts.

The Q3 2025 PE Briefing

Lisa Kakoske

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

Bruce A. Hibbard

Corporate & Securities Lawyer | M&A

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

Adam Kalbfleisch

Competition & Regulatory Lawyer | Foreign Investment

Zirjan (Zee) J. Derwa

Competition and Foreign Investment Review Lawyer

Canada's new criminal prohibition on wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements will come into force on June 23, 2023. These new provisions under subsection 45(1.1) of the Competition Act (the Act) were enacted last year but did not immediately come into force.
The new laws will prohibit agreements between unaffiliated employers: to fix, maintain, decrease or control wages or other terms of employment; or to refrain from hiring or trying to hire one another’s employees.

Wage Fixing and No Poaching Agreements Illegal on June 23 2023

Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements Illegal on June 23, 2023

Valérie Pelchat

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto 

Associate

Alison G. FitzGerald

International Arbitration Lawyer

Martin J. Valasek, FCIArb

International Arbitration Lawyer at Bennett Jones Montreal

On May 12, 2026, the Court of Appeal of Qu&eacute;bec released its judgment in Avalin Group FZE v. Lauzon &ndash; Planchers de bois exclusifs inc., 2026 QCCA 651, in which it enforced a dispute resolution clause in an international agreement despite the absence of mandatory language compelling arbitration.&nbsp;

International Commercial Arbitration Agreement Enforceable Despite Absence of Mandatory Language

Court of Appeal of Québec: International Commercial Arbitration Agreement Enforceable Despite Absence of Mandatory Language

John D. van Gent

Commercial Real Estate Finance Lawyer | Lending & Credit

In his recent contribution to The Abstract, an American College of Mortgage Attorneys journal, John van Gent examines the growing use of mortgage charge transfers in Canadian refinancing transactions and the legal framework supporting them across Canadian jurisdictions. The article explores the practical considerations for lenders, borrowers and advisors when deciding whether to assign an existing charge or register a new mortgage, offering guidance on when a charge transfer may provide commercial advantages.

The Charge That Lived The Practical Value of Charge

The Charge That Lived: The Practical Value of Charge Transfers

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Technology Lawyer & Trademark Agent

Tech & Data, National Practice Group Leader 

Caroline Poirier

IT, Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer

Stephen D. Burns

Energy & Infrastructure Technology Lawyer | IT/OT & Markets

Partner, Trademark Agent

Our Privacy and Data Protection lawyers were recently featured in the Canadian Privacy Law Review in an article that provides a high-level comparison of Canada’s key private-sector privacy regimes.

A Comparison of the PPCDA PIPEDA QC Privacy Act PIPA

A Comparison of the PPCDA, PIPEDA, Quebec's Privacy Act and PIPA

Steven L. Major KC

Commercial Litigation Lawyer | Energy

Audrix Arce

At the 75th Canadian Energy Executive Association (CEEA) conference, industry leaders, government officials and Indigenous partners explored the opportunities and challenges shaping Canada's energy future. Discussions focused on regulatory certainty, interprovincial cooperation, AI and data centre growth, value-added energy development, and the importance of early Indigenous and landowner engagement. The key takeaway was clear: Canada has a strategic window to advance energy infrastructure and attract investment, but success will depend on timely action, collaboration and execution.

Key Takeaways from the Energy Business Forum at CEEA 75

Key Takeaways from the Energy Business Forum at CEEA '75

Simon Grant

Financial Services & Regulatory Lawyer

Kwang Lim

Vancouver Managing Partner

Canada is taking a category-by-category approach to regulating prediction markets, with the CSA and CIRO permitting certain event contracts while directing others outside the securities and derivatives framework. This article examines Canada's emerging regulatory landscape and the key considerations for platforms, dealers, financial institutions and investors participating in these evolving markets.

Federated Press - 19th Negotiating and Drafting Major Business Agreements Course

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