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Ashley L. Paterson

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Nicholas Heinrich

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate

This blog reviews Zanin v. Ooma, Inc., where the Federal Court upheld arbitration clauses and class action waivers in a proposed federal class proceeding. It confirms that provincial consumer protection laws generally do not apply to federal statutory claims unless mirrored in federal legislation. The decision highlights ongoing uncertainty following the Federal Court of Appeal&rsquo;s narrower approach and leaves room for future challenges.

Federal Court Rejects Application of Provincial Consumer

Decision Limits Application to Federal Law Claims

Federal Court Rejects Provincial Consumer Protection Claims

Neely Jarvis

National class actions in Canada frequently give rise to overlapping proceedings across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in life sciences and product liability litigation. This update examines Strathdee v. Johnson &amp; Johnson Inc. and the Ontario Superior Court&rsquo;s approach to abuse of process, preferability and national coordination in parallel class actions. The authors explore the growing importance of coordinated defence strategies, inter-jurisdictional cooperation and active case management in navigating multi-jurisdictional litigation risks.

National Coordination of ClassActions

Lessons from Strathdee v. Johnson & Johnson

National Coordination of Class Actions

Morgan Sutherland

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

Emrys Davis

 Partner and Class Actions National Practice Group Leader

Michael A. Eizenga L.S.M.

Leading Canadian Class Action Litigator

Partner 

Gannon Beaulne

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

<p>In our 2025 edition of <em>Looking Forward</em>, we review notable class action developments from the past year and consider what recent trends in the law might tell us about what to expect in the years ahead.</p>

Class Actions Looking Forward 2025

Class Actions: Looking Forward 2025

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

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Kwang Lim

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

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.

Prediction Markets in Canada A Category-by-Category Regulatory Framework

Prediction Markets in Canada: A Category-by-Category Regulatory Framework

Christopher J. Doucet

Corporate & Mining Lawyer | M&A & Corporate Finance

Zirjan (Zee) J. Derwa

Competition and Foreign Investment Review Lawyer

In the September edition of Canadian Mining Journal, Christopher Doucet and Zirjan Derwa explore how the Canada-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap may reshape the investment landscape for Chinese participation in Canada's mining sector. They discuss whether greater regulatory clarity could encourage investment in base and precious metals while maintaining Canada's national security protections for critical mineral assets.

Canadian Mining Journal New policy roadmap

Canadian Mining Journal: New policy roadmap may help miners navigate Chinese investment landscape

Ethan Z. Schiff

Class Actions & Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Bobbie Alvernaz

The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the denial of certification in a proposed class action alleging childhood sexual abuse within Canadian Jehovah&rsquo;s Witness congregations. The Court found insufficient commonality among the proposed class members&rsquo; claims, which involved different perpetrators, congregations and circumstances, and agreed that individual or joinder actions would be the preferable procedure. The decision also distinguishes Gutierrez from other institutional abuse class actions where defendants had a more direct and common relationship with the alleged abuse.

Ontario Court of Appeal Refuses to Certify Institutional Abuse

Ontario Court of Appeal Refuses to Certify Institutional Abuse Class Action With No Common Perpetrator, Activity or Location 

Larissa D. Lees

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jessica Kennedy

Bennett Jones attended the Data Centre West 2026 Conference in Calgary earlier this month, hosted by the Western Canada Data Centre Alliance, and engaged with representatives from industry, government and regulatory agencies on the issues facing Alberta's rapidly growing digital infrastructure sector. This year, discussions spanned the hyperscale and AI demand outlook, power procurement and grid access challenges, Alberta's regulatory framework, supply chain constraints and labour availability, and sustainability and community engagement, reflecting a sector that has moved well beyond early-stage interest and into active development and investment.

Ashley Paterson Moderates OBA Public Law Class Actions Panel

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