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David W. Little

Construction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Partner

Charlene Hiller

Energy and Procurement Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Larissa Sakumoto

Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

On March 4, 2025, British Columbia's Finance Minister, Brenda Bailey, unveiled Budget 2025: Standing Strong for B.C., (the 2025 Budget) outlining the province's fiscal priorities for the coming years.  The 2025 Budget highlights substantial investments in infrastructure across healthcare, transportation, transit, education, and social services to support British Columbians amid economic uncertainties.

British Columbia 2025 Budget Infrastructure Developments

David Bursey

Regulatory, Environmental, ESG and Aboriginal Law Lawyer for Energy and Natural Resource Clients at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Partner 

Jason D. Roth

Infrastructure Development Project, Engineering, Construction and Procurement Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

On June 15, 2023, the Government of British Columbia announced BC Hydro was proceeding with <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bennettjones.com/Blogs-Section/Electrification-of-Vehicles-Industry-Prompts-BC-Hydros-First-Call-for-Power-in-15-Years" target="_blank">a call for new sources</a> of 100 percent clean, renewable emission-free electricity from large-scale projects, notably including wind and solar. As part of phase two of BC Hydro's engagement process, on January 8, 2024, BC Hydro issued a draft Request for Proposals (RFP). Organizations within the independent power industry, First Nations and stakeholders were invited to provide feedback on the draft RFP, and the resulting draft specimen Electricity Purchase Agreement.

BC Hydro 2024 Call to Power Overview of Request for Proposal Documents

BC Hydro 2024 Call to Power—Overview of Request for Proposal Documents

This article was originally published in <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://emagazine.renewcanada.net/?pid=ODc8790938&p=33&v=1.2" target="_blank">Renew Magazine's March/April 2024 Issue</a>. Explore the tumultuous journey of the infrastructure sector through global disruptions like COVID-19, the Ukraine War, and climate change-induced events, and how these have reshaped risk, demand, and procurement strategies. This article delves into the challenges and transformations in the Canadian infrastructure market, highlighting the shift towards innovative contracting, collaboration, and arbitration to navigate a competitive and uncertain landscape. It offers insights into legal trends, the growing need for infrastructure amidst a booming population, and the potential future directions this vital industry might take.

Life in the Infrastructure Space From There to Here to Where

Life in the Infrastructure Space: From There to Here to Where?

Ashley M. White

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

Jessica Kennedy

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Tyler B. McAuley

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

On June 15, 2023, the Government of British Columbia announced that BC Hydro would be moving forward with a call for new sources (the Call to Power) of 100 percent clean, renewable emission-free electricity from large-scale projects, notably including wind and solar. As part of phase two of BC Hydro's engagement process, on January 8, 2024, BC Hydro issued a draft Request for Proposals and draft specimen Electricity Purchase Agreement. The Call to Power is part of BC Hydro's response to the province's growing electricity demand. 

BC Hydro 2024 Call to Power Overview of Draft Documents

BC Hydro 2024 Call to Power—Overview of Draft Documents

Andrew Bozzato

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

Simon Grant

Banking & Finance Lawyer, Fintech Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

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

Martin Ignasiak KC

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.

The Hidden Hazards of Vendor AI Terms and Conditions

"We signed what?!": The Hidden Hazards of Vendor AI Terms and Conditions

Luke Morrison

Energy Project Development, M&A, and Commercial Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Pamela Clark

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary 

Associate 

The federal government has released a second wave of major projects recommended for expedited review by the Major Projects Office, with a focused shift toward critical minerals and energy development. The list includes strategic clean power, LNG, nickel, graphite, tungsten, and hydro initiatives across multiple provinces and territories. While the anticipated Alberta&ndash;BC pipeline was not included, the selected projects underscore Canada&rsquo;s intent to strengthen energy security, support Indigenous-led development, and accelerate investment in key resource sectors.

Second Wave of Fast Tracked Projects Unveiled including Critical Minerals and Energy Projects

Second Wave of Fast-Tracked Projects Unveiled including Critical Minerals and Energy Projects

Oliver Loxley

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Dom Sorbara

Banking & Financial Services Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

In the context of corporate debt, 'liability management' refers to a company taking steps to manage its existing debt obligations. This often involves a combination of one or more open market repurchases, redemptions/repayments, consent solicitations, tender offers or exchange offers and may involve other transactions. A repurchase of debt from a holder is one of the most straight-forward examples of liability management.

Canadian Bar Association BC Construction Law Subsection Presentation

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