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Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Simon Grant

Banking & Finance Lawyer, Fintech Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Kwang Lim

Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Vancouver Managing Partner

Welcome to Bennett Jones' quarterly Fintech in Canada update, where our fintech lawyers address timely issues shaping the industry. In this Q2 2023 update, we look at considerations when considering the use of generative AI in a business and the SEC filing against Binance

Fintech in Canada Q2 2023 Navigating Industry Shifts and Legal Challenges

Fintech in Canada Q2 2023: Navigating Industry Shifts and Legal Challenges

In Bennett Jones' quarterly Fintech in Canada update, our fintech lawyers address timely issues shaping the industry. In this Q1 2023 update, we look at new and developing federal policies, what's new in the regulation of payment services, crypto-asset trading and stable coins, crypto crime, Canadian and global trends in M&A and corporate finance and the impact on fintech companies and investors.

Fintech in Canada Q1 2023 A Pivotal Moment

Fintech in Canada Q1 2023: A Pivotal Moment

Maureen M. Ward

Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Fraud Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Joseph N. Blinick

Commercial Litigation, Securities, Class Actions and Insolvency Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

In June 2022, the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia was published. The report canvasses the nature and extent of money-laundering activities in British Columbia and examines multiple issues that have contributed to its precipitous rise.

The Cullen Commission Explores the Issue of Money Laundering Through Virtual Assets

Lincoln Caylor

Commercial Litigation and Fraud Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

On June 15th, 2022, the Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia (Commission or Cullen Commission) released its highly anticipated <a href="https://cullencommission.ca/files/reports/CullenCommission-FinalReport-Full.pdf">final report</a> (the Report) which comes after years of work and a review of extensive evidence, including testimony from nearly 200 witnesses. Led by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen, the Commission was established to inquire and report on the extent of money laundering in British Columbia, the role and effectiveness of regulatory authorities and barriers to law enforcement.

The Cullen Commission Releases Its Final Report Key Takeaways

The Cullen Commission Releases Its Final Report on Money Laundering in British Columbia—Key Takeaways

Ruth E. Promislow

 Data Security and Privacy, Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Caroline Poirier

Information Technology, Privacy and Data Protection Lawyer at Bennett Jones Montreal

Suzie Suliman

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate, Trademark Agent

Canadian privacy regulators found TikTok improperly collected children&rsquo;s data and lacked valid consent. TikTok will implement new privacy measures, emphasizing stronger protections for youth and transparency under Canadian law.

Joint Privacy Commissioner Investigation of TikTok Key Take Aways

Joint Privacy Commissioner Investigation of TikTok Key Take-Aways

Edwin G. Kroft KC

Tax Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones

Antoine Messervier

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

Andrew Young

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Issue 38 of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, published on Taxnet Pro by Thomson Reuters, features a review of notable tax cases, recent court guidance and ongoing appeal activity. This issue includes several articles from members of Bennett Jones&rsquo; Tax group.

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes Issue 38 September 2025

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes: September 2025

Lorelei Graham

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

It is clear that the global push for green innovation is no longer just aspirational, it is structural. Over the past decade, countries around the world have implemented a mosaic of policies to accelerate environmentally friendly technologies, many of which intersect with intellectual property. But intellectual property (IP) is just one piece of a much larger innovation puzzle.
Increasingly, we see that financial incentives, regulatory frameworks and IP protections are working in tandem to drive green agri-tech. Incentives can include tax credits, substantial grants supporting climate-smart agriculture, subsidies for carbon farming, or &ldquo;patent box&rdquo; regimes offering reduced tax rates on income from green IP, all of which then shape the behavior of startups and researchers alike. However increasingly the conversation is expanding beyond patents and grants into including carbon markets.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part V

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part V: From Carrots to Carbon Credits: How the World is Powering Green Agri-Tech Beyond IP

Christopher A. Travascio

Corporate Commercial and Technology, Media and Entertainment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Jung Kuo (John) Ra

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The latest PitchBook Global Private Market Fundraising Report highlights key trends shaping private capital markets in the first half of 2025. This article examines shifts in regional fundraising dynamics, the continued strength of private debt, the growing scale of secondaries, and challenges facing private equity&mdash;particularly for emerging managers. With capital increasingly concentrated among experienced fund managers, the report offers valuable insights for sponsors navigating fundraising, dealmaking, and portfolio strategy in an evolving market environment.

Top Trends in Private Market Funding

Top Trends in Private Capital Fundraising

Mark S. Powell

Trading and Derivatives Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Ashley M. White

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

Jessica Kennedy

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

On September 16, 2025, the Government of Alberta announced two key changes to Alberta's Technology Innovation and Emission Reduction Regulation (TIER) that allow: (i) certain facilities that had voluntarily opted in to TIER to opt back out of TIER; and (ii) on-site investments into emissions reductions facilities to be recognized towards an emitter's compliance obligations. The announcement states that these changes will be introduced by the Government of Alberta in the fall.

Maureen Ward on Strategic Approaches to Countering Fraud

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