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Matt Riskin

Commercial Litigation, Health and Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

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Amy Verhoeff

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

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Jesse Fontaine

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

On June 7, 2022, the Government of Alberta published Order in Council 200/2022, under which the Lieutenant Governor in Council ordered that the Financial Innovation Act, SA 2022 c F-13 be proclaimed into force on July 1, 2022. The same day, the Government of Alberta also published Order in Council 203/2022, establishing the Financial Innovation Regulation, Alta Reg 109/2022. The Regulations come into force simultaneously with the FIA.

The Financial Innovation Act Regulations and Coming Into Force July 1 2022

The Financial Innovation Act: Regulations and Coming Into Force July 1, 2022

On April 29, 2022, Bill 13 received royal assent, establishing the Financial Innovation Act, SA 2022 c F-13 (FIA). Bill 13 comes into force on proclamation. The regulations contemplated by Bill 13 have not been made publicly available at this time and additional requirements may be contained in such regulations. The exact scope of the FIA will be better known and understood once the regulations have been published.

Bill 13 the Financial Innovation Act An Opportunity to play in the Sandbox

Bill 13: the Financial Innovation Act: An Opportunity to play in the Sandbox

James J. Heelan KC

Commercial/Securities Litigation, Employment and Professional Negligence Lawyer and Mediator at Bennett Jones Edmonton

James Heelan and Amy Deprato write in Alberta Heavy on Bill 37 and Alberta's new payment and lien requirements in the construction industry.

Bill 37 New Year New Payment and Lien Requirements

Bill 37: New Year, New Payment and Lien Requirements in the Alberta Construction Industry

Natalia E. Iamundo

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Canada&rsquo;s proptech sector is entering a new phase marked by disciplined growth, scaled AI implementation and deeper public-private collaboration. The 2026 Proptech in Canada report highlights a funding reset, a shift from AI experimentation to real-world deployment and significant government investment aimed at addressing housing affordability.

Building the Future Canadas 2026 Proptech Evolution

Building the Future: Canada's 2026 Proptech Evolution

Mark V. Lewis

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Melanie Teetaert

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Harpreet Sidhu

Real Estate Associate

In Culos Development (1996) Inc. v. Baytalan, 2025 BCCA 265, the British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered specific performance for breach of an option to purchase, overturning the trial decision. The Court held that substantial pre-development work and limited market substitutes can establish a property&rsquo;s uniqueness, confirming that there is no presumption of replaceability in real estate disputes.

British Columbia Court of Appeal Awards Specific

British Columbia Court of Appeal Awards Specific Performance in Culos Development (1996) Inc. v. Baytalan, 2025 BCCA 265

Vincent M. de Grandpré

Intellectual Property Litigation and Strategy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Shelby Morrison

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

A recent Federal Court of Canada decision in Alexa Translations v. Amazon highlights an alternative approach to assessing trademark damages. Recognizing the challenges of proving lost sales and goodwill impairment, the Court accepted that a reasonable royalty based on a hypothetical negotiation may be an arguable remedy. This approach could provide trademark owners with a more practical and meaningful path to compensation.

Recent Federal Court Decision Highlights Alternative Path to Proving Trademark Damages

Federal Court Decision Highlights Alternative Path to Proving Trademark Damages

Christine A. Viney

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Margaret (Meg) Bennett

Kaamil Khalfan

The Supreme Court of Canada&rsquo;s decision in Emond v Trillium Mutual Insurance Co clarifies how insurance policies are interpreted when endorsements enhancing coverage conflict with policy exclusions. The Court confirmed that a guaranteed rebuilding cost endorsement does not extend coverage to costs expressly excluded, highlighting potential gaps for homeowners and the importance of reviewing policies holistically.

Emond Rebuilding Dreams or Interpreting Realities The Supreme Court Weighs In

Emond: Rebuilding Dreams or Interpreting Realities? The Supreme Court Weighs In

William S. Osler KC

Capital Markets, Securities, M&A and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Mia Bacic

Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Tinashe Muzah

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Calgary 

Articling Student

The CSA has finalized amendments and ongoing initiatives to modernize continuous disclosure for investment funds, aimed at streamlining requirements, reducing regulatory burden, and improving investor clarity.

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