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Edwin G. Kroft KC

Tax Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones

Partner

Andrew Young

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate

Antoine Messervier

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

This January 2026 edition of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes highlights recent Canadian tax litigation, including key decisions on directors&rsquo; liability limitation periods, arrears interest on reassessments, and compliance orders. The featured cases emphasize the courts&rsquo; focus on statutory interpretation, procedural fairness, and taxpayer diligence, while offering practical guidance for managing dispute risk and financial exposure.

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes Issue 40 January 2026

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes: January 2026

Anna Lekach

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

The November 2025 issue of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes explores major developments in Canadian tax law, including new CRA guidance on the Voluntary Disclosures Program, court decisions on settlement confidentiality and costs, and proposed reforms to the Tax Court&rsquo;s informal procedure limits. The issue also features case summaries and insights from Bennett Jones&rsquo; tax litigators on emerging trends in tax dispute resolution.

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes Issue 39

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes: November 2025

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

Issue 37 of Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes, published on <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.gettaxnetpro.com/" target="_blank">Taxnet Pro</a> by Thomson Reuters, features a review of notable tax cases, recent court guidance and ongoing appeal activity. This issue includes two articles from members of Bennett Jones’ Tax group.
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bennettjones.com/youngandrew" target="_blank">Andrew Young</a> reviews the Seabridge decisions, focusing on the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA's) challenges to Canadian exploration expense claims and the implications for investors in flow-through shares. 
<a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bennettjones.com/messervierantoine" target="_blank">Antoine Messervier</a> discusses recent leave applications in tax matters before the Supreme Court of Canada, highlighting which were granted and which were denied.
Issue 37 also includes summaries of recent tax decisions, updated appeal tables and new bulletins and practice directives from the courts.

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes June 2025

Bennett Jones on Tax Disputes: June 2025

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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