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Regulatory

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Canada's regulatory environment is a complex web that interweaves federal and provincial bodies with local and international organizations involved in the regulatory approval process. Regulatory authorities are assuming an ever-increasing profile in business today, taking a more proactive role and gaining increasing influence over how business is conducted in Canada and around the world. Many major projects simply cannot proceed until numerous regulatory approvals are obtained. Our regulatory practice is set up to assist clients at local, national and international levels, and is comprised of lawyers with experience across the broad spectrum of regulated activities, including energy, telecommunications, natural resources, utilities, health, labour, environmental, First Nations, transportation, banking and financial institutions, insurance and food, drugs and medical devices.

What Clients Say

"They've got such good experience and depth in that group—it's a very strong energy regulatory group nationally. They've got all the areas covered and are one of the top firms in the area."

From offering strategic advice to helping clients address the daily operational regulations affecting their enterprises, our clients call on us to lead them through regulatory processes both large and small. We have extensive capabilities leading clients through complex regulatory approval processes in the energy and utilities sectors, including advising both regulatory authorities and applicants on major project developments such as oil sands facilities, upgraders, refineries, onshore and offshore pipelines, power projects, international resource developments and real estate projects and in the food and drugs sector.

We are often called upon to act as competition counsel on mergers, acquisitions and amalgamations. Further, we help clients in various licensing and permitting processes and advise on all aspects of compliance with trade and market regulations. Our work has resulted in appearances at numerous local, provincial, federal and international tribunals, including securities commissions, law societies, accounting regulators and other regulatory bodies such as the College of Physicians and Surgeons, as well as courts, agencies, appeal boards, financial services commissions, tax authorities, transportation boards, health standards agencies, and international boards such as the World Intellectual Property Organisation. We have represented clients in matters involving applications, governance, financial matters, liability issues, organizational matters, labour conflicts and policy development, and have sought judicial reviews of decisions before various appeal bodies and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Given the broad depth and scope of our work, we also advise on and draft new Federal and provincial legislative and regulatory policies. We have also participated in government task forces and other initiatives designed to address the regulatory relationship between government and industry.

What Clients Say

"Bennett Jones have always provided excellent service and have proven to be the best at what they do in terms of regulatory expertise."

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Recent Experience

CST Canada Coal Limited, in its acquisition of coal assets of Grande Cache Coal LP and Grande Cache Coal Corporation for aggregate consideration of approximately USD$433.9 million.
Alberta Municipal Services Corporation (AMSC), in reorganization of the MuniFunds program, an aggregated investment service with over $25 million invested and the registration of AMSC as an investment fund manager with the Alberta Securities Commission.
Appeal counsel to ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., in its successful appeal from an Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Order purporting to require it to hold the proceeds of sale of an asset in a deferral account.  The successful appeal confirms that the Board has no jurisdiction over utility assets not required to provide utility service and that the utility is entitled to the sale proceeds without any conditions. ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. v. Alberta (Energy and Utilities Board) 2009 ABCA 171.
Assisted a widely held private business in a reorganization pursuant to a plan of arrangement.
ATCO Electric, in negotiation and structuring of hedge transactions regarding Regulated Rate Option customer load in Alberta.
ATCO Gas and Pipeline Ltd., in its successful appeals of three related Board Decisions regarding the ability of the regulator to assert jurisdiction over its Carbon gas storage facilities and related production properties, which assets no longer serve any purpose for utility service.  The court ruled that revenue generation is not a valid utility service.
ATCO Ltd., in the disposition of ATCO I-Tek Inc. and ATCO's Australian IT operations to affiliates of Wipro Ltd. for aggregate sale proceeds of approximately $210 million.
ATCO Ltd., in the negotiation, structuring and other commercial matters relating to ATCO entering into a strategic alliance with Wipro including 10-year master service agreements governing the provision of IT services by Wipro to the ATCO Group of Companies valued at approximately $1.2 billion.
Canadian counsel to Grupo Modelo, S.A.B. de C.V. in the proposed acquisition by Anheuser-Busch InBev of the remaining stake in Grupo Modelo that it does not already own for approximately US$20.1 billion.
Darling International Inc., in its acquisition of all the assets of Rothsay, a division of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., for approximately $645 million.
Korea National Oil Corporation, the state-owned oil and gas company of South Korea, in its acquisition of Harvest Energy Trust for approximately $4.1 billion.
One Equity Partners and Systagenix Wound Management, as Canadian counsel, in the purchase of Ethicon, Inc.'s, (a Johnson & Johnson company), Professional Wound Care business. 
Pipeworx Ltd., a widely held private business (with operations in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba), in the sale of all of the shares in the capital of Pipeworx Ltd. to PLH Group, Inc. (a US-based portfolio company of Energy Capital Partners (being a US private equity firm)), by way of an exempt takeover bid.
Research In Motion Limited, in its $150-million acquisition of Certicom Corp.
Shareholders of Interair/Fun Sun, in its acquisition by Thomas Cook Group PLC for approximately $114 million.
Shell Canada Products, in its regulatory, environmental, aboriginal and land matters regarding a proposed refinery project.
Statoil Canada Ltd., in the acquisition by PTTEP Canada Limited of the remaining 60% ownership interest in the Thornbury, Hangingstone and South Leismer oil sands areas in exchange for Statoil's 40% stake in the Leismer and Corner projects and approximately US$200 million in cash.
The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, as successful appellants on a motion for leave to appeal an Order of the Manitoba Public Utilities Board related to the Board's jurisdiction. Manitoba Public Insurance Corp. v. Public Utilities Board, 2011 MBCA 87
The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, as successful respondent in a stated case by the Manitoba Public Utilities Board, in which the Board sought a declaration that it has the jurisdiction to require the disclosure of a wide range of information regarding the Corporation's operations. The Public Utilities Board v. Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, 2011 MBCA 88
VimpelCom Ltd., in its sale process and disposition of their debt and equity interests in the Globalive group of companies in Canada, including Globalive Wireless Management Corp. (WIND Mobile), including the forgiveness or sale of approximately $2 billion of debt owed by WIND Mobile and the sale of their equity interests in WIND Mobile for approximately $130 million.

Recent Recognition

Chambers Canada
Ranked Band 1, Energy: Provincial Regulatory & Litigation: Alberta
Global Investigations Review: GIR 100
Ranked as a leading firm globally in Investigations

Insights, News & Events

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Canadian Government Releases Draft Clean Fuel Regulations

December 22, 2020
       

Blog

Canada's Hydrogen Strategy

December 17, 2020
       

Blog

Federal Government Fulfills Promise to Introduce UNDRIP Legislation

December 04, 2020
       

Blog

Bill 48 Proposes to Create Single Land and Property Rights Tribunal in Alberta

November 24, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta's Industrial Heartland as Canada's Potential First Hydrogen Node

November 23, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta's APIP Aiming the Province to Petrochemical Facility Leadership

November 04, 2020
       

Blog

Bill 38: Alberta to Expand the Powers of First Nations Police Services

November 04, 2020
       

Updates

Alberta Introduces APIP in a Bid to Become a World-Class Leader on Petrochemical Facility Development

November 04, 2020
       

Updates

B.C. Introduces Land Owner Transparency Registry to Record Indirect Ownership of Land

November 03, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta Introduces New Legislation to Lay the Groundwork for Geothermal Resource Development

October 28, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Acts for Cenovus in $23.6-billion Combination with Husky

October 27, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Sponsors Women in Litigation Forum Toronto 2020

October 27, 2020
       

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Hydrogen 101: Basics of Hydrogen Supply Chains

October 07, 2020
       

Blog

Wellsite Repurposing Projects: Part 2—Challenges, Uncertainties and Looking Ahead

October 05, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Advises on $3.2-Billion Agreement to Acquire K+S Americas Salt Business, Including Morton Salt and Windsor Salt

October 05, 2020
       

Blog

B.C. Announces Second Increment of Dormant Sites Reclamation Program Funding

October 02, 2020
       

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Wellsite Repurposing Projects: Part 1—Benefits and Advantages

September 29, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta's Site Rehabilitation Program Enters Period 4

August 12, 2020
       

Blog

Going Nuclear: Alberta Signs Inter-Provincial MOE to Explore Small Modular Reactors

August 12, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta Utilities Commission Releases New Draft Application Rules for Power Plants

August 11, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta Announces New Liability Management Framework

August 04, 2020
       

Blog

The Long Road Towards Clarity on Power Plant Self-Supply and Export

August 04, 2020
       

Blog

Federal Government Releases Strategic Assessment of Climate Change

July 29, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta’s Recovery Plan

July 07, 2020
       

Blog

B.C. Proposes Amendments to Mines Act

July 03, 2020
       

Blog

Suspended Environmental and Regulatory Reporting to Resume on July 15, 2020

June 25, 2020
       

Blog

Bill 22 Proposes Changes to Surface Rights Act to Reduce Red Tape

June 19, 2020
       

Speaking Engagements

James Beeby on At-the-Market Distributions

June 09, 2020
       

Blog

Deadline for the Implementation of Environmental Emergency Plans Fast Approaching

June 08, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta to Rescind Coal Development Policy

May 21, 2020
       

Blog

British Columbia Announces Funding to Clean Up Orphan and Inactive Wells

May 15, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta Ministry of Environment and Parks Announces Equivalency Agreement to Reduce Methane Emissions

May 14, 2020
       

Blog

COVID-19 Medical Devices: Fast-Tracking Authorizations

May 07, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta Utilities Commission Approves Deferral of Payments for AESO Tariff Transmission Charges

April 30, 2020
       

Blog

Prosper Rigel Project Decision Overturned: Increased Complication for Project Development

April 30, 2020
       

Blog

Canada Energy Regulator Amends Pipeline Regulations and Introduces New Power Lines Regulations

April 24, 2020
       

Blog

Consultation and Engagement with Indigenous Peoples During COVID-19

April 24, 2020
       

Blog

Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic—Canadian Terminals and Ports

April 23, 2020
       

Blog

Lobbying Rules are Changing in British Columbia

April 21, 2020
       

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New Exemptions and Specific Requirements for Producing and Transporting Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19

April 15, 2020
       

Blog

Federal Government Releases Notice of Intent to Amend Output-Based Pricing System Regulations Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

April 13, 2020
       

Blog

Alberta Energy Announces Additional Suspensions to Regulatory Reporting Requirements

April 09, 2020
       

Blog

AUC Announces Interim Changes to Participant Involvement Programs

April 08, 2020
       

Blog

Environmental/Regulatory Reporting Relief: Alberta Temporarily Suspends Reporting Requirements for Certain Authorizations

April 03, 2020
       

Blog

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Issues for the Natural Resources Sectors during COVID-19

March 25, 2020
       

Blog

Ontario's Essential Workplaces Under the COVID-19 Emergency Order: Practical Information for Assessing Employer Obligations

March 25, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Lexpert's Top 10 Deals of 2019

February 20, 2020
       

Blog

New Proponent Guide to First Nations and Métis Settlements Consultation Released by Alberta Government

February 05, 2020
       

In the News

Vivek Warrier in Bloomberg on Trans Mountain Expansion

February 04, 2020
       

Blog

British Columbia's UNDRIP Legislation—A Framework to Advance Reconciliation

November 12, 2019
       

In the News

Melanie Aitken on the Canadian Competition Bureau and Big Tech

July 24, 2019
       

In the News

Melanie Aitken on BNN Bloomberg on U.S. Calls to Break Up Big Tech

July 22, 2019
       

Blog

Record Fine Proposed Under GDPR

July 11, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Alberta Association of Surface Land Agents Annual Conference

June 20, 2019
       

In the News

Ruth Promislow on Canada’s New Digital Charter

May 30, 2019
       

In the News

Melanie Aitken on BNN Bloomberg on Regulation of Big Tech

May 28, 2019
       

Updates

Canada Digital Charter Announced

May 23, 2019
       

Speaking Engagements

Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen Course

May 21, 2019
       

In the News

Pat Maguire in Canadian Lawyer’s Look at Calgary

April 15, 2019
       

Articles

Drilling Down on the Impact of CUSMA on Canadian Energy Stakeholders

March 27, 2019
       

Blog

Health Canada Guidance on Cannabis Recalls

February 14, 2019
       

Updates

The 2018 Federal Fall Economic Statement—Canada's Response to U.S. Tax Reform

December 04, 2018
       

Blog

Lobbying in British Columbia—Pending Changes to the Lobbyists Registration Act

November 01, 2018
       

Updates

Updates to Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act Guidance

June 28, 2018
       

Updates

Update on Proposed Amendments to the Health of Animals Regulations

May 01, 2018
       

Blog

New B.C. Requirements for Lobbyists Come into Effect May 1

April 24, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

OffshoreAlert’s Miami Conference

April 16, 2018
       

Updates

Upcoming Policy Projects Announced by the Canadian Securities Administrators

April 09, 2018
       

Updates

The Creation of the Canadian Energy Regulator

March 01, 2018
       

Updates

Sea Change: The Canadian Navigable Waters Act

February 22, 2018
       

Updates

Reshaping Canada’s Project Assessment Regime—Bill 69’s Ambitious Blueprint

February 20, 2018
       

Updates

Federal Review of Environmental and Regulatory Processes Underway

February 09, 2018
       

Blog

Environmental Aspects of Wind and Solar Projects in Alberta

February 08, 2018
       

Blog

B.C. Bans Corporate and Union Donations in Provincial and Municipal Election Campaigns

December 21, 2017
       

Blog

AER Announces Increased Scrutiny and New Requirements for Licensees

December 07, 2017
       

Blog

Insuring Autonomous Vehicles in the Fabulous New

December 07, 2017
       

Blog

British Columbia Takes Action to Reform Municipal Campaign Finance

November 02, 2017
       

Blog

Facilitation Payments Declared Illegal Under Canadian International Corruption Law

October 31, 2017
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Selected to 2017 GIR 100

October 27, 2017
       

Announcements

Schlumberger/Torxen Purchase Cenovus Assets

October 18, 2017
       

Blog

Union of B.C. Municipalities Push for Campaign Finance and Lobbying Reform

October 10, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

CAPL Presentation

September 19, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

CAPL Course - Preparing for an SRB Hearing

September 18, 2017
       

Blog

Ontario Provincial Government Announces Recreational Cannabis Retail and Distribution Framework

September 11, 2017
       

Blog

Lobbying in British Columbia—Change is Coming

August 02, 2017
       

Blog

Government of Ontario Proposes Amendments to Payday Loans Act

July 19, 2017
       

Blog

Vancouver City Council Contemplates Strategies to Reduce Single-Use Waste

July 10, 2017
       

In the News

John Baird on BNN on G20 Summit

July 07, 2017
       

Blog

Canadian Government's Proposal to Reform Canada's Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Regime

July 04, 2017
       

Blog

Regulatory Competitiveness of Petrochemical Projects in Alberta

June 07, 2017
       

Updates

New Federal Methane Reduction Regulations for the Upstream Oil and Gas Sector

May 31, 2017
       

Updates

New Federal Volatile Organic Compounds Reduction Regulations for the Petroleum Sector

May 31, 2017
       

Updates

Technical Paper on the Federal Carbon Price Backstop Released for Comments

May 31, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Mount Royal University Surface Rights Course

May 24, 2017
       

Updates

Proposed Oil Tanker Moratorium Act—Defining Canada's Pacific Gateway

May 23, 2017
       

Blog

Transparency Initiatives in the Extractive Sector: ESTMA Reporting Deadline Approaching in Canada and Setbacks in the United States

May 18, 2017
       

Blog

Corporations are People Too! Ontario Court Confirms that Corporations Have a Right to a Speedy Trial

April 10, 2017
       

Announcements

Four Bennett Jones Practices Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global 2017

March 16, 2017
       

Blog

What Foreign Investors Need to Know About the New National Security Guidelines under the Investment Canada Act

December 20, 2016
       

Blog

New Record-keeping Requirements for Ontario Corporations with “Ownership Interest” in Land

November 16, 2016
       

Blog

Renewable Energy Progress: Alberta's proposed Renewable Electricity Act and Key Provisions of the RESA

November 16, 2016
       

Updates

Federal Court of Appeal: Government Failed to Adequately Consult with First Nations on Northern Gateway

July 25, 2016
       

Articles

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Involving Russian and North American Companies

June 2016
       

In the News

Darron Naffin on Expropriation and the Southeast LRT in Calgary

February 11, 2016
       

Speaking Engagements

The Bri-Chem Trilogy, NAFTA and the Rule of Law

January 28, 2016
       

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