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Speaking Engagements
Suzanne Byrne and Spencer Brown on Tax and Trust
February 01, 2024
Suzanne Byrne and Spencer Brown spoke on the Tax and Trust Webinar for the Canadian Sport Institute alongside Financial Literacy Counsel and BDO. The webinar provided attendees with invaluable insights into navigating tax and trust considerations within the realm of sports management.
Barbara Stratton Court of King's Bench of Alberta Education Seminar
January 31, 2024
Barbara Stratton presented at the Court of King's Bench of Alberta Education Seminar, organized by the National Judicial Institute. The seminar’s objective is to raise awareness of current issues facing the court, and to help participants refine their skills and knowledge on a variety of topics.
Rob McDonald Akash Purewal on Intellectual Property Legal Strategies for Startups
January 22, 2024
Rob McDonald and Akash Purewal presented at the Alberta Women Entrepreneurs event, hosted by the Digital Law and Innovation Society and the River City Venture Clinic. The focus of their presentation was on "Intellectual Property Legal Strategies for Startups," a crucial topic for budding entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of protecting their ideas and innovations. This presentation underscores their commitment to supporting and empowering women in business, providing invaluable insights and guidance on legal strategies essential for startup success.
Steve Major at Queen’s Global Energy Conference in Kingston
January 21, 2024
Steve Major spoke on a panel at the Queen's Global Energy Conference, providing insights to a critical discussion revolving around the role of oil and gas in the energy transition. Serving on the panel, Steve contributed to the exploration of pivotal questions surrounding the industry's future trajectory and its impact on the broader energy landscape.
Steve Major on Navigating the Role of Oil and Gas to a Sustainable Future
January 19, 2024
Steven Major spoke at Queen's University's Global Energy Conference on the panel Navigating the Role of Oil and Gas to a Sustainable Future. He and his fellow panelists shared their insights on the innovation happening within the sector, and the industry's role in the future of energy, sustainability and security in the transition to a net-zero world.
The Role of the Financial Executive in Corporate and Family Enterprises
January 15, 2024
Leah Tolton spoke at a Joint FEI and ACG event focused on "The Role of the Financial Executive in Corporate & Family Enterprises". She provided attendees with valuable insights into the intricacies of financial management within the corporate and family enterprise sectors.
Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Taxation
January 10, 2024
On January 10, 2024, Wade Ritchie and Brendan Sigalet were invited by the Tax Court of Canada to present on the fundamentals of oil & gas taxation to an audience of the Court's law clerks. Members of the Bennett Jones Tax group, Wade and Brendan explored crucial insights into this specialized area of tax law.
The Era Of Critical Minerals: An Incredible Story For Ontario
December 07, 2023
Abbas Ali Khan speaks at the 2023 Ontario Business Achievement Awards in the spotlight segment on critical minerals and mining. "The era of critical minerals is going to be an incredible story for Ontario and our clients," says Abbas. "And Bennett Jones is truly excited to be a part of it."
The Geopolitics of International Trade: Strategies for Building Business Resilience
December 05, 2023
Bennett Jones was proud to host the OWIT event, The Geopolitics of International Trade: Strategies for Building Business Resilience.
Jessica Horwitz moderated an all-women panel featuring a former Ontario Minister of International Trade, the current Canada Director of Department of Business and International Trade from the United Kingdom consulate in Toronto, and Regional Director of Export Development Canada.
Sanctions Developments and Current Compliance Challenges
November 28, 2023
Jessica Horwitz spoke on "Sanctions Developments and Current Compliance Challenges" at the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters (I.E. Canada) Annual Summit in Ottawa. The event explored key policy areas such as Forced Labour and Child Labour reporting—Bill S211, Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, Sanctions, Global Trade and Border policies, CBSA and U.S. CBP border policy, workshops and more.
Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Taxation
November 22, 2023
On November 22, 2023, Wade Ritchie and Brendan Sigalet were invited by the Tax Court of Canada to present on the fundamentals of oil & gas taxation to an audience of the Court's law clerks. Members of the Bennett Jones Tax group, Wade and Brendan explored crucial insights into this specialized area of tax law.
Update on Recent Tax and Regulatory Changes—What you Need to Know
November 22, 2023
Samantha Weng spoke at the OBA Real Property Law Program: Update on Recent Tax and Regulatory Changes—What you Need to Know, presented by the Canadian Bar Association. This session covered various topics relating to new regulatory requirements and tax regulations
OWIT Annual Awards Luncheon "In Praise of OWIT"
November 16, 2023
Jessica Horwitz participated in the OWIT Board Members Career discussion panel at the IN PRAISE OF OWIT WOMEN: OWIT-Toronto Export Awards. This event celebrated three outstanding women—an export champion, an exporter of the year, and a student of international trade, and featured a fireside chat with dynamic OWIT board members who shared their experiences in international trade.
Evidentiary, Procedural and Case Management Issues
November 10, 2023
Emily Kettel spoke as a panelist at the 12th Annual U of T Patent Colloquium on “Evidentiary, Procedural and Case Management Issues”.
Wilson Canada-United States Legal Issues Symposium
November 06, 2023
Jessica Horwitz spoke on a panel at the inaugural Wilson Canada-United States Legal Issues Symposium, hosted in partnership with the Canada-United States Law Institute. The symposium focused on economic sanctions enforcement and compliance in Canada and the United States. Panelists discussed new and novel sanctions mechanisms in Canada and the United States, with a focus on challenges of compliance for firms operating in both countries.
Sabrina Bandali on Trade Agreements and Customs Affecting Canada and Canadian Business
October 31, 2023
Sabrina Bandali will participate as faculty in the upcoming Osgoode Certificate in Managing Legal and Business Risk in the Supply Chain. She will be speaking on the topic of Trade Agreements and Customs Affecting Canada and Canadian Business.
Pension Investment Association of Canada Tax Conference
October 24, 2023
Wesley Novotny and Greg Johnson presented at the 2022 PIAC (Pension Investment Association of Canada) Tax Conference on “Tax-exempt status under paragraph 149(1)(o.2)”.
Revisiting Share-Related Rollovers: Canadian Tax Foundation
October 24, 2023
Philip Ward spoke at the Canadian Tax Foundation's Ontario tax conference on revisiting share-related rollovers. His session provided a comprehensive review of the planning opportunities utilizing the tax-deferred rollover provisions in sections 51, 85, 85.1 and 86 of the Income Tax Act.
Jessica Kennedy on Charging Alberta's Energy Transformation with Energy Storage
October 04, 2023
Jessica Kennedy spoke on Charging Alberta's Energy Transformation with Energy Storage at the Energy Storage Canada Conference. She explored the diversity of potential roles for energy storage in Alberta and the key drivers needed to see this potential realized.
Kelsey Meyer on Insolvency Professionals Leading on a File
October 04, 2023
Kelsey Meyer spoke at the Future Leaders Conference on the topic of Leading on a File. Her session explored how insolvency professionals can transition from playing a supporting role on a file to taking the lead.
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