White Ashley

Education

University of Alberta, BA (Criminology), 2006, with distinction University of Saskatchewan, JD, 2011, with great distinction 

Bar Admissions

Alberta, 2012

Ashley M. White

Partner
Co-Head of Energy Practice

T: 403.298.3471 / E: whitea@bennettjones.com

Calgary


Ashley White is known for her collaborative, practical and strategic approach to the negotiation, conduct and completion of complex commercial transactions. Clients come to her for her results-oriented approach in order to help generate value.


Ashley's practice relates primarily to corporate and commercial transactions, with a specific focus on project development, joint ventures, and private mergers and acquisitions in the energy industry.

Ashley regularly represents clients in the negotiation and drafting of energy contracts relating to the development of oil & gas and renewable resources, including ownership, operation and other types of project agreements. She also advises clients on contractual issues arising from construction, procurement, and service-related agreements.

Ashley assists clients in the acquisition and divestiture of energy-related projects and assets, including the negotiation and completion of complex purchase and sale transactions, and general corporate/commercial matters in connection with corporate reorganizations.

She brings to her practice complementary experience in advising clients on, and the negotiation of, joint ventures between industry and Indigenous communities in connection with equity ownership and investments in natural resource projects in Western Canada.

Ashley is actively involved in the Calgary community, including as a committee member of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation Jasper Seminar, the premier event for energy practitioners, and is a member of the Petroleum Acquisition and Divestiture Association. She is on the board of directors for The Women's Centre in Calgary and has previously served as a committee member and director on other non-profits in Calgary and Edmonton. Ashley is also the Co-Chair of the Student Recruitment Committee in Calgary.

Select Experience

  • Plains All American Pipeline in its C$5.15-billion sale of its NGL business to Keyera

  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited in its US$6.5-billion acquisition of Chevron's Alberta assets, including the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and Duvernay sale assets

  • Heartland Generation in its C$658-million sale to TransAlta

  • The controlling shareholder of Westbrick Energy in its C$1.075-billion sale to Vermilion Energy
  • Westport Fuel Systems and its related affiliates (the “Westport Entities”) in establishing a joint venture with Volvo Business Services International AB and its related entities (the “Volvo Group”) to carry on the Westport Entities’ High Pressure Direct Injection business
  • Murphy Oil Company Ltd., in connection with its disposition of certain operated Kaybob Duvernay assets and all of its non-operated Placid Montney assets
  • Rangeland Energy, in connection with the sale of Rangeland Midstream Canada Ltd., whose principal assets include the Marten Hills Pipeline System, to Kingston Midstream Alberta Limited
  • Canadian Utilities Limited in its acquisition from Suncor of a renewable assets portfolio (32-megawatts of operating wind assets, and a 1.5-gigawatt wind and solar development portfolio in Alberta and Ontario) for $713 -million
  • ATCO Energy Solutions Ltd. (ATCO) in connection with its acquisition of Amphora Canada Gas Storage ULC, an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners, and Iberdrola Canada Energy Services, a subsidiary of Scottish Power, giving ATCO sole ownership of the Alberta Hub natural gas storage facility
  • Canada Oil Sands Co., Limited, a subsidiary of Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., in the sale of its equity interest in Japan Canada Oil Sands Limited, which has a 75% working interest in the Hangingstone Oil Sands Project, to a special purpose acquisition vehicle owned by Greenfire Acquisition Corporation
  • Stone Canyon Industries Holdings LLC and Kissner Group Holdings, as Canadian counsel, in their US$3.2-billion agreement to acquire K+S Aktiengesellschaft's North and South American salt business, including Morton Salt and Windsor Salt
  • Cenovus Energy Inc., in its $23.6-billion acquisition of Husky Energy Inc.
  • OPTrust, in connection with the formation and limited recourse financing of a partnership with six Alberta First Nations which in turn participated in the equity syndication and project financing of the $1.5-billion Cascade Power Project to be developed near Edson, Alberta and operated by Calgary based developer Kineticor. This equity investment marks the first transaction supported by the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC), who provided a loan guarantee supporting the credit and financing arrangements between ATB, OPTrust, Kineticor and the First Nations consortium which ultimately facilitated the equity participation by Indigenous communities in the Cascade project
  • Canadian Utilities Limited, an ATCO company, in the sale of its entire Canadian fossil fuel-based electricity generation portfolio for approximately $835 million, which was completed in three stages, through the sale of its interest in the Cory project in Saskatchewan to SaskPower International Inc., a sale of its interest in the Brighton Beach project in Ontario to Ontario Power Generation Inc., and a sale of the balance of the applicable generation assets through a sale of its equity interest in ATCO Power Canada Ltd. to Heartland Generation Ltd., an affiliate of Energy Capital Partners
  • Cenovus Energy Inc., in its $17.7-billion acquisition of ConocoPhillips’ Deep Basin conventional assets in Alberta and British Columbia and 50% interest in the FCCL Partnership
  • Cranes, Inc., operating as NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Corporation, with its joint ventures with various Indigenous groups in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories providing crane, lifting and heavy haul services in support of major industrial and commercial projects
  • Statoil ASA, in the sale of its Alberta oilsands assets to Athabasca Oil Corporation for the consideration of $435 million cash, 100 million common shares and contingent value payments triggered at oil prices above US$65/bbl WTI
  • Devon Energy Corp., in the sale of its 50-percent ownership interest in Access Pipeline to Wolf Midstream Inc., a portfolio company of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, for $1.4 billion
  • A private company, in joint ventures with Indigenous-owned companies in Alberta and Saskatchewan
  • ATCO, in joint ventures with Indigenous-owned companies in British Columbia and Alberta.
  • A private Calgary-based E&P company in the acquisition of helium assets located in Alberta
  • EOG Resources, Inc., one of the largest independent North American oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, in a divestment of all of its assets in Manitoba and certain assets in Alberta through two separate transactions for approximately US$410 million
  • ATCO Energy Solutions Ltd., in its joint venture development with Petrogas Energy Corp. for the Strathcona Storage Facility, a liquids storage cavern business, near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, including associated long-term propane, butane and ethylene storage services agreements, interconnection pipelines and associated transportation rights, product loading and transfer services
  • Statoil Canada Ltd., in 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
  • Gibson Energy Inc., in all aspects of its joint venture with U.S. Development Group LLC to develop a new unit train rail loading facility with an initial capacity of 140,000 bbls per day with pipeline connectivity from Gibson's Hardisty Terminal, including the negotiation of agreements with anchor customers
  • Gibson Energy Inc., in connection with various connection, storage and terminalling services agreements in respect of Gibson's Hardisty Terminal
  • NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services Corporation, and the shareholders thereof, in the sale of a majority stake in NCSG to an investor syndicate led by TriWest Capital Partners IV, L.P. and Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund Board
  • ATCO Structures & Logistics, in the successful proposal for the design, construction and operation of the Site "C" Workers Accommodation Project
  • ATCO Structures & Logistics, in the negotiation of joint venture and camp accommodation agreements with project proponents and aboriginal groups in Alberta and British Columbia
  • Spectra Energy Transmission, in the engineering, procurement and construction of its Dawson processing Plant (200MMcf/day; Montney natural gas), Fort Nelson North (250MMcf/day; Horn River Shale) and T-North Expansion projects

Recent Recognitions

  • The Legal 500 Canada
    Next Generation Lawyer,  Energy and Natural Resources — Oil and Gas
  • Lexperts Rising Stars Leading Lawyers Under 40
    Lexperts Rising Stars Leading Lawyers Under 40
  • Chambers Canada
    Ranked, Up and Coming, Energy: Oil & Gas
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
    Repeatedly Recommended, Corporate Commercial Law
    Repeatedly Recommended, Energy (Oil & Gas)

Recent Insights, News & Events

  • Plains All American Executes Definitive Agreements for C$5.15 Billion Sale of NGL Business to Keyera
    Client Work / June 19, 2025
    Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. and Plains GP Holdings announced on June 17, 2025 that it has executed definitive agreements with Keyera Corp. pursuant to which Plains will sell substantially all of its NGL business to Keyera for a total cash consideration of approximately C$5.15 billion (US$3.75 billion).
  • Government of Canada Doubles Funding for Federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program
    Blog / May 20, 2025
    On March 21, 2025, Prime Minister Carney announced important changes to the federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (Program). The Government of Canada doubled funding for the Program from C$5billion to C$10 billion and opened the Program to sectors outside of energy and natural resources. Prime Minister Carney noted this expansion "will ensure that rights-holders are a part of Canada's accelerated push to build."
  • Bennett Jones Recognized as Top-Tier Firm in Legal 500 Canada Rankings
    Announcements / November 14, 2024
    Bennett Jones has once again been recognized as a top-tier firm in five practice areas in the 2025 Legal 500 Canada guide. Known for our deep knowledge and client-focused approach, we consistently deliver strategic solutions that help clients solve their most complex legal matters. This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence and our dedication to achieving the best results for our clients.
  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces Acquisition of Chevron's Alberta Assets for US$6.5 Billion
    Client Work / October 07, 2024
    Canadian Natural Resources Limited announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire, subject to regulatory approvals, from Chevron Canada Limited its 20 percent interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project (AOSP), which includes 20 percent of the Muskeg River and Jackpine mines, the Scotford Upgrader and the Quest Carbon Capture and Storage facility. This acquisition brings Canadian Natural’s total current working interest in AOSP to 90 percent.
  • Bennett Jones Top Ranked in Chambers Canada 2025
    Announcements / September 26, 2024
    Bennett Jones is proud to have once again been recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms across 41 practice areas, with 135 lawyer rankings in Chambers Canada 2025. These rankings reflect the deep trust our clients place in us to solve their most complex legal matters and underscore our lawyers' extensive understanding of their industries and businesses, enabling us to consistently deliver an exceptional experience. In this year's guide, Bennett Jones has 10 Band 1 practice rankings, 20 Band 1 lawyer rankings and 10 newly-ranked lawyers. In addition to this year's rankings, Bennett Jones was awarded Class Action Law Firm of the Year and was a finalist for Real Estate Law Firm of the Year. 
  • First Nations Power Authority and SaskPower 100 MW Solar Project—Timelines and Mandatory Criteria for Proponents
    Blog / September 03, 2024
    On August 1, 2024, the First Nations Power Authority issued a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) for the right to develop a 100 MW Solar Project to be located in South Central Saskatchewan. The deadline for RFSQ responses is approaching quickly and there are important mandatory commitments and requirements that proponents must address.
  • Clean Incentives: Clean Tech ITC Decoded—Benefits and Strategies for Canadian Businesses
    Podcast / July 25, 2024
    In the inaugural episode of Clean Incentives, hosts Brendan Sigalet and Derrick Osborne, alongside special guests Ashley White and Jason Roth, delve into the myriad of tax incentives available for businesses in Canada, with a focus on the newly enacted Bill C-59. This legislation introduces the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits, aiming to provide $93 billion in federal incentives by 2034-2035. These incentives are designed to attract investment, foster Canadian innovation, create jobs and propel Canada's economy toward achieving net zero by 2050.
  • A New Chapter in Canada Ukraine Free Trade Opens with Modernized CUFTA
    Blog / May 02, 2024
    On March 19, 2024, Bill C-57, An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine (the New CUFTA) received royal assent, introducing a modernized version of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement. Negotiated against the backdrop of the ongoing Russian invasion of  Ukraine, the New CUFTA aims to strengthen economic relations between Canada and Ukraine and create opportunities for economic development by further reducing barriers to reciprocal trade in goods and services. The updated Agreement will come into force on the first day of the second month after both parties have completed the necessary procedures to ratify, which will likely occur in 2024.
  • Government of Canada Unveils Details Regarding New Federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program
    Blog / April 25, 2024
    On April 16, 2024, the Canadian Government released the 2024 federal budget, including details on the much-anticipated federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (ILG Program). First announced in the government's 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the ILG Program will provide up to $5 billion in loan guarantees to Indigenous communities, and support Indigenous communities  to "share in Canada's prosperity and benefit from the new opportunities ahead".
  • Reasons For Optimism In M&A In 2024: Angela Blake and Ashley White in Lexpert
    In The News / April 17, 2024
    Angela Blake and Ashley White comment in Lexpert's special edition on Finance and M&A on why dealmaking will likely rebound this year, despite uncertainty about when central banks will lower rates.
  • Managing and Executing Transformative and Traditional Energy Transactions and Projects in the North American Energy Sector
    Speaking Engagements / February 29, 2024
    Ashley White moderated a panel on Managing and Executing Transformative and Traditional Energy Transactions and Projects in the North American Energy Sector at the Houston Energy Conference hosted by the American Bar Association International Law Section.
  • Bennett Jones Ranks Silver in 2024 Top100 Infrastructure Projects
    Announcements / February 15, 2024
    Bennett Jones ranks silver in the 2024 Top100 Infrastructure Project Report, published by ReNew Canada.
  • BC Hydro 2024 Call to Power—Overview of Draft Documents
    Blog / January 31, 2024
    On June 15, 2023, the Government of British Columbia announced that BC Hydro would be moving forward with a call for new sources (the Call to Power) of 100 percent clean, renewable emission-free electricity from large-scale projects, notably including wind and solar. As part of phase two of BC Hydro's engagement process, on January 8, 2024, BC Hydro issued a draft Request for Proposals and draft specimen Electricity Purchase Agreement. The Call to Power is part of BC Hydro's response to the province's growing electricity demand. 
  • Unprecedented Opportunities Ahead for Renewable Developers Across Canada
    Blog / January 10, 2024
    Electricity grid operators across the country continue to announce expanded procurements for non-emitting electricity to ensure supply adequacy in a transforming energy landscape. These announcements continue procurement trends from recent years as provinces turn to private developers to meet growing demands for electricity supply and storage while aiming to achieve aggressive carbon emissions reductions targets.
  • Ready to Rebound: Canada's 2024 M&A Landscape
    Blog / December 20, 2023
    While Canadian M&A activity continued to lag in 2023 as compared to 2021 and early 2022 in terms of transaction value and volume, as reflected in a significant downturn in exits in Q3, there remain a number of reasons for optimism for Canadian M&A as we move into 2024. Mid-market Canadian M&A remained relatively active in 2023 amid the confluence of geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, higher interest rates, tighter credit markets and significantly reduced access to capital, with the power and utilities and oil & gas sectors leading the way on deal value, boosted by megadeals announced in Q3 and Q4. The unpredictability in the Canadian M&A market is expected to extend into the new year but recent developments indicate that our M&A landscape north of the border may begin to rebound in 2024.
  • Ashley White and Sabrina A. Bandali Honoured As 2023 Lexpert Rising Stars
    Announcements / November 24, 2023
    Ashley White and Sabrina A. Bandali are winners of Lexpert Rising Star awards for 2023. This prestigious award honours Canada’s leading lawyers under 40 from law firms, in-house departments and other practices. This year's Rising Stars were announced at a gala event in Toronto on November 23. 
  • TransAlta To Acquire Heartland Generation From Energy Capital Partners For $658 Million
    Client Work / November 22, 2023
    Bennett Jones is acting for Heartland Generation Ltd. in its $658 million acquisition by TransAlta Corporation. On November 2, 2023, TransAlta announced it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement with an affiliate of Energy Capital Partners, the parent of Heartland Generation Ltd. and Alberta Power (2000) Ltd., pursuant to which TransAlta will acquire Heartland and its entire business operations in Alberta and British Columbia. 
  • Key Regulatory Considerations for RNG Projects in Alberta
    Blog / October 11, 2023
    A key component to the success of any RNG project is ensuring there is a regulatory plan established at the outset.
  • Canada's M&A Landscape Q3 2023: Special Edition on Energy
    Blog / October 10, 2023
    The global energy industry took centre stage in Canada as the 24th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) was held in Calgary from September, 2023, addressing the theme of Energy Transition: The Path to Net Zero. In this special edition of Bennett Jones' quarterly M&A update, we look at deal activity in Canada's energy sector and what the key takeaways from WPC might tell us about what's to come. We also step outside of the energy world to assess new business opportunities in Alberta being created by the province's new Captive Insurance Companies Act.
  • Bennett Jones Top Ranked in Chambers Canada 2024
    Announcements / September 28, 2023
    Bennett Jones has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms across 39 practice areas, with 124 lawyer rankings in Chambers Canada 2024. In this year's guide, Bennett Jones has 11 Band 1 practice rankings, 21 Band 1 lawyer rankings and 10 newly-ranked lawyers. In addition to this year's rankings, Bennett Jones was awarded Real Estate Law Firm of the Year and was a finalist in Projects and Energy Law Firm of the Year.
  • 52 Lawyers Recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2023
    Announcements / September 25, 2023
    52 Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized for their legal expertise in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2023. This issue highlights the latest industry developments, trends and legal issues including oil and gas, renewables, environmental regulation and Indigenous consultation.
  • New Helium Developments in Alberta and Saskatchewan
    Blog / June 21, 2023
    Demand for helium has grown rapidly in recent years, which has spurred increased exploration and development activities in Canada. Helium is listed on the Government of Canada's critical minerals list, which identifies 31 minerals and metals considered "essential for the sustainable economic success of Canada and its trading partners."
  • Decarbonizing the Economy in Canadian Infrastructure
    In The News / May 24, 2023
    Ashley White comments in Lexpert's Infrastructure Special Edition 2023 on the clean energy aspects of Canada's 2023 federal budget.
  • Why Municipal Tax Arrears of $20,000 Could Prevent Applications for or Transfers of Well Licences in Alberta
    Blog / May 04, 2023
    The Alberta Minister of Energy released Ministerial Order 043/2023 on March 16, 2023. The Order requires the Alberta Energy Regulator to take reasonable steps to confirm that a well licence applicant, transferee or transferor does not have outstanding municipal tax arrears exceeding a specific threshold amount. 
  • Cautious Optimism for M&A in 2023
    In The News / April 20, 2023
    Ashley White comments in Lexpert's special edition on Finance and M&A on the up-and-down deal activity in Canada in 2022 and what 2023 might look like.
  • Canada Using the Carrot Instead of the Stick to Decarbonize in Budget 2023
    Blog / March 30, 2023
    The Government of Canada continued their drive to decarbonize the economy through the use of the carrot rather than the stick in Budget 2023 by announcing two new investment tax credits (1) A Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit, and (2) A Clean Technology Manufacturing Tax Credit.
  • Unpaid Municipal Taxes Will Impact New AER Licences and Licence Transfers
    Blog / March 22, 2023
    On March 20, 2023, the Alberta Minister of Energy, Peter Guthrie, released ministerial order 043/2023 (the Order). The Order, authorized pursuant to the Responsible Energy Development Act, requires the Alberta Energy Regulator to determine if oil and gas companies have outstanding municipal taxes above a certain threshold yet to be announced prior to approving new licence or licence transfer applications. 
  • Indigenous Ownership: Best Practices for Major Project Success
    Articles / March 08, 2023
    Luke Morrison and Ashley White were interviewed as industry experts in The Conference Board of Canada's industry paper on best practices and challenges for promoting Indigenous ownership of major projects. The paper, authored by Matthew Belliveau, examines leading practices and policies of industry proponents, governments and lending institutions to ensure successful Indigenous ownership, while also identifying challenges and gaps.
  • Reflections on Canada's M&A Landscape in 2022 and a Look Ahead to 2023
    Blog / January 03, 2023
    The Canadian M&A landscape is one of reserved optimism as 2022 comes to a close and we look ahead to a new year. Despite the uncertainty in the marketplace, Canada remains home to attractive assets and dynamic dealmakers. We expect M&A transactions in 2023 to see impressive activity in sectors such as technology and software, renewable and alternate sources of energy (particularly wind, solar, hydrogen and energy storage), battery metals in the mining sector, healthcare and agribusiness. Canada's mid-market remains resilient and we expect this to continue in 2023, albeit with a more cautious approach.
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Decarbonizing Canada's Aviation Industry
    Blog / December 20, 2022
    While the aviation industry is responsible for only 3 percent of Canada’s overall annual GHG emissions, it is one of the few remaining sectors where emissions have continued to increase over the past decade. In response, on September 27, 2022, the Government of Canada released Canada's Aviation Climate Action Plan (2022-2030), which aims to have 10 percent of all aviation fuel used come from sustainable sources by 2030. Achieving this goal will require scaling-up the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel, a jet fuel alternative that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80 percent compared to conventional jet fuel.
  • ATCO Grows Renewable Energy Portfolio With Major Acquisition From Suncor
    Client Work / October 07, 2022
    Canadian Utilities Limited, an ATCO company, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Suncor Energy Inc., to acquire a portfolio of wind and solar assets and projects located in Alberta and Ontario for a purchase price of $730 million, subject to closing adjustments.
  • Regulatory Considerations for Renewable Natural Gas Projects in Alberta
    Blog / July 21, 2022
    As Alberta continues to diversify its economy, the province has seen significant growth and investment in recent years in the development of renewable projects. Renewable natural gas is one such area gaining increased attention in Alberta. In this blog, we provide an overview of the initial-stage regulatory considerations for RNG projects in Alberta.
  • Commodity Markets: Immediate and Longer-Term Perspectives for Canada
    Updates / June 16, 2022
    The invasion of Ukraine and sanctions against Russia have disrupted global energy and other commodity markets and exacerbated tensions in global supply chains.
  • AER Amendments to Manual 023 Provide Guidance on Transfer Application Security Requirements
    Blog / June 01, 2022
    The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is continuing to revise and supplement its holistic approach to regulating. The AER released revisions to Manual 023 effective May 3, 2022, which supplements Directive 088: Licensee Life-Cycle Management, expanding on the directive's requirements and new programs.
  • Equity Investments by Indigenous Communities in Energy Projects
    Articles / February 28, 2022
    Vivek Warrier, Luke Morrison and Ashley White write in Daily Oil Bulletin on how over the past several years, the energy industry has witnessed a veritable surge of transactions in which Indigenous Communities (ICs) have acquired significant and meaningful ownership in infrastructure projects across the full spectrum of the energy value chain.
  • Creating And Nurturing Indigenous Partnerships: Part Two
    In The News / October 05, 2021
    In part two of a Q&A with Fluor Canada, Sharon Singh, Luke Morrison and Ashley White discuss how to measure success, how to keep two-way communication open to build trust, the opportunities that come from being good at partnerships with Indigenous communities and why everyone in an organization needs to be knowledgeable about what makes a good partnership.
  • Creating And Nurturing Indigenous Partnerships: Part One
    In The News / September 28, 2021
    Sharon Singh, Luke Morrison and Ashley White speak with Daily Oil Bulletin in a two-part Q&A with Fluor Canada on essential strategies for success when creating and nurturing Indigenous partnerships.
  • New Policies May Drive Increased Use of In-Situ Remediation Technology
    Blog / August 03, 2021
    The Alberta Energy Regulator introduced the proposed Manual XXX: Contamination Management on July 7, 2021. This manual is intended to assist companies in understanding the requirements and expectations under the Remediation Regulation for remediating contamination.
  • Indigenous Ownership of Natural Resource Projects: A Framework For Partnership and Economic Development
    Speaking Engagements / June 23, 2021
    At the 2021 Canadian Energy Law Foundation Online Research Seminar, Vivek Warrier, Ashley White and Luke Morrison presented alongside co-author Stephen Buffalo (President/CEO of the Indian Resource Council and Samson Cree Nation Member) on their paper.
  • Renewable Energy Projects in Canada
    Speaking Engagements / June 16, 2021
    Jason Roth, Ashley White and Luke Morrison present at the 2021 Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) Virtual Congress on "Renewable Energy Projects in Canada."
  • Indigenous Community Equity Participation in Natural Resource Projects: A Framework for Partnership and Economic Development
    Speaking Engagements / April 28, 2021
    Vivek Warrier and Ashley White present at the Canadian Bar Association Natural Resources Subsection on Indigenous Community Equity Participation in Natural Resource Projects: A Framework for Partnership and Economic Development. The Webinar is moderated by Shaun Wrubell, VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, BluEarth Renewables, and includes additional panellists Paul Poscente, CEO, Backwoods Energy Services, an Alexis Nakota company, and Chris Hooper, Chief Investment Officer, Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation.
  • ESG-Indigenous Case Study: Cascade Power Plant Project
    In The News / March 17, 2021
    Vivek Warrier, Denise Bright, and Ashley White assisted in designing and implementing the precedent setting project structure and financing solutions that facilitated Indigenous Community equity ownership in the Cascade Power Project. Bennett Jones acted for OPTrust, the project sponsor.
  • Bennett Jones Acts for Canadian Power Deal of the Year in Cascade Power Project
    Client Work / January 11, 2021
    Bennett Jones congratulates the Cascade Power Project for winning Project Finance International's (PFI) Canadian Power Deal of the Year award for 2020. Bennett Jones acted as counsel to Ontario-based pension fund and project sponsor OPTrust in connection with the transaction.
  • The Use of E-Signatures and Virtual Commissioning in a Post-COVID-19 World
    Articles / December 03, 2020
    In today’s largely digital society, many ordinary activities of the past have become increasingly obsolete. One such thing is the wet signature. The requirement to have an individual sign legal documents in-person with wet ink has not only changed with the advent of technology, in many cases it has also become impractical. Published in The Negotiator, the magazine of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen.
  • Alberta's APIP Aiming the Province to Petrochemical Facility Leadership
    Blog / November 04, 2020
    With the newly announced Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP), the Alberta government intends to attract $30 billion in new investments by 2030. 
  • Alberta Introduces APIP in a Bid to Become a World-Class Leader on Petrochemical Facility Development
    Updates / November 04, 2020
    On October 30, 2020, the Alberta government unveiled the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP), an initiative intended to attract $30 billion in new investments by 2030 in Alberta's natural gas-based petrochemical sector.
  • Bennett Jones Acts for Cenovus in $23.6-billion Combination with Husky
    Client Work / October 27, 2020
    Bennett Jones is acting for Cenovus Energy Inc. in its combination with Husky Energy Inc. to create a new integrated Canadian oil and natural gas company. The companies have entered into a definitive [...]
  • Bennett Jones Advises on $3.2-Billion Agreement to Acquire K+S Americas Salt Business, Including Morton Salt and Windsor Salt
    Client Work / October 04, 2020
    Bennett Jones served as Canadian counsel to Stone Canyon Industries Holdings LLC (SCIH) and Kissner Group Holdings in their agreement to acquire K+S Aktiengesellschaft's North and South American salt [...]
  • AIOC Program Guidelines Released: Loan Guarantees and Capacity Grants
    Blog / May 11, 2020
    On May 4, 2020, the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) released its program guidelines by which it will evaluate investment proposals made by Indigenous communities (ICs). We provided [...]
  • Bennett Jones Names New Partners
    Announcements / April 06, 2020
    Bennett Jones is pleased to announce that 27 lawyers have been admitted to the partnership. They serve clients from our offices throughout the firm and represent a cross section of our key industry groups and practice areas including corporate, litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory and tax.
  • Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project Approved
    Blog / June 21, 2019
    On June 18, 2019, the Prime Minister announced that the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project (the "Project"), which involves the twinning of the existing Edmonton (Strathcona)-Burnaby pipeline and [...]
  • Honesty is the Best Policy
    Articles / February 04, 2019
    Laura Gill, Leanne Desbarats, and Ashley White co-authored "Honesty is the Best Policy" in the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen's The Negotiator Magazine (February 2019).
  • Canadian Tax Foundation 2018 Prairie Provinces Conference
    Speaking Engagements / May 28, 2018
    Ashley White and Scott Bodie  present "Partnerships: A Primer" at the Canadian Tax Foundation 2018 Prairie Provinces Conference.  Partnerships remain a viable option when advising clients on how to structure their business or investment transactions.  This session will review planning tips and traps, and explore business opportunities that could benefit from the flexibility provided by partnerships from a corporate and tax perspective.  A paper on the topic was also prepared. 
  • Canadian Energy Law Foundation Fundamentals Seminar
    Speaking Engagements / March 14, 2018
    Ashley White and Laura Gill present at the Canadian Energy Law Foundation Fundamentals Seminar on "Damages in the Energy Industry". Drawing from recent case law, this presentation will provide an overview of how the general principles of damages operate in an oil and gas context including types of damages sought and potential exposure. It will also identify recent trends in damages claims and practical tips for minimizing litigation risk and exposure for businesses operating in the oil and gas industry.
  • 2017: The Year Ahead for the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry
    Speaking Engagements / January 11, 2017
    Vivek Warrier and Ashley White presented "2017: The Year Ahead for the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry" at the Canadian Bar Association's National Resources Section.  The main topics were Trump, the path ahead for pipelines and the Alberta government agenda for 2017.
  • CI Energy Group's Mastering RFPs for a Winning Supply Chain
    Speaking Engagements / March 17, 2014
    Ashley White presents, "Managing and Communicating with Your Supply Chain Throughout the RFP Lifespan," at the CI Energy Group's Mastering RFPs for a Winning Supply Chain in Calgary, AB.