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Due to changing international accounting standards, Canada’s securities regulators are proposing updates to ensure financial measure disclosures remain clear, consistent and comparable. The revisions concern how companies present financial measures and additional subtotals outside of their financial statements. Will Osler KC, Mia Bacic, Ali Naushahi and Tinashe Muzah explain the proposed changes and their potential impact on issuers. https://ow.ly/grIT50Xz8Fz #SecuritiesRegulation #CapitalMarkets #FinancialDisclosure

A single missed day costs contractors their lien rights in a recent Alberta decision, highlighting the importance of precision and timing in lien registration, particularly for construction projects caught in the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act transition period. Brian Reid, Chris Petrucci, Kaamil Khalfan and Tami Oguntona break down the case. Read more: https://ow.ly/QnzU50XyLPY #ConstructionLaw #Infrastructure #AlbertaConstruction

Bennett Jones' Calgary Managing Partner Harinder Basra was recently featured in a leadership profile in The Legal Industry Reviews Canada's ninth edition. In the article, Harinder spoke about the importance of providing exceptional service and supporting clients during times of economic uncertainty, and how our strong firm culture plays an invaluable role in building a first-rate team. Read more: https://ow.ly/NyLc50XynPf

This week we had the honour, with a distinguished group of current and former senior policy leaders, to celebrate the career of our friend David Dodge with his life companion of close to 50 years, Chris Dodge. David retired from Bennett Jones after 16 years with the firm, following an exceptional career in public service, including as Governor of the Bank of Canada, Deputy Minister of Finance and Deputy Minister of Health. Bennett Jones' Executive Chair and Chair of the Board John Mercury recognized David as one of the foremost policy leaders of his generation, while Michael Sabia, Clerk of the Privy Council, referred to David as one of the greatest public servants in the country's history. The Honourable John Manley, Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem, Eddie Goldenberg and many other former colleagues of David's in public service and from Bennett Jones were also present to pay tribute to this outstanding Canadian. David shared his reflections on the past decades of public finance policy and lessons for leaders today in rising up to the challenges of a changing world. In the words of Bennett Jones' Head of Public Policy Serge Dupont, it was "vintage David." 📷: Jean-Marc Carisse

Happy Thanksgiving to our American clients, colleagues and friends. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and happiness. #Thanksgiving

Last week, Bennett Jones was pleased to serve as Presenting Sponsor of The Energy Roundtable in Toronto. Members of our Energy Industry and Public Policy groups also brought their expertise to the event: ➡️ Vice Chair and Partner Patrick Maguire KC led a panel discussion on the potential for investments in LNG to diversify Canada’s energy export markets. ➡️ Partner and Head of the Infrastructure Industry Team Geoffrey Stenger led a discussion on major energy projects and how advancing these projects can help diversify our economy and trade. ➡️ Senior Business Advisor Hon. John R. Baird joined Ontario Minister of Energy & Mines Stephen Lecce for a discussion on the role of energy and resources in Canada's foreign policy. Bennett Jones partners with clients in oil & gas, power and renewables to deliver practical legal solutions and advance major energy projects in Canada and beyond. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hOo550XxROf #EnergyLaw #NaturalResources #OilAndGas

We are proud to share that Bennett Jones acted for defendants in one of Lexpert's Top 10 Business Decisions of 2024–2025: Cheng v. Glencore plc et al., in which we successfully had a putative representative action seeking nearly C$800 million in damages for alleged oppression dismissed on jurisdictional grounds. This landmark Yukon Court of Appeal ruling is the first Canadian appellate decision to define the territorial scope of the corporate oppression remedy and clarifies the oppression remedy's jurisdictional boundaries. Congratulations to Cheryl Woodin, Joseph Blinick and Tom Feore for their outstanding work on behalf of our clients. https://ow.ly/4xTg50XxPiR #LexpertTop10 #CorporateLaw #BusinessLaw

The 2025 Federal Budget proposes limits on non-competes and stronger enforcement on worker misclassification and wage theft. Katelyn Weller and Carl Cunningham outline what federally regulated employers should know. Read more in their latest blog: https://ow.ly/TRE950XxLB5 #EmploymentLaw #LabourLaw #RegulatoryUpdate

In this episode of Beyond Succession, host Leah Tolton, K.C., FEA sits down with Rob Hannam—CEO of Farm Health Guardian and President of Synthesis Agri-Food Network—to explore how structured strategic planning can help Canada’s family-run farm enterprises move from stuck to scalable. Drawing on decades of experience supporting more than 50 agri-food organisations through strategy and succession challenges, Rob shares real-world insights into the early warning signs that a family business may be drifting without direction. Together they break down how thoughtful collaborative planning can realign vision, strengthen generational dialogue and unlock long-term value for the next chapter of the farm. Listen here: https://ow.ly/4QrI50Xx5rU #SuccessionPlanning #BeyondSuccession #FamilyEnterprise #FarmBusiness #StrategicPlanning #AgriFood #BusinessTransition

Bennett Jones was honoured to attend the 25th Annual Canadian Universities Alumni Reception last week, hosted by the Canadian Association of New York, where we were proud to serve as this year's lead corporate sponsor. This event brings together Canadians, alumni of Canadian universities and friends of Canada for an evening of celebration, connection and shared memories. At Bennett Jones, we value opportunities to strengthen ties within the Canadian community and support the incredible network of Canadian university graduates making an impact worldwide. The firm was represented by Executive Chair & Chair of the Board John Mercury, head of our New York office Gordon Cameron, Partners Elizabeth Dylke, James McClary and Ashley White, and Counsel Xenia Wong. #CanadaInNY