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E. Bruce Mellett KC

Energy, Insurance, Professional Liability and Construction Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner 

Blair C. Yorke-Slader KC

Corporate & Commercial Litigator | Trial & Arbitration

Vice Chair and Partner

Canada's reputation as a politically and financially stable supplier of energy has made it both a highly desirable source of supply and an increasingly frequent investment target. The substantial commercial activity which these attributes have produced has resulted in various forms of energy related litigation, including operatorship issues, title and land concerns, competition and foreign investment challenges and accounting disagreements. It has also produced a number of litigation counsel, particularly in western Canada, who have developed considerable expertise in energy related litigation and in the workings of the energy industry. Blair C. Yorke-Slader, QC and E. Bruce Mellett, published in Legal Media Group's <em><a target="_blank" href="http://www.benchmarklitigation.com/" title="Benchmark Canada 2012">Benchmark Canada 2012</a></em>.

Energy Litigation in Canada

A pithy review of several recent appellate decisions reflecting the
balancing of societal interests, and the judicial exploration for
fairness and the true intention of the parties, in the face of
apparently plain contractual language. Originally presented at the
2010 Legal Education Society of Alberta 43rd Annual Refresher
Course (Business Law).

Freedom of Contract Revisited

An entertaining and informative history of Ponzi schemes and of extraordinary relief available to victims. Originally presented at the 2010 Legal Education Society of Alberta/Canadian Bar Association Alberta Law Conference.

Ponzi Schemes and Other Really Bad Investments

Ponzi Schemes (and Other Really Bad Investments) - and What to Do About Them

Renée Gagnon

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

Maruska Giacchetto

Paige Lutz

Articling Student at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Articling Student

British Columbia&rsquo;s new Health Professions and Occupations Act will significantly reshape how health professionals are regulated, with changes taking effect April 1, 2026. This blog outlines key updates, including a new oversight body, updated bylaws and expanded statutory duties for licensees.

New Health Professions and Occupations Act is Coming Soon

What BC Health Professionals Need to Know Before April 1, 2026 

Oliver Loxley

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Partner

Aaron E. Sonshine

Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Alexandra Doane

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Vancouver

The SEC&rsquo;s March 5 exemption preserves the existing insider reporting framework for Canadian foreign private issuers that report through SEDI, despite changes introduced by the HFIAA. This update clarifies cross-border reporting obligations and maintains the status quo for affected issuers and their insiders.

Canadian Foreign Private Issuers Remain Exempt from US Insider Reporting Requirements

James D. Beeby

Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer

Lisa Kakoske

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

Harpar Gill

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has introduced a voluntary Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR) Pilot allowing eligible venture issuers on the TSXV or CSE to file only six-month interim financial reports. The pilot aims to reduce reporting burdens while maintaining key continuous disclosure requirements for investors.

CSA Adopts Semi Annual Reporting Pilot For Venture Issuers

CSA Adopts Semi-Annual Reporting Pilot For Venture Issuers

Ashley M. White

Corporate & Commercial Transactions Lawyer | Power & Energy

Jason D. Roth

Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer | EPC & Project Development

Larissa D. Lees

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

The Government of Alberta has announced plans for a 120-day approval timeline for major projects, aiming to accelerate development while maintaining Indigenous consultation and environmental protections. This initiative, aligned with federal policy and recent Alberta&ndash;Canada agreements, could create more predictable regulatory processes and meaningful investment opportunities across energy, infrastructure, CCUS and critical minerals projects. Industry participants should monitor implementation closely, as details on eligible projects and procedural interaction are still forthcoming.

Major Projects on the Horizon in Alberta

Government of Alberta Announces 120-Day Major Project Approval Timeline

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Makda Yohannes

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Stephen D. Burns

Energy & Infrastructure Technology Lawyer | IT/OT & Markets

Partner, Trademark Agent

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to understand legal rights and generate court filings, raising concerns about the unauthorized practice of law. This insight examines recent US litigation, key risks and practical considerations for responsible AI use in the Canadian legal context.

Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law

Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law: Real‑World Implications for the Profession and the Justice System

Freedom of Contract Revisited

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Energy Litigation in Canada

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Ponzi Schemes (and Other Really Bad Investments) - and What to Do About Them

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New Health Professions and Occupations Act is Coming Soon

Canadian Foreign Private Issuers Remain Exempt from US Insider Reporting Requirements

CSA Adopts Semi-Annual Reporting Pilot For Venture Issuers

Major Projects on the Horizon in Alberta

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