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Gary S.A. Solway

Technology, Media and Entertainment, Corporate Commercial and Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Lisa Kakoske

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

Bruce A. Hibbard

Public and Private Capital Markets, Investment Fund and M&A Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner 

Incorporation Forum Shopping in Canada: Considerations for Canadian Tech Startups, is a comprehensive guide designed to help Canadian technology startups navigate the complexities of choosing the right jurisdiction for incorporation.

Incorporation Forum Shopping in Canada Considerations for Canadian Tech Startups

Incorporation Forum Shopping in Canada: Considerations for Canadian Tech Startups

William S. Osler KC

Capital Markets, Securities, M&A and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Valeria Palacio

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

As an update to our previous blog posts, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bennettjones.com/Blogs-Section/Greater-Flexibility-for-Reporting-Issuers-Access-Equals-Delivery" target="_blank">Greater Flexibility for Reporting Issuers: Access Equals Delivery</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bennettjones.com/Blogs-Section/CSA-Seeks-Comments-on-Access-Equals-Delivery-Model-for-Prospectuses-Financial-Statements-and-MDA" target="_blank">CSA Seeks Comments on “Access Equals Delivery” Model for Prospectuses, Financial Statements and MD&A</a>, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published for comments a revised access model for certain continuous disclosure documents (CD Documents) of non-investment fund reporting issuers (Proposed Access Model). The Proposed Access Model is subject to a 90-day comment period, ending on February 17, 2025.

CSA Seeks Comments on Proposed Access Model Modernized Approach for Delivery

CSA Seeks Comments on Proposed Access Model: Modernized Approach for Delivery of Continuous Disclosure Documents

Andrew N. Disipio

Securities, Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

On January 11, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administration published amendments implementing an "Access Equals Delivery" model to generally permit electronic delivery of prospectuses in Canada for non-investment fund reporting issuers, including venture issuers. The AED Model will come into force on April 16, 2024, subject to receiving expected regulatory and ministerial approvals.

Greater Flexibility for Reporting Issuers Access Equals Delivery

Greater Flexibility for Reporting Issuers: Access Equals Delivery

Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Glass, Lewis & Co and Institutional Shareholder Services have both released updates to their Canadian proxy voting guidelines for the 2023 proxy season, with the most significant changes relating to board diversity, environmental and climate related matters and executive compensation.. Recommendations from proxy advisory firms can have a significant impact on the outcome of business conducted at shareholder meetings—especially if institutional investors comprise a significant portion of the company's shareholder base. Canadian public companies should review the updates with their legal counsel to determine the impact on disclosure and governance practices, and take steps to mitigate any potential adverse voting recommendations.

ISS and Glass Lewis Update 2023 Proxy Voting Guidelines

Sarah E. Gilbert

Regulatory, Environmental and Health and Safety Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Julia E. Schatz

Commercial Litigation, Agribusiness, Arbitration, Real Estate, Construction and Environmental Litigation at Bennett Jones Toronto

Gatlin Smeijers

Environmental Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

On December 31, 2025, the Federal Government published the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. When they come into effect on June 30, 2026, the 2025 Regulations will repeal and replace the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012. The Federal Government published a proposed version of the 2025 Regulations in 2022 for public consultation.

Federal Government Publishes Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations

Federal Government Publishes Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025

Drew C. Broughton

Corporate Commercial and M&A Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Audrix Arce

Articling Student

Recent changes to the Commissioner of Lobbying&rsquo;s interpretation of the federal Lobbying Act significantly lower the threshold for mandatory lobbyist registration. As of January 2026, organizations may be required to register if employees collectively spend as little as eight hours lobbying within a four-week period, including preparation and written communications. This update has important compliance implications for corporations and other organizations engaging with federal public office holders.

Expanded Federal Lobbyist Registration Requirements

Natalia E. Iamundo

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Alixe A.L. Cameron

Corporate Commercial and Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Troy Mack

Rights of first refusal and rights of first offer are often used interchangeably, but they carry very different legal consequences in Alberta land transactions. This post explains how Alberta legislation and case law treat each right, why only a ROFR can support a caveat, and what parties should consider when structuring agreements to protect their interests.

Right of First Refusal vs Right of First Offer in Alberta Land Transactions

Right of First Refusal vs. Right of First Offer in Alberta Land Transactions 

Edward (Ted) Yoo

Intellectual Property Lawyer and Canada/US Patent and Trademark Agent at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Partner, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Ahmed Elmallah

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Counsel, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Joshua Kim

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Edmonton

The Alberta Court of King&rsquo;s Bench decision in SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther confirms that intellectual property includes confidential processes, trade secrets and institutional know-how. The Court&rsquo;s injunction highlights the power of confidentiality agreements and the irreparable harm that can result from misuse of confidential information.

Protecting Your Proprietary Information Lessons from SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther

Protecting Your Proprietary Information: Lessons from SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther

Shahrose Javed

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Andrew L. Jeanrie

Commercial Real Estate and Infrastructure Development Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Inclusionary zoning is a planning tool that requires certain new residential developments to include a prescribed percentage of affordable housing units.&nbsp;IZ was introduced as a unique zoning tool for Ontario&mdash;it would use zoning bylaws not only to dictate the uses permitted in a given area, but also as a tool to control the market price of what that zoning permits. 
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Ontario Moves to Pause Inclusionary Zoning Obligations

Inclusionary Zoning in Ontario: Ontario Moves to Pause Inclusionary Zoning Obligations 

Martin Kratz and Bruce Hibbard in Lawyers Weekly on Crowdfunding

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