Canada's federal budget was passed this week and included some much-anticipated news for fintech. In this latest edition of our Fintech in Canada quarterly update, Andrew Bozzato, Simon Grant and Matt Flynn look at the key announcements in Budget 2025 for the sector: • The unleashing of stablecoins • Fintech-focused changes to financial legislation • Momentum for open banking and how fintechs can navigate the evolving landscape We, along with many fintech industry participants, view this Budget as having the potential to accelerate the growth of the Canadian fintech industry and encourage and stimulate financial services competition like never before. Read the full analysis: https://ow.ly/g4wn50XvU5p #Fintech #RegulatoryUpdate #OpenBanking #DigitalFinance
Bennett Jones
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The firm that businesses have trusted with their most complex legal matters for the last century.
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For over a century, Bennett Jones has been an internationally recognized Canadian law firm founded and focused on principles of professional excellence, integrity, respect and independent thought. Our firm’s leadership position is reflected in the law we practise, the ground-breaking work we do, the client relationships we have and the quality of our people. Bennett Jones is home to more than 500 lawyers and business advisors in seven offices—Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montréal and New York. Our professional practice encompasses virtually every sector of business, industry and government. Operating seamlessly across our geographic locations, our business practice is to assign lawyers to work on client files who have the skills and experience that best meet our clients’ needs. Our ranks are filled with leaders in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, energy and natural resources, corporate finance and banking, bankruptcy and restructuring, commercial litigation, climate change, environment, ESG, construction, technology and intellectual property, tax, competition, international trade and public policy. Members of our exceptional Public Policy group have served at the highest levels of office and been invaluable for their leadership in shaping public policy in Canada—and in developing business responses to those policies. Among our group we count a former governor of the Bank of Canada, two former deputy prime ministers of Canada, a former Supreme Court of Canada justice, a former Canadian ambassador to the United States of America and a former commissioner of the Canadian Competition Bureau.
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- Calgary, Alberta
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- 1922
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- Energy and Natural Resources, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Technology, Media and Entertainment, Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Canadian Inbound and Outbound Investment, Corporate Finance, LAW, Litigation, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Cannabis, and Employment Law
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We are thrilled to celebrate Bennett Jones' Partners Andrew Disipio and Ciara Mackey as winners of the 2025 Lexpert Rising Stars Awards! This prestigious recognition honors Canada’s top lawyers under 40 who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations, communities and the legal profession. Andrew and Ciara were celebrated at a gala ceremony in Toronto yesterday, and we congratulate them both on this incredible achievement and well-deserved recognition of their legal excellence! Read more: https://ow.ly/mxqg50XvMHg #LexpertRisingStars #LegalExcellence #YoungLawyers
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We’re proud to share that 28 Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2025. The Lexpert Special Edition profiles Canada’s top litigators tackling emerging challenges, and this recognition reflects our team's tenacity and excellence in advancing client interests in complex, high-value disputes. Congratulations to our ranked lawyers for this outstanding achievement! https://lnkd.in/gsx2ksDA #Lexpert #Litigation #LegalExcellence #CanadaLaw
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Canada’s 2025 Budget introduces the federal government's Climate Competitiveness Strategy with a focus on growth, security and investment. Martin Ignasiak, KC, Ashley White, Jessica L. Kennedy and David Wainer examine the key policy shifts and what they mean for navigating the regulatory landscape and investment into Canada's energy industry and major projects development. Read more: https://ow.ly/gfYb50XucCO #ClimatePolicy #EnergyLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #Infrastructure
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As AI tools become embedded in day-to-day operations, organizations are increasingly asked to sign vendor terms that look routine but often contain hidden risks around data rights, IP, liability and regulatory compliance. With AI regulation rapidly evolving, now is the time to understand how these agreements could expose your organization to significant operational and legal vulnerabilities. Read the latest on our blog from Sebastien Gittens, Stephen Burns, Matt Flynn, Caroline Poirier and David Wainer to learn what to watch for in AI vendor agreements. #ArtificialIntelligence #CorporateGovernance #AIGovernance https://ow.ly/5vqN50XtNK2
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Ottawa’s newest list of fast-tracked critical minerals and energy projects marks a significant update for developers, investors and regulators. Luke Morrison, Ashley White and Pamela Clark share key takeaways and what to watch next in Canada’s evolving project review framework. Read more: https://ow.ly/n8MA50XtJpU #Energy #CriticalMinerals #CleanEnergy #Infrastructure
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From debt repurchases to complex “uptier” and “drop-down” transactions, companies are increasingly using creative strategies to manage debt obligations. As US-style covenant packages become more common in Canadian markets, understanding these tools—and the legal nuances that enable or restrict them—is critical. Our latest article from Oliver Loxley and Dom Sorbara explores what liability management means today, how LMTs are applied in Canada and key considerations for issuers and lenders. #LiabilityManagement #DebtRestructuring #CanadianFinance #CorporateLaw #Restructuring https://ow.ly/eKnM50Xt4Hb
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Earlier this month, the Alberta Energy Regulator introduced AERH2S, its updated model for calculating Emergency Planning Zones. AERH2S incorporates a shift from conservative “worst-case” scenario modelling to a "reasonable worst-case" methodology, resulting in EPZs that better reflect real-world operating conditions. Starting January 1, 2026, AERH2S will be mandatory for all applications under Directive 056. If your operations involve sour gas assets, now is the time to understand what these changes mean for any applications that will be filed in the new year. Read the latest on our blog from Daron Naffin, Tim Myers, Thomas Machell and Sara Houston to learn what’s changing and how it impacts industry. #EnergyRegulation #AER #OilAndGas #BennettJones
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Private investment in defence is accelerating—and 2025 marks a generational shift. Realigned public policy, dual-use technologies and the rise of DefTech are transforming the sector from niche to mainstream. Our latest blog post from Andrew Bozzato and Bishoy Attia explores: ➡️ Canada’s historic defence spending commitments ➡️ The role of dual-use technologies in attracting private capital ➡️ Global trends driving VC and private equity interest in defence tech ➡️ Opportunities and challenges for investors in this evolving landscape Read the full post here: https://ow.ly/WE3150XrSLF #DefenceTech #PrivateEquity #Investment #Policy
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We’re proud to share that Bennett Jones has been recognized in the 2026 edition of ITR World Tax, a leading guide to the world’s top tax lawyers and firms. In addition to earning four firm-wide rankings, seven of our lawyers were also named among the best in tax law, including leaders in Women in Tax and Rising Stars. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering strategic, practical tax advice that helps clients maximize opportunities and minimize risk. Read more: https://ow.ly/FIA850XrbNN #TaxLaw #WorldTax2026 #BennettJones
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