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Leonard J. Griffiths

Environmental Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

David Bursey

Energy Regulatory & ESG Lawyer | Vancouver

Partner 

On February 6, 2018, the Federal Government introduced amendments to the Fisheries Act aimed at enhancing protection to fish and fish habitat. The proposed amendments form part of a system-wide review of Canada's environmental and regulatory processes, which will also include amendments to the Navigation Protection Act, and the introduction of the Impacts Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act. Combined, these legislative amendments will have important implications for industry and project developers.
This article is Part I of a series that will deal with the regulatory changes proposed under Canada's environmental and regulatory processes review.

Federal Review of Environmental and Regulatory Processes Underway

Proposed Amendments to the Fisheries Act

Leonard Griffiths authored Chapter 17 - Environmental Considerations in Business Transactions in Canadian Environmental Law.

Environmental Considerations in Business Transactions

Preet K. Gill

Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyer | Litigation & Transactions

Toronto Managing Partner

Melissa Birman

Commercial, Corporate Governance & Securities Lawyer

Knowledge Management Lawyer

Talia K. Bregman

Management-side Employment Lawyer

Employment Services, National Practice Group Leader

Members of Bennett Jones were involved in the writing of various chapters of Directors' Duties in Canada, 6th ed., edited by Barry Reiter and published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited, including Hugo Alves, Milos Barutciski, Melissa Birman, Stephen Burns, Carl Cunningham, Geoffrey Dyer, Len Griffiths, Bruce Hibbard, Mark Jewett, Martin Kratz, Jeff Leon, Brad Markel, Jesslyn Maurier, Murray Perelman, Raj Sahni, Susan Seller, Gary Solway, Bill Vass, and Claire Webster.

Directors Duties in Canada 6th ed.

Directors' Duties in Canada, 6th ed.

Members of 
 Bennett Jones were involved in the writing of various chapters of 
Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th ed., edited by Barry Reiter and 
 published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited, including Hugo Alves, Melissa 
 Birman, Corinne Bordman, Paul Cantor, Duncan Card, Jane Freeman, Len 
Griffiths, Martin Kratz, Jeff Leon, Jesslyn Maurier, Paul Moore, Murray 
Perelman, Raj Sahni, Susan Seller, Gary Solway, David Spencer, Bill Vass, 
Claire Webster and Zach Justein.

Directors Duties in Canada 5th ed.

Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th ed.

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Technology Lawyer & Trademark Agent

Partner, Trademark Agent

Ruth E. Promislow

Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI Lawyer

Caroline Poirier

IT, Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer

On June 15, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-36 to modernize Canada&rsquo;s federal private sector privacy laws and continue the implementation of Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All.

Bill C 36 and Canadian Privacy Reform

Five Things Businesses Should Know Now

Bill C-36 and Canadian Privacy Reform

Christine Plante

Employment Lawyer | HR Legal Counsel

Sara G. Parchello

Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Tami Oguntona

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Calgary 

Articling Student 

Bill C-31 proposes significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code that would prohibit most post-employment non-compete clauses and potentially other employment-related restrictions in federally regulated workplaces. While the legislation has not yet been enacted, employers should begin assessing the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the limited exemptions available for certain business transactions and senior executive roles.

Restricting Covenants in Federal Workplaces

Proposed Updates to Canada Labour Code Expected To Prohibit Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants

Suzie Suliman

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate, Trademark Agent

The 2025 GPEN Sweep highlights growing global scrutiny of how digital platforms handle children&rsquo;s personal information, revealing increased data collection alongside limited safeguards. While improvements have been made in areas such as account deletion, significant gaps remain in effective age assurance, transparency, and protective design. The findings signal that regulators are likely to intensify guidance and enforcement efforts to better protect children&rsquo;s privacy online.

Global Privacy Sweep Highlights Growing Expectations for Childrens Privacy Online

Global Privacy Sweep Highlights Growing Expectations for Children's Privacy Online

Nina Butz

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Jackson Spencer

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

This article highlights recent decisions demonstrating courts&rsquo; strict approach to certifying privacy class actions in Canada. It shows how failures to establish an identifiable class, viable claims, or compensable harm can be fatal at certification. The rulings reaffirm courts&rsquo; gatekeeping role and signal continued challenges for plaintiffs advancing privacy-based claims.

Courts show Continued Commitment to Closely Scrutinizing Proposed Privacy Class Actions

Recent Decisions Reinforce Certification Challenges

Courts Continue Close Scrutiny of Privacy Class Actions

Emrys Davis

Competition & Antitrust Litigation Lawyer

Ana Nizharadze

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

This article examines the growing wave of drip pricing class actions following recent amendments to the Competition Act. It analyzes key Federal Court decisions that clarify how courts assess &ldquo;unattainable prices,&rdquo; fixed and obligatory fees, and damages at the certification stage. With several appeals and new cases underway, these rulings offer early guidance on how disclosure obligations may evolve in 2026 and beyond.

Environmental Considerations in Business Transactions

From the Same Authors

Federal Review of Environmental and Regulatory Processes Underway

Environmental Considerations in Business Transactions

Directors' Duties in Canada, 6th ed.

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Bill C-36 and Canadian Privacy Reform

Restricting Covenants in Federal Workplaces

Global Privacy Sweep Highlights Growing Expectations for Children's Privacy Online

Courts Continue Close Scrutiny of Privacy Class Actions

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