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Lincoln Caylor

Commercial Litigation and Fraud Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Nathan J. Shaheen

Commercial Disputes and Financial Crimes Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Dylan A. Gallant

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate

The federal government recently introduced <a href="https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/bill/C-2/first-reading">Bill C-2</a>, which is known as the Strong Borders Act. It maintains certain proposed amendments to the <a href="https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/sc-2000-c-17/latest/sc-2000-c-17.html">Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act</a> (the "PCMLTFA") introduced in the prior government's 2024 Fall Economic Statement and proposes various additional amendments.

The Strong Borders Act Seeks to Strengthen the Canadian AML Regime

The Strong Borders Act Seeks to Strengthen the Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Regime

Lincoln Caylor and Nathan J. Shaheen explore the evolving evidentiary threshold for Mareva injunctions in Canada in the Q2 2025 issue of Chambers Digest.

Chancery Lanes Chambers Digest

Mareva Injunctions in Canada: Now Easier to Get?

Richard B. Swan

Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Lawyer | Corporate Law

Shaan P. Tolani

Corporate Litigation & Investigations Lawyer

In September 2023, Chief Justice Morawetz of the Superior Court of Justice and Attorney General Doug Downey announced an initiative to undertake a comprehensive review of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, with a view to reducing delay in the Ontario judicial system and fostering greater access to justice.

Proposed Major Overhaul of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure

Upending the Ground Rules: Proposed Major Overhaul of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure

The recent <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://budget.canada.ca/update-miseajour/2024/report-rapport/FES-EEA-2024-en.pdf" target="_blank">Fall Economic Statement</a> announced the Liberal government’s intention to materially increase the financial (and other) penalties faced by designated individuals and entities doing business in Canada (known as “reporting entities”) that fail to meet the requirements of Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) regime. While the duration of the Liberal government’s remaining time in power is uncertain, the approach to AML of any Conservative government is unlikely to be less demanding. This is particularly true given the upcoming Mutual Evaluation of Canada by the Financial Action Task Force, which will assess the effectiveness of Canada’s AML regime regardless of the political party in power.

Canada Announces Significantly Increased Penalties for Money Laundering Failures

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

Canada and Alberta have finalized a Co-operation Agreement to streamline impact assessments and reduce duplication between federal and provincial processes. The framework advances a &ldquo;one project, one review&rdquo; approach aimed at improving efficiency, coordination and regulatory certainty for major projects.

Alberta and Canada Sign Co-operation Agreement to Reduce Assessment Duplication

Samantha Lush

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Alixe A.L. Cameron

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

Kateryna Korneliuk

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Calgary

Articling Student  

Mortgage agreements in Alberta commonly include waivers of Sections 49 and 52 of the Expropriation Act, which can significantly alter how compensation is allocated when land is expropriated. These clauses may shift financial risk from lenders to borrowers and affect entitlement to market value-based compensation and disturbance payments. This blog examines the legal enforceability of such waivers and highlights the importance of clear drafting and independent legal advice.

Drafting Cautiously Waiving Statutory Protections

Sections 49 and 52 of Alberta's Expropriation Act in Mortgage Agreements

Drafting Cautiously: Waiving Statutory Protections 

Sophie Virji

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Anna Lekach

The Tax Court of Canada&rsquo;s decision in ExxonMobil Canada Resources Company v. The King highlights the risks of imprecise language in internal corporate communications during CRA audits. The case demonstrates how seemingly innocuous statements can be misconstrued and relied upon to support reassessment positions. It underscores the importance of careful, deliberate drafting to mitigate audit risk and avoid unintended interpretations.

The Issue with Misconstrued Internal Statements

Learnings from ExxonMobil Canada Resources Company v. The King

Jacob Schroeter

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Quinn Rozwadowski

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Toronto

Articling Student

This article examines the Ontario Court of Appeal&rsquo;s decision in McDonald&rsquo;s v. North Elgin, confirming that landlords cannot terminate long-term leases due to missing Planning Act consent where the approval process remains ongoing. It highlights the importance of &ldquo;saving clauses,&rdquo; cooperation obligations, and the retroactive curing effect of consent under the Planning Act. The decision reinforces that parties must honour their contractual commitments despite administrative delays.

Anchored Down Long Term Leases and the Limits on Landlord Exit Rights

Anchored Down:  Long-Term Leases and the Limits on Landlord Exit Rights

David J. Wahl, FCIArb

Construction Arbitration & Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Christopher Petrucci

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Brian P. Reid

Construction & Energy Litigation Lawyer

The Alberta Court of King&rsquo;s Bench in Phoenix Treatment Systems Ltd v 1924613 Alberta Ltd confirmed that not all activities qualify as lienable work capable of extending lien deadlines under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. The decision reinforces that only work sufficiently connected to the construction process will extend the registration period. Parties should take care to accurately identify the last day of lienable work, as errors may invalidate an otherwise enforceable lien.

Lincoln Caylor and Shaan Tolani on Deterring Corruption Through Disclosure

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The Strong Borders Act Seeks to Strengthen the Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Regime

Mareva Injunctions in Canada: Now Easier to Get?

Upending the Ground Rules: Proposed Major Overhaul of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure

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Alberta and Canada Sign Co-operation Agreement to Reduce Assessment Duplication

Drafting Cautiously: Waiving Statutory Protections

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