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The Supreme Court of Canada has made major changes to the law of contract, of which all lawyers in Ontario ought to be aware.

Private international law and conflicts of laws rules give litigation counsel many tools to argue over the proper jurisdiction for a legal dispute.

The purchase and sale of a business can involve a plethora of financial risks – one of which is often mitigated by requiring a personal guarantee.

In Canada v Fairmont Hotels Inc, According to the SCC, a general intention to structure a transaction for favourable tax treatment will no longer justify rectification...

What options does one have when they discover that a term in a previously executed contract or written instrument was worded poorly, or incorrectly drafted?

The Court held that the duty to exercise discretion reasonably is imposed externally on the contractual relationship, and therefore the parties cannot contract out of it.

Whether you’re launching a startup or managing an established company, staying compliant with Canadian laws is an essential part of running a successful business. From corporate compliance and employment law to privacy obligations and commercial contracts, overlooking legal requirements can expose your business to unnecessary risk.

Canada's National Food Security Strategy introduces new federal funding streams and structural changes to the agri-food sector. The Bennett Jones Food Security Legal Readiness Framework examines five critical dimensions—supply-chain resilience, competition exposure, intellectual property, data governance, and regulatory strategy—that businesses must address to position investments for success. How can organizations navigate these intersecting legal and commercial considerations to capitalize on

Bill 46 is a proposed Act of the Ontario Legislature that amends 22 current Acts, ostensibly to "cut red tape". Schedule 11 of the Bill outlines amendments to the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (the "Act"). Bill 46 has received first reading and second reading will not take place until after the Legislature resumes sitting in October, 2025.

On November 9, 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced Bill 149, The Franchise Disclosure Act (the "Franchise Disclosure Act").

The Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act is one of several anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws aimed at fighting corruption in the extractive resource sector ...

In the Alberta Court of Appeal decision, Zerbin v Vrbanek, 2021 ABCA 317 ("Zerbin"), and the preceding trial decision (Zerbin v Vrbanek, 2020 ABQB 797),

We previously discussed the Court's decision in Yukon (Government of) v Yukon Zinc Corporation, 2020 YKSC 16, which opened the door to partial termination of agreements in a receivership...

The courts in both Ontario and British Columbia have determined that Wills containing a pour-over clause directing assets into a revocable or amendable trust are invalid.

Financing a pharmacy transaction involves complex decisions about loan structure, security arrangements, and regulatory compliance that extend far beyond simple interest rates.

On October 9, 2020, the Government of Canada announced plans to introduce legislation to create a new form of rent and mortgage support under a program entitled the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy

The enforcement risk profile today is not limited to borrower default. It increasingly turns on lender‑versus‑lender dynamics, with second mortgagees moving from passive stakeholders to active actors seeking to take out firsts and step into their position.