Canada: Strategy

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) recently introduced the Major Projects Identification Committees (MPIC) process to keep up with increasing digitization and electricity demand in Ontario.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is pleased to provide you with the latest Legislative Update, our online briefing on changes to federal and provincial legislation.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them.

In this episode, Ellen Bessner and Brendan Monahan dig into one of the biggest barriers to effective financial planning: lack of communication between investors and advisors.

Ontario's local distribution company sector faces unprecedented consolidation pressure driven by $30 billion in capital requirements for grid modernization. Municipal governments selling utility assets must navigate the "windfall trap"—political pressure to spend proceeds on short-term projects rather than preserving long-term value. Strategic deployment of sale proceeds into independent endowment funds offers municipalities a path to convert depreciating infrastructure into perpetual revenue streams

In this episode, Ellen Bessner and Brendan Monahan dig into one of the biggest barriers to effective financial planning: lack of communication between investors and advisors. Both sides often avoid reaching out — investors don't want to "bother" their advisor, and advisors worry about appearing intrusive.

Torys law firm celebrates the graduation of its sixth cohort from the exclusive Torys-Rotman Business Leadership Program, a comprehensive training initiative designed to enhance lawyers' strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and client relationship skills through interactive modules and collaborative learning experiences.

Heather Barnhouse welcomes Marion Fyshe, Vice President of Business Development at McNish Steel, to discuss her journey from philosophy student to family business leader. Marion shares insights on managing family dynamics in business, the importance of intentional communication, and how relationship-driven business development fuels multigenerational success. The conversation explores core values, innovation, and practical advice for building trust in family enterprises.

In this episode, Ellen Bessner and Brendan Monahan dig into one of the biggest barriers to effective financial planning: lack of communication between investors and advisors. Both sides often avoid reaching out — investors don't want to "bother" their advisor, and advisors worry about appearing intrusive.

Torys law firm celebrates the graduation of its sixth cohort from the exclusive Torys-Rotman Business Leadership Program, a comprehensive training initiative designed to enhance lawyers' strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and client relationship skills through interactive modules and collaborative learning experiences.

In this episode of the Financial Prosperity Podcast, Ellen Bessner and guest Bryan Borzykowski* explore one of the most overlooked drivers of successful financial planning: whether your financial advisor truly cares. They unpack why money is emotional, how poor communication increases financial stress, and why investors — especially entrepreneurs and sole earners — need advisors who combine technical expertise with empathy and emotional intelligence.

In this episode, Ellen Bessner and Brendan Monahan dig into one of the biggest barriers to effective financial planning: lack of communication between investors and advisors. Both sides often avoid reaching out — investors don't want to "bother" their advisor, and advisors worry about appearing intrusive.