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Eldon J.
Bennett

Partner
  • ebennett@airdberlis.com
  • 416.865.7704
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  • Toronto Office
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Admitted to the Ontario Bar: 1978
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Eldon’s clients trust him with their most difficult issues. With more than 45 years of litigation experience, he is able to clearly identify risks and provide a path to resolving conflict. Eldon’s academic background, leadership skills and mix of public and private-sector experience make him a unique resource for clients facing business or legal challenges. 

Eldon represents a broad range of clients in industries as diverse as broadcasting, professional sport, mining and manufacturing.  As well, he has extensive experience in advising various levels of government and business organizations with respect to conflict of interest issues. He has held board positions in both the public and private sectors, as well as in the charitable sector. He is currently a director of a pharmaceutical company and a member of Board of the Niagara Parks Commission.

From 2006 to 2015, Eldon served as the firm’s Managing Partner and was a long-standing member of the Executive Committee.

Expertise

  • Cannabis
  • Workplace
  • Public Policy & Government Relations
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Representative Matters

Representative Matter

A&B Advises Amber Canada Inc. on its Entry into Canada's Marijuana Market

A&B advised Amber Canada Inc., a late-stage LP applicant under the ACMPR, with respect to startup work, including the company’s organization, shareholders’ agreement and initial round of seed-financing.

June 14, 2016

Representative Matter

Wesdome Gold Mines Completes Purchase of Two Gold Exploration Properties

On May 27, 2016, Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: WDO) and Canoe Mining Ventures Corp. (TSXV: CLV) announced that the parties completed a transaction whereby Wesdome purchased from Canoe Mining a 100% interest in the Coldstream Project and the Hamlin-Deaty Creek Property, which are near to Wesdome's Moss Lake properties located 100 kilometres due west of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.  

May 27, 2016

Professional Involvement

Professional Activities

  • Wesdome Gold Mines Limited, Director
  • Meltzer Automotive, Past Director

Memberships

  • American Association for Justice
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Canadian Liver Foundation, Past Director
  • Toronto Hospital Foundation, Past Director
  • Toronto Hospital Research Institute, Past Director

Education

  • JD, University of Toronto, 1976
  • PhD, Duke University, 1976
  • BA, York University, 1968
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