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2026 Private Capital Hot Topics: Key Takeaways

Davies partners recently presented on fund formation, fundraising, M&A and secondaries going into 2026 for the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA).

Canada Commercial

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Proxy Season Guide 2026

The 2026 edition of our Securities and Corporate Finance group's Proxy Season Guide sets out legislative, regulatory and advisory developments in respect of corporate governance...

Canada Commercial

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Dentons Canada LLP

"Time Of The Essence" Clauses Head To The Supreme Court

A "time is of the essence" (TOE) clause may be the most contentious boilerplate provision in Canadian contract law, judging by the volume of Canadian case law that it has generated.

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Well-Known Seasoned Issuers Understanding The New Prospectus Regime

The Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") have adopted amendments (the "Amendments") to National Instrument 44-102 Shelf Distributions ("NI 44-102"), Companion Policy 44-102CP...

Canada Commercial

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Navigating Recruitment While Staying True To Yourself

Canada Commercial

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Lerners LLP

Canada's Modern Slavery Act: Key Updates From Public Safety Canada Ahead Of The May 31, 2026 Reporting Deadline

Canada Commercial

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Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

Service Agreements And Cost Recovery Clauses: What Businesses Need To Know Before Signing

Canada Commercial

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Watson Goepel LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series A Stage (Video)

Canada Commercial

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series C And Later Stage (Video)

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Tariffs, Tech And Turnarounds: Canada-US Cross‑border M&A In 2025

Worldwide Commercial

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Dentons Canada LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series B Stage (Video)

Canada Commercial

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Seed Stage (Video)

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Governance Insights: 10 Legal Updates GCs, Boards And Investors Need To Know

Canada Commercial

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

The Business Owner's Guide To Keeping Legal Costs Under Control

Canada Commercial

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Watson Goepel LLP

Regulatory Incentives For Ontario Distributors To Encourage DER Integration Through Non-wires Solutions

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Torys LLP

A Guide To Canadian Corporate Dividend Tax Strategy

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Expropriation Law: Important Notice For Homeowners

Canada Real Estate

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McQuarrie

Province Launches First IESO-led Competitive Process For Underwater High Voltage Transmission Line In Toronto

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Aboriginal Title Gives Way To Private Interests In New Brunswick

Canada Government

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Gowling WLG

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Charities & Non-Profits

Surge In Federal Lobbying Registrations Projected With Lowered Registration Threshold—effective January 19, 2026

On July 16, 2025, Nancy Bélanger, the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada released updated guidance that significantly lowered the "significant part of duties"...

Canada Commercial

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Gowling WLG

Quatre mesures touchant les organismes de bienfaisance à surveiller en 2026. Deux d'entre elles sont déjà en cours!

Au revoir 2025 : sur le plan des nouvelles marquantes, 2025 a été une année relativement décevante pour les organismes de bienfaisance et les organisations à but non lucratif au Canada.

Canada Commercial

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Miller Thomson LLP

Four Charities Stories To Watch In 2026, Including Two Happening Now

Goodbye, 2025: when it came to big announcements, 2025 was a relatively underwhelming year for Canada's charities and non-profits. But what will 2026 hold for the sector?

Canada Commercial

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Miller Thomson LLP

Donor-advised Funds In Canada: CAGP Releases New Guide For Donors, Charities, And Advisors

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Comment dissoudre volontairement une organisation à but non lucratif constituée sous le régime fédéral

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

How To Voluntarily Dissolve A Federal Not-for-profit Corporation

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Reflecting On Stamford Kiwanis: Charitable Exemption Broadened

Canada Commercial

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Helping Charities Maximize Donations Towards The End Of 2025 – What You Need To Know

Canada Commercial

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Cassels

The Hidden Legal Risks Behind Restricted Donations: What Every Non-profit Needs To Know

Canada Commercial

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Miller Thomson LLP

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M&A/Private Equity

2026 Private Capital Hot Topics: Key Takeaways

Davies partners recently presented on fund formation, fundraising, M&A and secondaries going into 2026 for the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA).

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

"Time Of The Essence" Clauses Head To The Supreme Court

A "time is of the essence" (TOE) clause may be the most contentious boilerplate provision in Canadian contract law, judging by the volume of Canadian case law that it has generated.

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Canada's Modern Slavery Act: Key Updates From Public Safety Canada Ahead Of The May 31, 2026 Reporting Deadline

Public Safety Canada ("PSC") has released updated guidance (the "Updated Guidance") under Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the "Modern Slavery Act")...

Canada Commercial

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Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

Tariffs, Tech And Turnarounds: Canada-US Cross‑border M&A In 2025

Worldwide Commercial

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Dentons Canada LLP

Governance Insights: 10 Legal Updates GCs, Boards And Investors Need To Know

Canada Commercial

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Top 10 Compliance Tips For Your 2026 Report Under The Supply Chains Act

Canada Commercial

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Gowling WLG

Navigating Lease Due Diligence: Key Considerations Upon Amalgamations

Canada Real Estate

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Dale & Lessmann LLP

Good Faith In M&A Deals At The Supreme Court Of Delaware: A Canadian Perspective

Canada Commercial

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Secondary Transactions In Private Equity: Planning, Governance And Exit Readiness

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Compliance

Service Agreements And Cost Recovery Clauses: What Businesses Need To Know Before Signing

Many service agreements outline pricing, timelines, and deliverables—but often overlook one critical protection: the cost recovery clause.

Canada Commercial

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Watson Goepel LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series A Stage (Video)

If your company is at the Series A stage in your fundraising, there are some important steps to consider as you progress in your development.

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series C And Later Stage (Video)

If your company is at the Series C stage or beyond, your commercial, compliance and other strategic needs will continue to evolve.

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Surge In Federal Lobbying Registrations Projected With Lowered Registration Threshold—effective January 19, 2026

Canada Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Quatre mesures touchant les organismes de bienfaisance à surveiller en 2026. Deux d'entre elles sont déjà en cours!

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Expanding Your Franchise Into Canada: Key Legal Differences For U.S. Franchisors

Canada Commercial

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Hiding In The Shadows: The Perils Of Shadow AI On Your Organization

Canada Technology

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Bennett Jones LLP

Alberta Opens The Door To Expanded Safe Harbour Defence For Climate-Related Statements

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

OHA Ten Tips For Hospital Governance Compliance

Canada Commercial

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Venture Capital

2026 Private Capital Hot Topics: Key Takeaways

Davies partners recently presented on fund formation, fundraising, M&A and secondaries going into 2026 for the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA).

Canada Commercial

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Fasken's Exit Insights

We are excited to share the first edition of Fasken's Exit InSights, a first-of-its-kind report analyzing Canadian venture capital-backed and high-growth technology company M&A trends.

Canada Commercial

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Fasken

Quantum Computing Investments Aligning With Canada's Defence Priorities

The Canadian government recently formalized its commitment to the quantum computing sector with the launch of Phase 1 of the Canadian Quantum Champions Program (CQCP)...

Canada Government

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Bennett Jones LLP

Sur la cible : Perspectives du capital-investissement pour 2026 | 10e édition

Canada Commercial

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

On Target: 2026 Private Equity Outlook 10th Edition

Canada Commercial

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Federal Budget 2025: Strengthening Canada's Innovation, AI, And Intellectual Property Ecosystem

Canada Technology

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Policy, Dual-Use And DefTech Drive A New Era For Private Capital In Defence

Canada Government

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Bennett Jones LLP

Budget 2025: Restructuring Of The Qualified Investment Regime

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McMillan LLP

Selected Tax Measures In The 2025 Federal Budget - Canada

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Fasken

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Latest Videos

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Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series C And Later Stage (Video)

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Sideline Conversations: Behind The Draw (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Your First Moves Matter: Navigating Disputes With Strategy (Video)

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Prowse Barrette

The Power Of Mentorship (Video)

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

CPD ACCREDITED Webinar - Panel: Resources Available To Survivors (Video)

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Gluckstein Lawyers

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