Canada: M&A/Private Equity

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Oasis: The Test For OSC’s Public Interest Power
The Capital Markets Tribunal has established a two-part test for making public interest orders in enforcement proceedings even when no securities law violation has occurred. This landmark decision in Oasis World Trading Inc. clarifies when regulators can intervene based on conduct that undermines core principles of securities law and creates effects with a public dimension, potentially reshaping how proprietary trading firms approach supervision and compliance systems.
Canada Commercial
TL
Torys LLP
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Avantage concurrentiel par Blakes : mise à jour de juillet 2026
Le Bureau de la concurrence du Canada intensifie ses activités d'application de la loi avec 116 examens de fusions réalisés au premier semestre 2026, une enquête sur les contrôles de propriété d'Empire Company Limited dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement alimentaire, et la publication de nouvelles lignes directrices sur les cartels. Les développements récents incluent également une entente par voie de consentement avec BVD Petroleum concernant l'acquisiti
Canada Anti-trust
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Vente d’entreprise : quand une erreur sur la valeur ne permet pas de remettre en cause la transaction
Quebec contract law requires parties to consent freely and with full knowledge for a contract to be valid. While errors can sometimes vitiate consent, not all mistakes justify judicial intervention. This analysis examines when economic errors in business sales allow parties to challenge transactions versus when they must bear the consequences of their commercial decisions.
Canada Litigation
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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PWHL And Outside Capital: Structure, Strategy, And What Comes Next
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) secured its first outside investment of over $100 million USD from Kilmer Sports Ventures and Ilitch Companies in June 2026, marking one of the largest disclosed financings of a North American women's sports league. This strategic partnership brings established real-estate and operational expertise to support the league's expansion from eight to twelve teams while maintaining its single-entity structure. The investment provides crucial validation and financial s
Canada Commercial
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Gowling WLG
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The Evolving Healthcare Deal Landscape
Healthcare M&A in Canada is experiencing a significant transformation, with total deal values surging from $4.5 billion to over $12 billion as pharmaceutical companies navigate patent cliffs and pursue revenue-generating assets. As artificial intelligence reshapes transaction assessments and intellectual property diligence becomes increasingly complex, dealmakers must adopt multidisciplinary approaches that integrate regulatory, data governance, and technology considerations into their strategic evaluations
Canada Commercial
TL
Torys LLP
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The PE Playbook: Translating AI Risk Into Deal Structure
Private equity sponsors investing in AI-driven platforms face unique challenges that traditional software acquisition playbooks fail to address. From assessing training data rights and third-party dependencies to structuring earn-outs tied to algorithmic performance, sponsors must adapt their approach across the entire investment lifecycle to protect deal value and execute post-close strategies.
Canada Commercial
OH
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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Business Sale: Understanding The Investment Canada Act
Against a backdrop of globalized trade and cross-border transactions, many Québec businesses are drawing interest from foreign buyers and international capital. These transactions raise complex regulatory issues under the Investment Canada Act, a federal law that governs all investments made in Canada by non-Canadians, with requirements that extend far beyond what many business owners anticipate.
Canada Commercial
BB
BCF Business Law
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