Canada: Shareholders

Being a director or officer of a company comes with many responsibilities – responsibilities that if not met are increasingly resulting in claims directly against directors and officers.

Bien des facteurs doivent être pris en compte au moment de réaliser une opération de fusion et acquisition (« F&A ») au Canada, notamment s'assurer de respecter les lois applicables...

On September 15, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") issued a no-action letter confirming that it would not recommend enforcement action against Exxon Mobil Corporation...

2024 was a robust year for private equity investment in Canada, with the highest investment levels in the last seven years including eight mega deals for a total of CAD19...

This guide provides a high-level overview of private investments in Canadian public equities (PIPE), including common areas of negotiation, strategic...

The Alberta Securities Commission's (ASC) decision in Re Greenfire Resources Ltd., 2025 ABASC 104 (Greenfire) offers important guidance for mergers and acquisitions...

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has released a notable ruling in Re Greenfire Resources Ltd addressing (1) the private agreement exemption (the Exemption) under Canada's takeover bid regime (the TOB Regime), and (2) directors' duties in the securities law context.

A holding company (often called a Holdco) is a corporation that holds and controls assets typically shares of other companies rather than engaging in active business operations. Unlike an operating company, a Holdco does not manufacture products or offer services; instead it "serves as a financial vessel that takes ownership and control of assets"

Shareholder disputes are among the most contentious of business conflicts, particularly in closely held corporations where personal and commercial relationships often intertwine.