The total number of Canadian M&A deals declined in the second quarter of 2025 as tariff disruption and uncertainty hampered dealmaking activity. However, the overall value of announced Canadian deals was up considerably in...more
7/17/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Canada ,
Capital Markets ,
Foreign Investment ,
International Trade ,
Mergers ,
Oil & Gas ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Tariffs ,
US Trade Policies
Quebec’s mid-market M&A landscape has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, with local buyers increasingly outbidding international investors for highly sought-after assets. This trend is fueled by a combination of...more
3/12/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Canada ,
Competition ,
Foreign Investment ,
Government Agencies ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Private Equity ,
Regulation
Despite current trade and geopolitical developments and uncertainties, Bennett Jones discusses opportunities for Canada’s mining industry in 2025 and beyond, including optimism driven by policy shifts and heightened demand in...more
There have been significant recent developments related to the treatment of foreign investments in the critical minerals sector, particularly by foreign state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and foreign-influenced private investors....more
On December 7, 2022, François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (the Minister), announced several proposed amendments to the national security regime under the Investment Canada Act (ICA)...more