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Le 6 juin 2025, la Commission des valeurs mobilières de l’Ontario (la « CVMO ») a publié un projet de modification (disponible uniquement en anglais) visant le Règlement 48-501 de la CVMO – Négociations pendant les...more
The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) published for comment proposed amendments to OSC Rule 48-501 Trading during Distributions, Formal Bids and Share Exchange Transactions and proposed changes to the related companion...more
There is much happening in North America and internationally that is disrupting the traditional patterns of trade and investment. Yet, conversations around the world and in Canada remind us of some basic truths. There is...more
In connection with the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (“CSA”) recent measures to support the competitiveness of Canada’s capital markets, the CSA have announced an increase to the amount of funds that may be raised under...more
Canadian securities regulators recently implemented three blanket orders introducing exemptions intended to reduce friction for capital raising. Key among these improvements is an exemption that eliminates the requirement for...more
The Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has published for comment proposed amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to Part III - Original Listing Requirements and Part V - Special Requirements for Non-Exempt Issuers (“Part V”) of...more
Introduction - Les prêts de capital de risque jouent un rôle de premier plan sur le marché canadien du capital de risque, et la taille du marché des prêts de capital de risque continue de croître....more
Dans cette édition - Les prêts de capital de risque continuent d’avoir le vent dans les voiles et de jouer un rôle de premier plan sur le marché canadien du capital de risque....more
In Dealmaker’s Digest, read the top 10 latest developments in global transactions. We offer insights into M&A activity across industries and borders. Annual global M&A activity in 2024 rebounded significantly from 2023’s...more
Private M&A in Canada had another defining year in 2024, including increased regulatory scrutiny, significant activity in certain sectors and the rise of private capital. In the latest episode of our podcast, Blakes Partners...more
On May 3, 2024, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) released its 2024-2030 strategic plan (the “Plan”), which sets out the OSC’s goals and priorities for the next six years. The product of a detailed review process, it...more
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new...more
With the return of private equity activity to pre-pandemic levels in Canada, there has been a distinct shift in the way parties approach deal terms. Blakes Partners Rory ffrench and Rianna Ritchie walk us through some of the...more
The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) and Ernst & Young LLP recently published Artificial Intelligence in Capital Markets: Exploring Use Cases in Ontario (the “Report”), which examines current artificial intelligence...more
In 2023, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings have experienced a slowdown across Canada, on the heels of a historically strong year in 2022. In this post we look specifically at the province...more
The New Self-Regulatory Organization of Canada (“New SRO”) changed its name to “Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization” (“CIRO”) on June 1, 2023. The former Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada...more
A Q&A guide to private equity law in Canada. The Q&A gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the market; investment incentives for institutional and...more
Following a comment period and further review, CNSX Markets Inc. (the CSE) has received approval from the Ontario and British Columbia securities commissions to implement significant changes to its listing policies and forms....more
On October 12, 2022, Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd. (CCML) was approved as a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), the Canadian SRO for investment dealers. This is the first...more
As it kicked off its 50th annual gathering today, the World Economic Forum in Davos is facing some hard questions—both about the state of the ideals it has long espoused (“open borders, liberal democracy and free borders,” to...more
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published reforms to enhance the client-registrant relationship (Client Focused Reforms). The Client Focused Reforms amend National Instrument 31-103 Registration...more