Shareholders, Foreign Investment, Canada

Guide to Canadian Public Mergers and Acquisitions

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 3/28/2025

From navigating relevant legislation and regulators to choosing the right deal structure, there are many factors to consider in Canadian M&A deals. Our guide addresses the key challenges and questions businesses may encounter...more

New Canadian Economic Sanctions "Deemed Ownership" Rule Now in Force

Bennett Jones LLP on 6/28/2023

On June 22, 2023, Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 (formerly Bill C-47) received Royal Assent. Among the various other measures in this omnibus bill, the Act made significant amendments to Canada's autonomous sanctions...more

Critical Reporting Obligation: Canadian-Owned U.S. Corporations and Disregarded Entities

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 3/24/2021

Canadian persons and entities owning a significant interest in a U.S. corporation or U.S. entity classified as a “disregarded entity” for U.S. federal income tax purposes should ensure they are compliant with IRS Form 5472...more

Canadian Mergers and Acquisitions: FAQs and 2019 Trends

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 2/7/2019

The Blakes Canadian Mergers and Acquisitions: FAQs and 2019 Trends answers frequently asked questions regarding the regulation of public M&A in Canada and provides an outlook for what 2019 may hold based on significant...more

Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends to Watch in 2017

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 12/21/2016

Canadian M&A activity rose once again in 2016, surpassing a record-breaking 2015 to become the most active year in Canadian deal-making history. In terms of deal value, 2016 will be second only to the peak of 2007....more

Doing Business in Canada

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP on 10/3/2014

This Guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario. In some cases, this Guide also identifies issues...more