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Kwang Lim

Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

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Angela Blake

M&A, Securities and Corporate Finance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

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Laura James

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

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M&amp;A activity in Canada rebounded in Q3 2025, with total deal value rising sharply year-over-year. Our update explores shifting deal structures, the rise of earnouts, cross-border dynamics, and the sectors driving growth.

Canadas Q3 2025 MA Landscape

Canada's Q3 2025 M&A Landscape

Andrew L. Jeanrie

Commercial Real Estate and Infrastructure Development Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Samuel Judson

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

On May 12, 2025, the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the "Minister"), introduced Bill 17—the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 ("Bill 17"). On June 5, 2025, Bill 17 received royal assent. As a whole, Bill 17 is an omnibus bill that amends multiple statutes with respect to infrastructure, housing, and transit, aiming to accelerate the construction of infrastructure and homes while supporting economic and community growth.

Bill 17 Building Even Smarter and Faster than Before

Bill 17: Building Even Smarter and Faster Than Before?

Simon Grant

Banking & Finance Lawyer, Fintech Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

In order to carry on business in Canada as a payment service provider (PSP) in September 2025, PSPs are required by the Retail Payment Activities Act to register with the Bank of Canada through PSP Connect on the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bankofcanada.ca/core-functions/retail-payments-supervision/supervisory-framework-registration/" target="_blank">Bank of Canada website</a>. We discussed this new requirement in more detail in our <a href="/Insights/Blogs/Fintech-in-Canada-Q3-2024">Q3 2024 edition</a> of Fintech in Canada.

Fintech in Canada Q1 2025

Andrew Bozzato

Corporate, M&A, Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Jean Tessier

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Montreal

On May 14, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.securities-administrators.ca/news/csa-expands-capital-raising-options-for-listed-issuers/#BO45935" target="_blank">Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935</a> Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, a change that will significantly increase the capital-raising limit for listed issuers wishing to utilize the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption to access Canadian capital markets.

CSA Significantly Increases the Capital Raising Limit Under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption

CSA Significantly Increases the Capital-Raising Limit Under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption

Jessica B. Horwitz

International Trade Lawyer, Customs Lawyer, Regulatory Lawyer, Anti-Corruption and Economic Sanctions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

FINTRAC imposed a record $176.9 million penalty on cryptocurrency exchange Cryptomus for thousands of AML/KYC violations. The case underscores regulators&rsquo; increasing focus on compliance, with additional sanctions from the BCSC for operating without registration. Exchanges serving Canadian clients must ensure strict adherence to AML, KYC and securities laws to avoid similar consequences.

176 9 million fine against cryptocurrency exchange from FINTRAC demonstrates costs of non compliance

C$176.9 Million Fine Against Cryptocurrency Exchange From FINTRAC Demonstrates Costs of Non-Compliance

David J. Wahl, FCIArb

Construction Arbitration & Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Christopher Petrucci

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Alex Payne

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The Ontario Superior Court in Feldt Electric Ltd v Gorbern Mechanical Contractors held that non-compliance with an adjudicator&rsquo;s determination does not automatically invalidate a lien. The decision underscores the importance of jurisdiction and procedural fairness in construction disputes under Ontario&rsquo;s prompt payment and adjudication regime.

Liening on Fairness

Lorelei Graham

Food and Agribusiness Lawyer, IP Lawyer, Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Michelle Galati

Corporate Commercial and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Investment in agribusiness experienced a boom in the early 2020s, when investor enthusiasm for food security, supply chain resilience and agricultural innovation surged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Venture capital deployed unprecedented levels of funding into agrifood technology, while private equity groups targeted food processing, logistics and packaging platforms. At its peak, Canadian venture funding across the economy reached record highs in 2021 and 2022, and agribusiness was a direct beneficiary of that exuberance.

AI and Tech Are Powering Agribusiness Deal Flow

Dominique Carli

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Wittington Investments has launched a C$100 million fund to support Canadian food producers with equity or debt financing. Success depends on legal readiness, from IP protection to governance, ensuring businesses are prepared to attract and secure investment.

Legal Readiness for Food Producers Navigating Wittington Investments C100M Fund

Legal Readiness for Food Producers: Navigating Wittington Investments’ C$100M Fund

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Bennett Jones Announcement Bennett Jones Names Five New Partners March 13, 2017 Authors Preet K. GillToronto Managing Partner Andrew L. JeanriePartner Kwang LimVancouver Managing Partner Jeremy A.J. RussellPartner From left: Kwang Lim, Andrew L. Jeanrie, Preet K. Bell, Jeremy A.J. Russell and Ranjeev S. Dhillon. Bennett Jones LLP is pleased to announce that five lawyers have been admitted to the partnership. They are based in the firm's Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver offices. “The admission of five new partners is a testament to the firm's ability to produce such talent, and to the character and quality of the individuals themselves,” says Hugh MacKinnon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bennett Jones. “We welcome each of them to the Bennett Jones partnership.” Bennett Jones' new partners are: Preet K. Bell, Toronto, Complex Legal Issues and Opinions Ranjeev S. Dhillon, Toronto, Corporate Commercial Andrew L. Jeanrie, Toronto, Real Estate Development and Infrastructure Kwang Lim, Vancouver, Corporate and Securities Jeremy A.J. Russell, Calgary, Financial Services and Corporate Commercial About Bennett Jones Bennett Jones is one of Canada's premier business law firms and home to over 380 lawyers and business advisors in nine offices. With exceptional experience in complex cross-border and international transactions, the firm is well equipped to advise foreign businesses and investors with Canadian ventures, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Media contact Peter Zvanitajs Senior Communications Advisor Bennett Jones T: 416 777 6128 \| C: 437 999 6214 E: zvanitajsp@bennettjones.com W: www.bennettjones.com Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. Authors Preet K. Gill, Toronto Managing Partner • Co-Head of Research & Opinions Practice Toronto • 416.777.6513 • gillp@bennettjones.com Andrew L. Jeanrie, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4814 • jeanriea@bennettjones.com Kwang Lim, Vancouver Managing Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5144 • limk@bennettjones.com Jeremy A.J. Russell, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3151 • russellj@bennettjones.com