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Kwang Lim

Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Vancouver Managing Partner

Angela Blake

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

Partner

Laura James

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

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

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

Lisa Kakoske

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

When starting a new business in British Columbia, there are several steps you will have to take to turn your business idea into a reality.

Starting a Business in British Columbia Key Steps and Considerations for Emerging Enterprises

Starting a Business in British Columbia: Key Steps and Considerations for Emerging Enterprises

Sarah E. Gilbert

Regulatory, Environmental and Health and Safety Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Julia E. Schatz

Commercial Litigation, Agribusiness, Arbitration, Real Estate, Construction and Environmental Litigation at Bennett Jones Toronto

Gatlin Smeijers

Environmental Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

On December 31, 2025, the Federal Government published the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. When they come into effect on June 30, 2026, the 2025 Regulations will repeal and replace the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012. The Federal Government published a proposed version of the 2025 Regulations in 2022 for public consultation.

Federal Government Publishes Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations

Federal Government Publishes Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025

William S. Osler KC

Capital Markets, Securities, M&A and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Drew C. Broughton

Corporate Commercial and M&A Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Audrix Arce

Articling Student

Recent changes to the Commissioner of Lobbying&rsquo;s interpretation of the federal Lobbying Act significantly lower the threshold for mandatory lobbyist registration. As of January 2026, organizations may be required to register if employees collectively spend as little as eight hours lobbying within a four-week period, including preparation and written communications. This update has important compliance implications for corporations and other organizations engaging with federal public office holders.

Expanded Federal Lobbyist Registration Requirements

Natalia E. Iamundo

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Alixe A.L. Cameron

Corporate Commercial and Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Troy Mack

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Rights of first refusal and rights of first offer are often used interchangeably, but they carry very different legal consequences in Alberta land transactions. This post explains how Alberta legislation and case law treat each right, why only a ROFR can support a caveat, and what parties should consider when structuring agreements to protect their interests.

Right of First Refusal vs Right of First Offer in Alberta Land Transactions

Right of First Refusal vs. Right of First Offer in Alberta Land Transactions 

Edward (Ted) Yoo

Intellectual Property Lawyer and Canada/US Patent and Trademark Agent at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Partner, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Ahmed Elmallah

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Counsel, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Joshua Kim

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Edmonton

The Alberta Court of King&rsquo;s Bench decision in SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther confirms that intellectual property includes confidential processes, trade secrets and institutional know-how. The Court&rsquo;s injunction highlights the power of confidentiality agreements and the irreparable harm that can result from misuse of confidential information.

Protecting Your Proprietary Information Lessons from SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther

Protecting Your Proprietary Information: Lessons from SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther

Shahrose Javed

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Andrew L. Jeanrie

Commercial Real Estate and Infrastructure Development Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Inclusionary zoning is a planning tool that requires certain new residential developments to include a prescribed percentage of affordable housing units.&nbsp;IZ was introduced as a unique zoning tool for Ontario&mdash;it would use zoning bylaws not only to dictate the uses permitted in a given area, but also as a tool to control the market price of what that zoning permits. 
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Ontario Moves to Pause Inclusionary Zoning Obligations

Inclusionary Zoning in Ontario: Ontario Moves to Pause Inclusionary Zoning Obligations 

CLEBC Mergers and Acquisitions 2024

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