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Kwang Lim

Corporate and Securities Lawyer

Vancouver Managing Partner

Angela Blake

M&A, Securities and Corporate Finance Lawyer

Partner

Laura James

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

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

Financial Services & Regulatory Lawyer

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

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

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

Christine Plante

Employment Lawyer | HR Legal Counsel

Sara G. Parchello

Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Tami Oguntona

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Calgary 

Articling Student 

Bill C-31 proposes significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code that would prohibit most post-employment non-compete clauses and potentially other employment-related restrictions in federally regulated workplaces. While the legislation has not yet been enacted, employers should begin assessing the potential impact of the proposed changes, including the limited exemptions available for certain business transactions and senior executive roles.

Restricting Covenants in Federal Workplaces

Proposed Updates to Canada Labour Code Expected To Prohibit Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants

Ruth E. Promislow

Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI Lawyer

Caroline Poirier

IT, Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer

Suzie Suliman

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate, Trademark Agent

The 2025 GPEN Sweep highlights growing global scrutiny of how digital platforms handle children&rsquo;s personal information, revealing increased data collection alongside limited safeguards. While improvements have been made in areas such as account deletion, significant gaps remain in effective age assurance, transparency, and protective design. The findings signal that regulators are likely to intensify guidance and enforcement efforts to better protect children&rsquo;s privacy online.

Global Privacy Sweep Highlights Growing Expectations for Childrens Privacy Online

Global Privacy Sweep Highlights Growing Expectations for Children's Privacy Online

Nina Butz

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Jackson Spencer

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

This article highlights recent decisions demonstrating courts&rsquo; strict approach to certifying privacy class actions in Canada. It shows how failures to establish an identifiable class, viable claims, or compensable harm can be fatal at certification. The rulings reaffirm courts&rsquo; gatekeeping role and signal continued challenges for plaintiffs advancing privacy-based claims.

Courts show Continued Commitment to Closely Scrutinizing Proposed Privacy Class Actions

Recent Decisions Reinforce Certification Challenges

Courts Continue Close Scrutiny of Privacy Class Actions

Emrys Davis

Competition & Antitrust Litigation Lawyer

Ana Nizharadze

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

This article examines the growing wave of drip pricing class actions following recent amendments to the Competition Act. It analyzes key Federal Court decisions that clarify how courts assess &ldquo;unattainable prices,&rdquo; fixed and obligatory fees, and damages at the certification stage. With several appeals and new cases underway, these rulings offer early guidance on how disclosure obligations may evolve in 2026 and beyond.

From First Price to Final Cost Drip Pricing Cases on the Rise

"Drip Pricing" Cases on the Rise

From First Price to Final Cost

Lukas VanDusen

Competition & Antitrust Lawyer | Foreign Investment

This article reviews the Competition Tribunal&rsquo;s first decision interpreting the new public interest standing provisions under the Competition Act. It establishes a three-part test for leave and emphasizes the need for a strong evidentiary record, including a viable litigation plan and demonstrated capacity to pursue complex claims. The decision underscores the Tribunal&rsquo;s gatekeeping role while providing guidance for future applicants and respondents.

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