Finance Law and Banking Law

When a borrower takes possession of leased farm equipment, uses it for a full harvest season, and makes payments—but never signs the certificate of acceptance—can the lease still be enforced? The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal addressed this exact question in Millhouse Farms Inc. v De Lage Landen Financial Services Canada Inc., reaffirming that acceptance by conduct can complete a contract even when formal paperwork remains incomplete.

Major changes to Canada's Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the "Act") came into effect on April 1, 2025.

In November 2024, draft amendments to the regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the "PCMLTFA") were published. These amendments were not unexpected...

Galantas Gold Corporation successfully closed a private placement offering of Units, attracting strategic and institutional investors including Eric Sprott, Ocean Partners UK Limited, and Melquart Limited. The proceeds will fund exploration and development work on gold and copper projects in Chile while supporting general corporate operations.

The Trump administration's attack against the Canadian economy may have more than just economic consequences.

The standard Canadian mid-market buyout transaction involves both a senior loan with a Canadian bank and the buyer contributing equity to fund the purchase price.

The Ontario Court of Appeal's January 2026 decision in Rabinowitz v. 2528061 Ontario Inc., 2026 ONCA 21, addresses three legal questions that frequently arise in commercial real estate disputes...

CMHC-insured financing remains one of the most attractive tools for multi-residential lending in Canada, offering lower rates, longer amortizations, and reduced capital requirements for lenders.

When a property is subject to multiple mortgages, can a second mortgagee protect their priority position against further advances made on a first mortgage?

Agnico Eagle's listing of contingent value rights on the Toronto Stock Exchange marks a groundbreaking development in Canadian capital markets, establishing the first-ever CVR listing on a Canadian exchange. This precedent-setting transaction demonstrates how mining companies can bridge valuation gaps in M&A deals through innovative securities structures that provide both liquidity and tax efficiency for investors. The listing through the TSX Sandbox program offers a blueprint for future resource sector tra

Borden Ladner Gervais S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L. (BLG) annonce l'arrivée de Nicholas Nevins et Christian Vieira comme associés au sein de son groupe Droit des sociétés et marchés financiers à Toronto.

On December 12, 2024, the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") filed a proposed rule change with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to modify Nasdaq Listing Rules 5405 and 5505 (the "Proposal").