Canada: Venture Capital

Geopolitical disruptions and intensifying competition are driving Canadian governments to invest strategically in innovation, talent, and supply chain resilience. This edition explores recent regulatory developments in AI, employment law, financial services, and capital markets, while tracking the trend toward larger late-stage venture capital deals in 2026.

A convergence of geopolitical shifts, trade uncertainty and heightened industrial policy ambition has fundamentally altered the operating environment for Canadian businesses. How are federal and provincial governments responding with new funding programs, capital sources and talent initiatives to support the retention and growth of technology, intellectual property and human capital in Canada? This comprehensive overview examines recent strategic initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, life sciences,

Deciding when to incorporate your startup in Canada involves balancing legal protection, tax efficiency, and growth strategy. This guide examines the key factors founders should evaluate—from liability exposure and investor readiness to revenue thresholds and operational complexity—to determine the optimal timing for incorporation.

De récentes manchettes faisant état de la décision de la société Y Combinator de cesser temporairement d'investir dans des entreprises canadiennes ont suscité un débat quant à savoir si les jeunes entreprises canadiennes devraient transférer leur siège social aux États-Unis.

BCF acted on behalf of Celystra Pharma Inc., a Québec-based biopharmaceutical company managed by Paul Lévesque, John Leasure, and Philippe Dubuc, as part of an equity investment...

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.

In 2023, over $147 billion was contributed to Canadian tax-exempt registered plans, including registered retirement savings plans ("RRSPs"), registered...

The Minister of Finance (Canada), the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, presented the Government of Canada's (the "Federal Government") 2025 Federal Budget ("Budget 2025") on November 4, 2025 ("Budget Day").

On November 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, released Budget 2025-Our Plan: Building Canada Strong.