Timely Topics with McCarthy Tétrault curates our latest insights to help you stay informed of developments that can affect your business. Please contact us if you have any questions on the topics below.
Here are this month's trending topics:
Private Equity
The forces shifting private equity fundraising
In addition to institutional investors, the private equity fundraising pool now includes numerous high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and increasingly, retail investors. What's driving this shift and how will the market respond to this new influx of capital? Our article looks at the next frontier of PE fundraising.
The private equity market is as dynamic as ever. Find out more in On Target: 2025 Private Equity Outlook, incorporating data analysis and commentary from our market-leading National Private Equity Group.
Cyber/Data
Avoid serious privacy breaches with our new insights series
Privacy breaches are serious business and increasingly sophisticated. Regulations are racing to keep up. Our new series prepares you to operate in an uncertain digital landscape, covering privacy breach class actions, legislative changes, insurance trends, and more.
Don't let avoidable privacy breaches harm your organization's customers or reputation. Talk to a member of our leading Cyber/Data Group to stay prepared and develop effective response strategies.
Environmental Law
Canadian plastics producers, get ready to report
Canadian producers of plastic that will end up in "residential waste streams" must submit their first annual report by September 29, 2025. This is Phase 1 of the Federal Plastics Registry and covers importers, manufacturers, and distributers of single-use plastic, plastic packaging, and electronic and electrical equipment. Find out what you need to report or if you're exempt under the new obligations.
The activities and entities covered by the new system are broad and varied. Speak to the authors Cindy Vaillancourt or Gwenyth Wren to find out if and what you must report.
Indigenous Legal Matters and Projects
Big opportunities for Indigenous project financing
Recent billion-dollar expansions in federal and provincial financing initiatives for Indigenous projects could fuel a boom in Indigenous equity investments. Learn about areas of expanded project eligibility, recent legislative updates, and where new investment opportunities are arising across Canada.
These initiatives present significant opportunities for Indigenous proponents and their business partners. Talk to Robert J. Brant and Lynn Parsons, Co-heads of our Indigenous Projects & Transactions Group, for advice.
International Trade and Investment
Canada expropriates Russian aircraft
In a first among G7 countries, the Canadian government has formally begun to seize Russian property, the Antonov AN-124 aircraft stranded at Toronto Pearson International Airport. It's the first attempt under federal powers targeting sanctioned individuals, in this case from Russia and related to its war on Ukraine. Find out why Canada's allies are paying close attention to the move.
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