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The Evolving Healthcare Deal Landscape
Healthcare M&A in Canada is experiencing a significant transformation, with total deal values surging from $4.5 billion to over $12 billion as pharmaceutical companies navigate patent cliffs and pursue revenue-generating assets. As artificial intelligence reshapes transaction assessments and intellectual property diligence becomes increasingly complex, dealmakers must adopt multidisciplinary approaches that integrate regulatory, data governance, and technology considerations into their strategic evaluations
Canada Commercial
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Torys LLP
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2026 Proxy Season Summary: TSX-listed Companies And Shareholder Proposals
Canada's Big Six banks and major TSX issuers saw strong shareholder support for incumbent boards and management in their 2026 annual meetings, while facing increased scrutiny over AI governance, capital allocation, and shareholder rights. Though ESG-related proposals declined roughly 30% year-over-year, emerging themes around artificial intelligence oversight and meeting format transparency signal evolving investor priorities in the Canadian governance landscape.
Canada Commercial
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Dentons Canada LLP
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Assurance déclarations et garanties : quand en vaut-elle la peine?
Who bears the costs when a transaction goes wrong? The allocation of risks between buyer and seller regarding financial and operational responsibilities for the period preceding closing is at the heart of this answer. While parties can rely on a range of tools to structure and manage risks, representations and warranties insurance (RWI) is increasingly used in Canadian M&A transactions, protecting parties against financial losses resulting from a breach of a seller's representations or warranties.
Canada Commercial
MT
Miller Thomson LLP
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An Alter Ego Is Not Enough: Court Of Appeal Reaffirms Corporate Veil-piercing Remains Exceptional
The Québec Court of Appeal examines the stringent requirements for piercing the corporate veil under article 317 of the Civil Code of Québec, analyzing when complete shareholder control alone proves insufficient to disregard corporate personality. Through comparative analysis of recent jurisprudence, the decision clarifies the exceptional circumstances required to hold shareholders personally liable for corporate obligations.
Canada Commercial
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Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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2026 Proxy Season Summary: TSX-listed Companies And Shareholder Proposals
Canada's Big Six banks and major TSX issuers saw strong shareholder support for incumbent boards and management in their 2026 annual meetings, while facing increased scrutiny over AI governance, capital allocation, and shareholder rights. Though ESG-related proposals declined roughly 30% year-over-year, emerging themes around artificial intelligence oversight and meeting format transparency signal evolving investor priorities in the Canadian governance landscape.
Canada Commercial
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Dentons Canada LLP
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Gains En Capital Ou Dividendes Réputés ? Vos Clients Propriétaires D’entreprises Familiales Sont-ils Prêts Pour Les Nouvelles Règles Relatives Aux TIE ?
Les règles relatives aux transferts intergénérationnels d'entreprises au Canada offrent aux propriétaires d'entreprises privées l'une des stratégies de planification fiscale les plus avantageuses, mais aussi les plus complexes. Le choix de la bonne structure peut faire la différence entre gains en capital et dividendes réputés, tandis que toute erreur pendant la période de conformité peut entraîner un impôt rétroactif important.
Canada Tax
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Miller Thomson LLP
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Les gouvernements canadiens investissent dans l’innovation, le talent et la compétitivité nationale
Le gouvernement canadien et les provinces intensifient leurs efforts pour soutenir l'innovation nationale face aux perturbations géopolitiques et à la concurrence mondiale. De nouveaux programmes de financement, sources de capitaux et initiatives axées sur le talent visent à commercialiser la recherche, préserver la propriété intellectuelle canadienne et attirer des investissements dans des secteurs stratégiques comme l'IA, les sciences de la vie et la défense.
Canada Strategy
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Canadian Governments Invest In Innovation, Talent And Domestic Competitiveness
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,
Canada Finance
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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