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Le Sommet canadien de l’investissement signale de nouvelles occasions pour les entreprises
Le gouvernement fédéral canadien a organisé son premier Sommet de l'investissement en septembre 2026, marquant un tournant stratégique vers l'attraction de capitaux étrangers et le renforcement de la compétitivité économique. Cet événement historique a généré près de 500 milliards de dollars en engagements d'investissement et introduit de nouvelles mesures fiscales incitatives. Comment ces initiatives transformeront-elles le paysage r
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Snap Election, Strict Rules: Navigating Compliance While Engaging In B.C.’s Provincial Election
British Columbia's snap election on October 24, 2026, brings unprecedented compliance challenges for businesses seeking to engage in policy discussions. With some of Canada's strictest lobbying rules, stringent election financing laws, and new foreign influence regulations all converging during the campaign period, organizations must navigate a complex web of registration requirements, spending caps, and reporting obligations while avoiding significant legal and reputational risks.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Canada Investment Summit Signals New Opportunities For Business
On September 13–15, 2026, the Government of Canada hosted its inaugural Canada Investment Summit, convening global business leaders, institutional investors and senior government officials to showcase Canada as a premier destination for foreign direct investment. It marks the next step in federal economic policy — one that places investment, productivity and business competitiveness at the centre of Canada's agenda. The Summit was co-led by the two largest federal pension funds in Canada.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

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New Churchill Falls Agreement: Key Terms For Newfoundland And Labrador, Québec And Canadian Power Markets
Newfoundland and Labrador's House of Assembly has approved a landmark definitive cooperation and implementation agreement that would replace the 1969 Churchill Falls Power Contract, pair the redevelopment of Churchill Falls with the Gull Island project, and establish new transmission pathways through Québec. The agreement faces political uncertainty in Québec ahead of the October 2026 provincial election...
Canada Energy
BL
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Fiscal & Monetary Policy

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Blockchain Powered Payments: How Stablecoins, Tokenized Deposits, And Digital Payment Instruments Can Reshape The Canadian Payments Landscape
Fiat-backed stablecoins are rapidly emerging as viable payment alternatives, but without a clear Canadian regulatory framework, domestic digital payments risk being overshadowed by foreign-issued stablecoins. This discussion explores the regulatory, economic, and policy considerations necessary for Canada to establish a competitive blockchain-based payment system that maintains domestic control while harnessing the full potential of digital currency innovation.
Canada Technology
TL
Torys LLP
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Inward/ Foreign Investment

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Le Sommet canadien de l’investissement signale de nouvelles occasions pour les entreprises
Le gouvernement fédéral canadien a organisé son premier Sommet de l'investissement en septembre 2026, marquant un tournant stratégique vers l'attraction de capitaux étrangers et le renforcement de la compétitivité économique. Cet événement historique a généré près de 500 milliards de dollars en engagements d'investissement et introduit de nouvelles mesures fiscales incitatives. Comment ces initiatives transformeront-elles le paysage r
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Investing In Canada: Tax Considerations For Foreign Investors
Foreign companies and investors evaluating opportunities in Canada must consider how tax planning affects deal economics, financing flexibility, cash repatriation, treaty access and exit value. The structure and financing of an investment can significantly impact returns, flexibility and the ability to execute future growth plans, making early attention to these issues critical to avoid unnecessary cost and complexity.
Canada Tax
AB
Aird & Berlis LLP
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Vous aider à composer avec les complexités des examens de fusions
Blake, Cassels & Graydon présente un guide complet pour naviguer le processus d'examen des fusions au Canada, couvrant les considérations essentielles en matière de droit de la concurrence et d'investissement étranger. Cet outil de référence offre des conseils pratiques sur chaque étape d'une opération de fusion-acquisition, de la préparation initiale jusqu'au processus d'examen officiel par le Bureau de la concurrence.
Canada Anti-trust
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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