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Routes to the Public Markets in Canada: IPO, SPAC, CPC or RTO

Much has been written about when a business should go public and the considerations that inform that choice. Assuming the decision to go public has been made, second in importance to that determination is how a private...more

CSA Continuous Disclosure Review Program Highlights Common Disclosure Deficiencies

On October 29, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued Multilateral Staff Notice 51-361 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2020, and 2019. The notice is part of the CSA's continuous disclosure review...more

Going-Private in Canada

A going-private transaction converts a public company into a private company, eliminating the public shareholders and consolidating share ownership under one or a few shareholders....more

The Re-Emergence of the PIPE Deal

Volatile stock markets, COVID-19 and the oil price crash, along with billions of dollars in unallocated investment capital, have combined to create a unique public company investment opportunity in Canada. The economic...more

7/9/2020  /  Canada , PIPEs , Private Investigators

Key Considerations for Private Investments in Public Companies (PIPEs) in Canada

To assist interested parties in navigating a private investment in public equity (PIPE) transaction in Canada, we have prepared the following summary of key considerations. What is a PIPE Transaction? - PIPE...more

6/18/2020  /  Canada , PIPEs , Private Investigators

Key Considerations for Going-Private Transactions in Canada

To assist interested parties in navigating a going-private transaction in Canada, we have prepared the following summary of key considerations. What is a Going-Private Transaction? A going-private transaction converts a...more

Alberta's Leadership in Decarbonization

World's Largest Capacity CO2 Pipeline Operational - The Success - On June 2, 2020, the $1.2 billion Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL) became operational. The ACTL is part of an integrated system designed to capture and...more

TSX Provides Temporary Relief to Issuers Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak

On March 23, 2020, the staff at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) issued Staff Notice 2020-0002, which provides guidance on further measures the TSX is undertaking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the TSX...more

Cannabis IPO Checklist

With their access to local and global investors and finance opportunities for companies at all stages, Canada’s world leading cannabis capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity. While Canada has several public listing...more

Renewable Energy & Clean Technology Initial Public Offering

Canada’s world leading renewable energy and clean technology capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global investors, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and sophisticated...more

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Initial Public Offering Checklist

Canada’s world leading oil and gas capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global natural resources, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and sophisticated technical...more

Oilfield Services Initial Public Offering Checklist

Canada’s world leading oilfield services capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global investors, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and sophisticated technical know-how....more

Alberta Asks Private Sector to Build New Refinery

Expressions of Interest (EOI) accepted until February 8, 2019 - On December 11, 2018, the Alberta government issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to determine private sector interest in building or expanding a refinery...more

Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Initial Public Offering Checklist

Canada’s world leading renewable energy and clean technology capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global natural resources, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and...more

Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Initial Public Offering Checklist

Canada’s world leading oil and gas capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global natural resources, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and sophisticated technical...more

Oil & Gas Services Initial Public Offering Checklist

Canada’s world leading oil and gas capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global natural resources, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and sophisticated technical...more

Doing Business in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Belarus

On February 16, 2017, Bennett Jones hosted a networking lunch with the Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association to discuss recent Canadian project experience in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Belarus. ...more

The Upstream Oilfield Services Industry in Western Canada - A Backgrounder

Described by The Economist as “the unsung masters of the oil industry,” oilfield services are an integral and indispensable part of the oil and natural gas industry in Western Canada. Oilfield services companies are involved...more

Buying To Sell: Private Equity Sponsor Exits

According to Pitchbook Data, Inc., Canadian private equity sponsor exit activity in 2015 reflected a year-over-year jump of more than 20 percent in volume. In addition, S&P Capital IQ data for Q3 2016 shows a year-over-year...more

Oil & Gas Services Initial Public Offering Guide

Canada’s world leading oil and gas capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global natural resources, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and sophisticated technical...more

Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Initial Public Offering Guide

Canada’s world leading renewable energy and clean technology sector capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global natural resources, finance opportunities for companies at all stages,...more

Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Initial Public Offering Guide

Canada’s world leading oil and gas capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global natural resources, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and sophisticated technical...more

Reserves Reports and Asset Write-Downs – Legal Consequences for Public Companies

Summary - - Low oil prices may have a significant impact on reserves reports, financial statements and reserves based credit facilities of oil-weighted energy companies in Canada. How will reserves reports and...more

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