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The Bre-X Mining Scandal, Part 4: The Bre-X Scandal: A Turning Point in Mining Compliance

The Bre-X mining scandal of the 1990s is one of history’s most infamous corporate fraud cases. Bre-X Minerals Ltd., a small Canadian company, falsely reported one of the largest gold deposits ever discovered in Indonesia,...more

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OSC Proposes New Rules for Distributing Funds Paid Under Disgorgement Orders

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The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) recently published for comment proposed rules and policies that would establish a process to distribute funds that the OSC receives under disgorgement orders to harmed investors. The...more

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5 Key Takeaways From the CFIUS 2023 Annual Report

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The report shows a decline in filings, new mitigation measures and conditions, and continued emphasis on monitoring and enforcement. On July 23, 2024, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)...more

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Canada's M&A Landscape Q2 2024: Special Edition on Québec

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In this special edition of Bennett Jones' quarterly M&A update, we look at deal activity and the investment climate in Canada with a focus on the Québec market. The second quarter of 2024 and the year so far has been one of...more

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Exempt Market Dealers Granted Limited Access to Prospectus Offerings

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Exempt Market Dealers (EMDs) in several Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia—can now, under certain conditions, participate in prospectus offerings as part of a selling...more

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La CVMO lance des initiatives afin de soutenir la mobilisation de capitaux par les entreprises en démarrage en Ontario

Dans le cadre de sa mission visant à favoriser la formation de capital et des marchés financiers concurrentiels, la Commission des valeurs mobilières de l’Ontario (la « CVMO ») a récemment lancé des initiatives temporaires...more

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OSC Introduces Initiatives to Support Capital Raising for Early-Stage Businesses in Ontario

As part of its mandate to foster capital formation and competitive capital markets, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has recently introduced certain time-limited initiatives to improve access to capital for early-stage...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 5

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Editor’s Note - Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Plugged In!  This month, we delve into the nuanced developments shaping the future of EVs, from strategic challenges to investment trends....more

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Investing in R&D-Stage Healthcare Companies: A Recap of BBHIC 2024

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It was another record-breaking year for the annual Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference (BBHIC) in Toronto. The event brought together premier healthcare companies and investors from Canada and around the world....more

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Canada's M&A Landscape and Deal Making Trends: Q1 2024

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United States and global M&A rebounded in the first quarter of 2024, powered by the return of mega deals worth US$10 billion or more. According to Bloomberg, global deal values are up about 21 percent year-on-year to more...more

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An Alternative Listing Strategy for U.S. and Canadian Capital Markets

U.S. emerging growth companies face many challenges in today’s dynamic capital market when considering going public. One historic obstacle has been the limited number of national exchanges available, with companies usually...more

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Cross-Border M&A Opportunities Favor the Prepared

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Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new...more

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Le Canada publie deux nouvelles politiques sur l’investissement étranger dans le secteur des médias numériques interactifs

Le 1er mars 2024, le gouvernement fédéral canadien a publié deux politiques qui auront des répercussions sur les investissements étrangers dans les secteurs canadiens des jeux vidéo, de la réalité virtuelle et des médias...more

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This Is Not a Simulation: Canada Releases New Policies for Foreign Investments in Interactive Digital Media

On March 1, 2024, the Canadian government issued two policies that will be consequential for foreign investment in the Canadian gaming, virtual reality and digital media sectors, indicating that such investments will be...more

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Modèle d’accès aux prospectus des émetteurs assujettis qui ne sont pas des fonds d’investissement : modifications définitives

Le 11 janvier 2024, les Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (les « ACVM ») ont publié la version définitive des modifications au Règlement 41-101 sur les obligations générales relatives au prospectus, au Règlement...more

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What’s Hot and What’s Not in Canadian Venture Capital Funding

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Key Findings - - U.S. investors show strong and sustained interest - Canadian government-backed funds lead domestic investment - Non-dilutive funding emerges as a dominant force - Majority of investments are in...more

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Fonds de capitaux privés : cinq tendances en matière de création de fonds et d’investissement

En 2023, les fonds de capitaux privés en gestion commune ont continué de constituer un excellent moyen pour les investisseurs d’investir dans différentes catégories d’actifs tout en diversifiant leurs placements. L’an...more

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Increased Investment Canada Act Review Thresholds Announced for 2024

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The Canadian government has increased the monetary thresholds to determine whether a net benefit review of a foreign investment in Canada is required under the Investment Canada Act for 2024. All acquisitions of control of...more

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CSA Finalizes Amendments to Implement Access Model for Prospectuses of Non-Investment Fund Reporting

On January 11, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published in final form amendments and changes to National Instrument 41-101 – General Prospectus Requirements, National Instrument 44-101 – Short Form...more

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Greater Flexibility for Reporting Issuers: Access Equals Delivery

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As an update to our blog post dated April 19, 2022, on January 11, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) published amendments implementing an "Access Equals Delivery" model (AED Model) to generally permit...more

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What You Need to Know About the Pension Investment Landscape in 2024

The new year brings new considerations for pension fund and sovereign investors. Below are a few key topics to keep in mind going into 2024...more

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Blakes upRound™ : Janvier 2024

Bienvenue à l'édition de septembre de l’infolettre Blakes upRound, une publication régulière dans laquelle le groupe Entreprises émergentes et capital de risque (« EÉ&CR ») de Blakes entend faire le point sur les...more

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Questions et réponses avec Paul Ciriello : Élaborer une stratégie de financement

Paul Ciriello, conseiller stratégique de notre cabinet et de nos clients, a répondu à nos questions détaillées sur le contexte actuel du financement, ainsi que sur ce qu’il faut faire, et ce qu’il faut éviter, en ce qui a...more

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Ready to Rebound: Canada's 2024 M&A Landscape

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While Canadian M&A activity continued to lag in 2023 as compared to 2021 and early 2022 in terms of transaction value and volume, as reflected in a significant downturn in exits in Q3, there remain a number of reasons for...more

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Blakes upRound™: December 2023

Welcome to the December edition of Blakes upRound, a regular publication from the Blakes Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (EC&VC) group that highlights legal developments relevant to venture investors and emerging...more

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