Distressed M&A may offer a silver lining for both buyers and sellers ― if you look for that break in the clouds.

As we leave 2020 behind (and bid it a happy adieu), we recap the impacts of the pandemic on public mergers and acquisitions.

La pandémie de COVID-19 force les entreprises à revoir leur stratégie en matière de contrats afin de mieux se protéger.

On March 27, 2009, the Department of Finance Canada released regulations to provide temporary solvency funding relief for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans.

On June 4, 2009, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) provided the following direction:

On June 26, 2008, the Federal Court of Appeal released a unanimous decision in Cousins et al. v. Attorney General of Canada and Marine Atlantic Inc. (Marine Atlantic)

On July 12, 2010, the Canadian Parliament enacted the necessary legislation to remove foreign-ownership restrictions on Canadian satellite carriers.

On November 5, 2020, the Ontario government tabled its 2020 budget (Budget), which included a number of pension-related provisions regarding target benefits and a review...

Alberta's employment standards laws have changed significantly as of January 1, 2018. Among other things, periods of job-protected maternity ...

On Friday, November 29, 2013, the Ontario Ministry of Finance released a paper titled "Securing Our Future Strengthening Retirement Income in Ontario Through Pooled Registered Pension Plans".

The Blakes Arbitration group has a well-deserved reputation for effective, efficient and practical dispute resolution to shield you from risk and navigate complex situations.

Securities litigation in Canada continues to be informed by changes in both civil and regulatory law. It is important for businesses to stay informed of changes to limit their exposure to potentially...

In November 2021, Ontario passed legislation on disconnecting from work (DFW). The goal of the legislation is to ensure employees have adequate time away from work

As the spotlight on climate change intensifies, Canadian companies are facing additional scrutiny from regulators, investors and other stakeholders to meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.

Court actions and arbitrations in Canada are increasingly dealing with climate-change-related issues, including the impact of severe weather and changes in regulation.

Starting a company in the life sciences sector comes with its unique set of challenges and learning opportunities. From establishing a solid foundation built on a strong business case and clear legal documentation...

On April 27, 2023, Bill C-228, the Pension Protection Act (PPA), received royal assent and was proclaimed into force in Canada. Because the PPA fundamentally changes how pension obligations...

In the fast-paced realm of class action litigation, 2023 ushered in noteworthy changes, impacting businesses from provincial courts to global landscapes.

Privacy class actions are common in Canada. They can involve allegations under federal and provincial legislation, common law torts and Quebec civil law, following data breaches or other alleged breaches...

On September 22, 2021, Quebec's An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill 64) received Royal Assent after adoption by the Quebec National Assembly.