Deals | Canadian Lawyer

The following list includes information about announced deals that have a significant element or legal work that is Canada-based.

24 Mar 2025

Blue Ant Media goes public via reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media; management buys out studios

Deal TypeMerger & Acquisition

IndustryOther

Transaction ValueUndisclosed/Confidential

Firms InvolvedBennett Jones LLP, Stikeman Elliott LLP, Goodmans LLP, Torys LLP, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
24 Mar 2025

Purpose Unlimited acquires Steadyhand Investment Management

Deal TypeMerger & Acquisition

IndustryBanking/Finance

Transaction ValueUndisclosed/Confidential

Firms InvolvedOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
21 Mar 2025

CGI completes acquisition of Novatec

Deal TypeMerger & Acquisition

IndustryTech/Computer/IT

Transaction ValueUndisclosed/Confidential

Firms InvolvedHengeler Mueller, Gowling WLG
20 Mar 2025

Bell Canada issues $1.25 billion Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes

Deal TypePublic/Private Offering

IndustryInfrastructure

Transaction Value$ 1,250,000,000

Firms InvolvedStikeman Elliott LLP, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
20 Mar 2025

Rupert Resources completes $51.75 million bought deal offering

Deal TypePublic/Private Offering

IndustryMining

Transaction Value$ 51,750,000

Firms InvolvedBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
20 Mar 2025

Transport Canada and Justice Department drive forward Alto high-speed rail project structuring and procurement

Deal TypeFinancing/Investment

IndustryInfrastructure

Transaction Value$ 60,000,000,000

Firms InvolvedDentons Canada LLP, DLA Piper
19 Mar 2025

Synaptive Medical seeks CCAA protection with US$104 million debt amid financial turmoil

Deal TypeOther

IndustryHealthcare

Transaction ValueUndisclosed/Confidential

Firms InvolvedTorys LLP, McMillan LLP, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
19 Mar 2025

World Wide Carriers enters CCAA protection amid revenue decline, rising costs, and shareholder dispute

Deal TypeOther

IndustryTransportation

Transaction ValueUndisclosed/Confidential

Firms InvolvedReconstruct LLP, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Gowling WLG, Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP, WeirFoulds LLP, Blaney McMurtry LLP, Simmons da Silva LLP, Aird & Berlis LLP
19 Mar 2025

Alto signs pre-development contract for Canada’s largest high-speed rail project

Deal TypeOther

IndustryInfrastructure

Transaction ValueUndisclosed/Confidential

Firms InvolvedDentons Canada LLP, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
19 Mar 2025

Q2 Artificial Lift Services acquires Lufkin Industries’ North America downhole business

Deal TypeMerger & Acquisition

IndustryOther

Transaction ValueUndisclosed/Confidential

Firms InvolvedFasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Lufkin Industries