Hot topics in financial services M&A

The financial institutions M&A market was robust in 2025, with a number of marquee transactions in Canada.

Canadian M&A outlook: cautious optimism in a reshaped market

The “Trump bump” many M&A practitioners anticipated for 2025 largely failed to materialize, dampened by tariff uncertainty and geopolitical...

Canada’s EV ecosystem recalibration

Canada transition to EVs hit speed bumps over the past year. Can it convert challenges into durable advantages?

Reconciling Aboriginal title and private property rights on unceded land

In the intersection between Aboriginal title and private property rights, the courts are addressing questions about land ownership on unceded...

From AML to AI: regulatory developments in the financial services landscape

A look at what’s in store for the financial services industry in 2026. The evolving regulatory landscape and the central role of compliance and...

Beyond tariffs: compliance implications of shifting U.S. trade relations

Canada’s everchanging trade relationship with the U.S. is giving rise to uncertainty and novel compliance challenges for Canadian businesses.

International trade: navigating the rapidly changing landscape

Global trade dynamics were in a state of flux in 2025, driven primarily by the constant shifts in U.S. tariffs.

Building Canada: advancing national priorities and projects

The Building Canada Act (BCA) and Major Projects Office will change the process for approving and building key projects for Canada.

Powering AI: Canada’s evolving electricity grid connection policies

AI is driving unprecedented demand for electricity in Canada.

Data sovereignty: looking to the past as Canada decides how to move forward

As Canada prepares to unveil its long-awaited national AI strategy in 2026, data sovereignty is emerging as a defining priority.