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Scotiabank in its acquisition of MapleMark Bank

On May 29, 2026, Scotiabank announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maple Financial Holdings, Inc. This acquisition of MapleMark Bank allows Scotiabank to offer FDIC deposit insurance to clients. Scotiabank is a leading Canadian multinational banking and financial...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: May 29, 2026 Value: --

Diversified Royalty Corp. in its agreement to acquire the Mr. Lube + Tires franchisor business

On May 14, 2026, Diversified Royalty Corp. (DIV) and its newly formed wholly owned subsidiary entered into a definitive agreement with Mr. Lube Canada Limited Partnership and Mr. Lube Canada GP Inc. (collectively, Mr. Lube + Tires) for the strategic acquisition of the Mr. Lube + Tires franchisor...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: May 14, 2026 Value: $235 million

The Province of British Columbia in its US$5-billion offering

On April 23, 2026, the Province of British Columbia completed its offering of US$5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 4.050% bonds, Series BCUSG-20, due April 23, 2031. The offering was made through an underwriting syndicate led by BMO Capital Markets Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: April 23, 2026 Value: US$5 billion

Metro Supply Chain Group in its joining NX Group

On April 17, 2026, Metro Supply Chain Group announced that LDC Metro Holdings Inc. (LDC), its majority shareholder, together with La Caisse, entered into an agreement for the sale of Metro Supply Chain Group to Nippon Express Holdings Inc. (NX Group), a global logistics group headquartered in...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: April 17, 2026 Value: $2.2 billion

Choice Properties REIT in its $9.4-billion joint acquisition of First Capital REIT in partnership with KingSett Capital

Osler advised Choice Properties REIT in connection with its acquisition, together with KingSett Capital, of First Capital REIT in a transaction valued at approximately $9.4 billion, including the assumption of debt. Under the terms of the arrangement, Choice Properties will acquire approximately...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: April 16, 2026 Value: $9.4 billion

PartnerStack in its acquisition by AppDirect

On April 14, 2026, AppDirect announced that it acquired PartnerStack with the goal of building a unified platform for partner-driven growth. PartnerStack offers a partner relationship management software. AppDirect helps other firms buy, sell and manage recurring tech services. Osler,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: April 14, 2026 Value: --

FutureFit AI in its strategic investment from Achieve Partners

On April 13, 2026, FutureFit AI announced that it received a strategic investment from Achieve Partners to advance FutureFit AI’s mission of assisting more people navigate to better jobs at a faster and cheaper rate. FutureFit AI is workforce development technology platform. Osler, Hoskin...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: April 13, 2026 Value: --

DAK Capital in connection with the proposed acquisition of Blackline Safety Corp. by Francisco Partners

On April 8, 2026, Blackline and an affiliate of Francisco Partners entered into an arrangement agreement, pursuant to which the purchaser agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares (the shares) of Blackline (other than in respect of the rollover shareholders) (the...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: April 8, 2026 Value: --

Sherweb in its $125-million equity investment

On March 25, 2026, Sherweb announced that it secured a $125-million minority equity investment from Investissement Québec, of which $49.9 million was provided by the Government of Québec’s Fonds pour la croissance des entreprises du Québec (FCEQ). This new capital will enhance the...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: March 25, 2026 Value: $125 million

Building Ontario Fund in partnership with High Capital Art in its GTA rental and affordable housing initiative

On March 10, 2026, High Art Capital announced the launch of its GTA Rental and Affordable Housing Initiative. This is a fund expected to be capitalized with a minimum of $1.3 billion. It also plans to acquire blocks of newly completed, unsold condominium units across the Greater Toronto Area and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 10, 2026 Value: $300 million