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The Ontario government in its $178-million investment in Scarborough Junction LP and its assets

On June 3, 2026, the Ontario government announced that it is investing $178 million through the Building Ontario Fund. This will support the construction of approximately 1,700 new rental homes, including a target of 340 affordable units with below-market rents, in Scarborough. The investment...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 3, 2026 Value: $178 million

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

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

Continuim partners with MindCore Technologies

In December 2025, Continuim Equity Partners announced its partnership with MindCore Technologies, Inc. The acquisition represents Continuim’s third platform investment within Continuim Equity Partners Fund II, along with its second investment within its Power Generation, Transmission, and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: December 17, 2025 Value: --

Paine Schwartz Partners–backed HGS BioScience in its acquisition of NutriAg

On October 21, 2025, Paine Schwartz Partners–backed HGS BioScience announced it had acquired NutriAg Ltd., a Toronto-based innovator in bionutritional technologies. The combinations brings together HGS’s strength in humic acid-based products, U.S. market presence, and vertically...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: October 21, 2025 Value: --

Bird Construction in its $82.3-million acquisition of Fraser River Pile & Dredge

On September 3, 2025, Bird Construction announced its proposed $82.3-million acquisition of Fraser River Pile & Dredge (FRPD). The transaction follows Bird Construction’s 2024 acquisition of Jacob Bros. Construction and further expands its presence in Western Canada. FRPD is...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: September 3, 2025 Value: $82.3 million

Purolator in its acquisition of Livingston International

On February 4, 2025, Purolator announced the completion of its acquisition of Livingston International, an international trade services firm that is one of the largest customs brokers in North America and also specializes in global freight forwarding and trade consulting, from Platinum...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 4, 2025 Value: --

Apollo Global Management, Inc. and BC Partners in connection with their agreement to buy GFL Environmental Inc.’s environmental services business valued at $8 billion

On January 7, 2025, GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) (GFL) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement (the Transaction Agreement) with funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (Apollo Funds) and BC Partners (BC Funds) for the sale of its environmental services business, which...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 7, 2025 Value: $8 billion

Béton Provincial in connection with its acquisition of CRH Canada Group Inc.

On May 14, 2024, Béton Provincial announced its acquisition of most of CRH Canada’s assets located in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, and a terminal located in the state of New York. Through this acquisition, Béton Provincial has advanced its vertical integration of its operations...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: May 14, 2024 Value: -

iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL

On February 23, 2024, QSL International Ltd. announced the arrival of new shareholders: funds advised by iCON Infrastructure LLP, CDPQ and the QSL management shareholders already active in the company's capital. QSL is a North American port terminal and logistics operator headquartered in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 23, 2024 Value: -