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Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est and Invenergy in its closing of $1.1 billion in financing for the Pohénégamook-Picard-Saint-Antonin-Wolastokuk 1 (PPAW 1) Wind Energy Centre

On June 3, 2025, Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est and Invenergy announced the closing of $1.1 billion in financing for the Pohénégamook-Picard-Saint-Antonin-Wolastokuk 1 (PPAW 1) Wind Energy Centre. PPAW 1 will be developed as an equal partnership between Invenergy and the Alliance de...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: June 3, 2025 Value: $1.1 billion

Mountain Province Diamonds in its $33-million working capital facility

On May 14, 2025, Mountain Province Diamonds announced that it had entered into a $33-million revolving working capital facility with Dunebridge Worldwide Ltd. (Dunebridge), a related party and insider of the company, amending and restating the company’s existing bridge credit facility agreement...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: May 14, 2025 Value: --

Chaos Sports Inc. in the acquisition of assets of Rocky Mountain

On May 9, 2025, Chaos Sports Inc. closed the acquisition of the assets of Rocky Mountain. The transaction proceeded by way of a vesting order issued by the Superior Court of Québec on May 2, 2025, under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.  Founded in 1981, Rocky Mountain has...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: May 9, 2025 Value: --

Second Avenue Capital Partners in its US$20-million senior secured credit facility to Bouclair

On March 18, 2025, Second Avenue Capital Partners announced it closed a US$20-million senior secured credit facility for Bouclair, a leading Canadian home brand and omnichannel retailer specializing in stylish and affordable home décor and furnishings. This new credit facility will strengthen...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: March 18, 2025 Value: $20 million

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. in its series of refinancing agreements

On February 25, 2025, Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced a series of refinancing agreements to strengthen its financial position and support operations at the Gahcho Kué (GK) Mine in the Northwest Territories, where it holds a 49% interest alongside De Beers. These agreements include...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: February 25, 2025 Value: US$217 million

Reach in its strategic investment by Primus Capital

On February 10, 2025, Reach announced a strategic investment by Primus Capital into the business. This investment will allow for Reach to accelerate its operations and offerings for retail and SaaS businesses globally. Reach is a leading global Merchant of Record (MoR) solution. Osler,...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Announced: February 10, 2025 Value: --

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: --

CIBC Capital Markets and ATB Securities in Bonterra Energy Corp.’s inaugural $135-million senior secured second lien notes offering

On January 28, 2025, Bonterra Energy issued $135 million of 10.50% senior secured second lien notes due 2030. The notes were offered through a syndicate of underwriters led by CIBC Capital Markets and ATB Capital Markets as joint active bookrunners and RBC Capital Markets as joint passive...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: January 28, 2025 Value: $135 million

First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) in its offering of $650 million Senior Secured Bonds

On January 14, 2025, the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) completed its offering of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.05% Senior Secured Bonds, Series 2025-1, due June 1, 2035. The offering was made through an underwriting syndicate comprised of Scotia Capital Inc., Casgrain...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: January 14, 2025 Value: $650 million

Dilawri in its acquisition of Volvo Cars West Island

On December 4, 2024, Dilawri, Canada’s largest automotive group, announced its acquisition of Volvo Cars West Island, the first Dilawri franchised Volvo retail operation in Québec, and the second in Dilawri’s network. By adding Volvo’s safe, reliable vehicles to its regional portfolio,...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: December 4, 2024 Value: --