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Evolving needs for Emerging and High Growth Companies: Seed stage

Learn about commercial and employment considerations for emerging, high-growth companies at the Seed stage.

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-02 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 01/08 to 01/21.

Secondary transactions in private equity: planning, governance and exit readiness

Considerations for investors seeking efficient exit strategies and capital deployment.

Competition Tribunal denies leave in first decision under new public-interest test for private applicants

The decision marks a crucial moment for private competition law enforcement in Canada.

Is your material material? The new test for leave to file new evidence in Trademarks Opposition Board appeals

A decision of the Federal Court provides guidance on new approach to deciding leave to adduce additional evidence in Trademark appeal cases.

Artificial intelligence and privacy: highlights from our second annual conference in Montréal

During the fall, Osler’s Montréal office hosted the firm’s second annual Privacy Conference, organized by its Privacy and Data Management team.

Navigating the ‘silver tsunami’: how search funds are redefining succession planning in the Canadian SME market

Canada’s founder-led SME market is approaching a demographic inflection point.

Capital call facilities: key considerations and protections for private equity funds

Capital call facilities are an important tool for private equity sponsors, providing flexibility and efficiency in fund management.

Legislative Update Report No. 2026-01 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 12/25 to 01/07.

Equity line financing: a strategic tool for large-scale projects in Canada

The equity line structure is a governance-rich approach to equity financing that aligns funding needs with project milestones.