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CSA proposes to reshape share buybacks and shareholder reporting

We discuss the potential effects and considerations of these changes for issuers and significant shareholders.

Q2 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

Canada’s economic outlook is entering a pivotal moment. Osler’s Special Advisor Stephen Poloz and Emmanuel Pressman, Osler’s National...

PE Points – Winter 2026

PE Points brings you the latest legal insights and important news to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving private equity landscape.

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...

From pit wall to policy: what Lundin means for public company disclosure

The SCC’s recent decision provides guidance on the distinction between material facts and material changes under Ontario securities law.

Q4 2025 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

Will Canadians face tighter fiscal choices through 2026 as policymakers prioritize a more resilient and independent economy?

PE Points Newsletter

Osler’s National Private Equity Group has launched its quarterly PE newsletter: your source of private equity news and information.

Q2 2025 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz

As Mark Carney assumes office as prime minister, Canada is about to receive a strong fiscal stimulus, which analysts say could reduce the urgency...

Declining hostile bids, IPOs and public companies

Trends suggest that policy changes are needed to encourage public listings.

Q4 2024 Economic outlook with Stephen Poloz

For months now, the rate of inflation has been heading in the right direction. After peaking back in 2022 at 8.1%, it has slowly worked its way back...