Competition and Foreign Investment Competition and Foreign Investment

GPTZero in its acquisition by Superhuman

On June 23, 2026, Superhuman, formerly Grammarly, announced its acquisition of GPTZero. This acquisition will support the integration of GPTZero’s AI detection and authenticity tools into Superhuman’s broader productivity platform. GPTZero is a New York City–based AI detection platform...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 23, 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

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: --

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. in its proposed acquisition by Hudbay Minerals Inc.

On March 2, 2026, Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (ASCU) announced its proposed acquisition by Hudbay Minerals Inc. (Hudbay) by way of plan of arrangement under the BCBCA. Hudbay has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of ASCU not already owned by Hudbay for...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 2, 2026 Value: $2 billion

Teamworks Innovations Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Sportlogiq Inc.

On January 16, 2026, Teamworks Innovations Inc. announced that it acquired Sportlogic Inc. This acquisiton will strengthen its AI capabilities and hockey user base. Teamworks is a U.S.-based technology company offering a unified “Operating System for Sports” platform that enables teams and...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 26, 2026 Value: --

Waabi in its US$1-billion financing

On January 28, 2026, Waabi announced that it secured US$1 billion in financing. This marks one of the largest funding rounds in Canadian tech history to date which consisted of a US$750-million Series C financing co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners and an additional milestone-based...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 28, 2026 Value: US$1 Billion

BGO in its acquisition of Oceanic Plaza

On January 26, 2026, BGO announced that it acquired Oceanic Plaza, a 26-storey Class A tower situated in Vancouver. BGO Properties, BGO’s in-house property management, operations and leasing platform, will deliver comprehensive property management services driven on strengthening long-term...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 26, 2026 Value: --

Pattern Energy in its agreement to acquire Cordelio Power

On January 6, 2026, Pattern Energy Group announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cordelio Power, an independent power producer in Canada and the United States. The addition of Cordelio Power will allow Pattern Energy to expand into one of the largest independent clean...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: January 6, 2026 Value: --