Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions

Alimak Group in its acquisition of Pro-Bel

On July 16, 2026, Alimak Group announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Pro-Bel. The acquisition is another step in Alimak Group’s New Heights strategy and strengthens its position as a leading provider of sustainable vertical access and working at height...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: July 16, 2026 Value: --

Berkshire Partners in its strategic investment in Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc.

On June 23, 2026, Berkshire Partners announced its strategic investment in Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc., a leading Canadian independent wealth management firm, providing wealth management services to affluent and high-net-worth clients through its CIRO-registered securities advisory...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 23, 2026 Value: $1.775 billion

Certek Group in its acquisition of JSS Medical Research Inc.

On June 5, 2026, Certek Group announced its acquisition of JSS Medical Research Inc., which closed in May 2026. Certek is an international provider of specialist testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) services, delivering mission-critical compliance solutions to clients across...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: June 5, 2026 Value: --

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

Kaelus in its acquisition by Baylin Technologies

On May 29, 2026, Baylin Technologies announced that it had completed the previously announced acquisition of Sweden-based Kaelus for a purchase price of approximately 285 million SEK (Swedish krona), or approximately C$42 million. Kaelus is a global provider of wireless infrastructure antenna...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: May 29, 2026 Value: SEK 285 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

Colabor 2026 L.P., acting through its general partner 9563-0570 Québec Inc., in the acquisition of certain assets of Colabor Group Inc. and its affiliates

On April 27, 2026, Colabor 2026 L.P., acting through its general partner 9563-0570 Québec Inc., closed the acquisition of certain assets of Colabor Group Inc. and its affiliates. The transaction proceeded by way of a vesting order issued by the Superior Court of Québec on April 13, 2026, under...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: April 27, 2026 Value: --

Metro Supply Chain Group in its acquisition of select warehousing assets from BR Williams

On April 23, 2026, Metro Supply Chain Group announced its acquisition of select warehousing assets in Alabama and Florida from BR Williams. The transaction adds approximately 1.5 million square feet to Metro Supply Chain’s U.S. footprint, bringing total U.S. operations to 6 million square feet....

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: April 23, 2026 Value: --

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

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