Canada Proposes Amendments to the Investment Canada Act for Greater Disclosure and Enhanced Enforcement
On April 26, 2012, the Canadian government announced plans to amend the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”). The amendments in Bill C-38 (the Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act) are intended to (i) enhance the transparency of the review process under the ICA; and (ii) improve enforcement tools for contraventions of the ICA.
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Regulatory Updates – Impacts of Global Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals
Recent tariff measures affecting pharmaceutical products and ingredients have introduced new compliance and cost considerations for manufacturers, distributors, and importers operating in Canada and… -
Mining
Ontario Proposes Limits on Critical Mineral and Essential Infrastructure Investments by Non-Canadians
In a political environment charged with concerns about foreign control over critical minerals and essential infrastructure, the Ontario government has introduced new legislation to safeguard those… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
Just Watch Me, Canadian Competition Law Review 2025
Kate McNeece co-authored the article "Just Watch Me: Procedural Fairness Under the Investment Canada Act's National Security Regime" for Canadian Competition Law Review 2025. This article investigates… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
The Investment Canada Act in Rapidly Changing Times
The decision of the U.S. government to at least temporarily impose 25% tariffs on most Canadian exports raises novel questions about the treatment of U.S. investments into Canada. This update… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
Competition Bureau Continues Enforcement Against Restrictive Covenants in Grocery Leases
The Competition Bureau announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement with Empire Company (the parent company of Sobeys, IGA and others grocery chains) to remove a ‘property control’ that… -
Capital Markets
Canada Initiates Consultations and Proposes New Measures to Strengthen Anti-Modern Slavery Efforts
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024, implementing enhanced reporting requirements for certain entities to combat…
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Onex Partners and co-investors to acquire AirSprint
Goodmans LLP is acting as M&A legal counsel to Onex Partners in connection with the acquisition of AirSprint Inc. by Onex and its co-investors… -
Mining
Hudbay Minerals acquires Arizona Sonoran
Goodmans LLP advised Hudbay Minerals Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“ASCU”) in an all-share transaction valued at US$1.48 billion at announcement… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Boat Rocker Media completes reverse take-over by Blue Ant Media
Goodmans LLP acted as counsel for the Special Committee of the Board of Boat Rocker Media Inc. in connection with its reverse take-over by Blue Ant Media implemented by way of a statutory plan of… -
Cannabis
Organigram acquires Sanity Group
Goodmans LLP advised Organigram Global Inc. (the “Company” or “Organigram”), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, in connection with its acquisition of Sanity Group GmbH (“Sanity” or “Sanity… -
Aging and Healthcare
Welltower acquires Amica Senior Lifestyles portfolio for $4.6 billion
Goodmans LLP advised Welltower Inc. in connection with its acquisition of a portfolio of senior housing communities from Amica Senior Lifestyles and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for aggregate… -
Sports
GTCR-backed Ascent Sports Group acquires LiveBarn
Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel to Ascent Sports Group, a company backed by GTCR LLC, in connection with its acquisition of LiveBarn, a Montreal-based provider of live and on-demand video and…
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Kate McNeece at the ABA’s 2026 International Law Section Annual Conference
Join Goodmans Counsel Kate McNeece at the American Bar Association’s 2026 International Law Section Annual Conference in Washington, DC on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 8:30 – 10:00 AM EDT for the… -
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Goodmans Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada
We are delighted to announce Goodmans is recognized as a Highly Recommended firm in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada.16 Goodmans Partners have been recognized as the country’s most… -
Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Advised Welltower Inc. on Successful Acquisition of Amica Portfolio from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Goodmans advised Welltower Inc. on the successful completion of its acquisition of the Amica portfolio of senior housing communities from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for C…