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Join Goodmans Partner Brenda Gosselin at the 6th Palm Beach CorpGov Forum on November 5, 2026, in Palm Beach, Florida, where she will be a speaker at "2027 Proxy Season Lookahead – A Global Perspective." The session will examine emerging governance and shareholder engagement trends, and what public companies and boards should be watching as they prepare for the next proxy season.
The forum brings together leading investors, directors, executives and advisors to discuss the issues shaping today's governance and capital markets landscape, including shareholder activism, corporate governance, AI, IPOs and private markets.
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Banking and Finance
Deleveraging During a Proxy Contest: Lessons from the BC Securities Commission’s Decision in Zefiro
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) recently released its reasons in Re Zefiro Methane Corp., in which it declined to rescind a share issuance that Zefiro Methane Corp. (“Zefiro… -
Capital Markets
CSA Proposes Broad Amendments to the Issuer Bid, Take-Over Bid and Beneficial Ownership Reporting Regimes
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a notice and request for comment on a broad package of proposed amendments to Canada’s issuer bid, take-over bid and early warning reporting… -
Shareholder Activism
Navigating shareholder activism: The role of shareholder-called meetings, Lexpert
In a recent article for Lexpert.ca, authors Jonathan Feldman and Gurratan Gill discuss the legal framework governing shareholder-called meetings in Canada and highlights key considerations for both… -
Capital Markets
Clarification on Rules Relating to the Removal of Directors by Shareholders
In OneMove Capital Corporation v. Dye & Durham Limited (“OneMove v. D&D”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “Court”) held that shareholders may not submit a proposal under section… -
Shareholder Activism
'The Shareholder Activism Phenomenon is Strong and Will Remain Strong for the Foreseeable Future', Lexpert
In a recent article for Lexpert.ca, author Jonathan Feldman discusses the state of shareholder activism in Canada and delves into what's top-of-mind for him as we head into the 2024 proxy… -
Shareholder Activism
Canadian Securities Administrators Seek Public Comment on Activist Short Selling
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently issued a consultation paper (the “Consultation Paper”) seeking feedback on a broad range of issues related to “activist short selling”. Activist…
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Shareholder Activism
PM Super Fund succeeds in record-setting withhold campaign at Emerita shareholder meeting
Goodmans LLP acted as special situations counsel to PM Super Fund, a shareholder of Emerita Resources Corp., in connection with its withhold campaign at Emerita’s shareholder meeting on August… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Abrams Capital increases stake in SECURE Waste and opposes proposed GFL acquisition
Goodmans LLP acted for Abrams Capital Management, L.P. in connection with its acquisition of an additional 160,000 common shares of SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp., increasing its total ownership to… -
Shareholder Activism
Shen Capital announces director nomination and strategic review of Pivotree
Goodmans LLP is acting for Shen Capital Partners Inc., one of the largest shareholders of Pivotree Inc., in connection with a proposed director nomination and a formal strategic review to be conducted… -
Shareholder Activism
Anson campaign leads to governance settlement and board appointment at Lionsgate Studios
Goodmans LLP acted for Anson Funds Management LP in connection with its activist campaign to pressure Lionsgate Studios Corp. into pursuing the sale of its business unit, Starz Entertainment Corp… -
Shareholder Activism
LevelJump Healthcare enters into cooperation agreement and announces board reconstitution
Goodmans LLP advised the Board of Directors of LevelJump Healthcare Corp. in connection with entering into a cooperation agreement with a shareholder of LevelJump, Frank Teti… -
Shareholder Activism
Plantro Ltd. and Calian Group enter cooperation agreement
Goodmans LLP advised Plantro Ltd. in connection with entering a cooperation agreement with Calian Group Ltd. to accelerate its board renewal process and establish a temporary board committee to…
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Shareholder Activism
Brenda Gosselin at the 6th Palm Beach CorpGov Forum 2026
Join Goodmans Partner Brenda Gosselin at the 6th Palm Beach CorpGov Forum on November 5, 2026, in Palm Beach, Florida, where she will be a speaker at "2027 Proxy Season Lookahead – A Global… -
Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Honoured with Top-Tier Recognition from Chambers
We are proud to announce Goodmans has received top-tier recognition from Chambers in the Chambers Canada 2027 Guide. Recognition from Chambers is based on independent research and direct client… -
Shareholder Activism
Jon Feldman at the LA CorpGov Forum 2026
Join Goodmans Partner Jon Feldman at the LA CorpGov Forum for the session, “Shareholder Activism: An Early Look Ahead to 2027” taking place Friday, September 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.The…