https://gowlingwlg.com/ecaapi/en-fr/rss/resource?service=Capital+MarketsGowling WLG Resources RSS Feed96ae4c94-3ae6-4227-89f5-5467dd65b687https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/gowling-wlg-advises-the-agents-on-errington-metalsOn August 11, 2026, Errington Metals Corp. completed a “best efforts” brokered private placement of (i) 1,927,000 common shares that qualify as “flow-through shares” within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) at a price of $5.19 per flow-through share; and (ii) 7,004,157 common shares of the company at a price of $3.50 per common share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $34.5 million.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z4af2eca4-eaed-471a-8c04-15aef31d917ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2026/shaping-the-future-of-aimWhat do the proposed changes to the AIM Rules mean for companies? Our article outlines the key themes and what businesses should consider ahead of the 2 July consultation deadline.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z5b7bce00-1478-4afc-a65f-5d473b2bedf4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/capital-markets-team-advises-chess-bidco-limitedOur Capital Markets team has advised Chess Bidco Limited on its recommended £206 million acquisition of Ramsdens Holdings plc. The scheme of arrangement supports FirstCash’s continued UK expansion.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z4a6d5fa9-e018-432b-93c6-02e7f774e8edhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2026/banking-and-finance-team-advises-sanctuary-capital-plcGowling WLG advised Sanctuary Capital plc on its inaugural £350 million sustainability linked issuance under its £2.5 billion EMTN Programme, supporting long-term financial sustainability, investment in existing homes and the delivery of much-needed new affordable housing.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zd2a6864f-46fa-4ec1-8ee3-bc4eace9391ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/pro-bono-support-for-the-equality-fundOur Capital Markets and Mining team advised SP Angel on Serval Resources Plc's acquisition of Kalahari Copper, its AIM admission and a £2.9 million equity fundraising, involving exploration assets in Namibia and Botswana.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Za3c14e8d-59cb-4dee-8e94-49af8f51c342https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2026/helium-hormuz-and-the-chip-supply-chainDisruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens more than energy flows, exposing hidden reliance on critical inputs like helium. These dependencies underpin key industries, meaning maritime chokepoints can rapidly impact supply chains, financing and strategic transactions globally.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 Z9e58d1f1-6ec8-46f5-9844-cd43ab80268bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/gowling-wlg-advised-coelacanth-energyOn May 6, 2026, Coelacanth Energy Inc. (TSXV: CEI) announced that it had closed its previously announced bought-deal financing of common shares of the company for gross proceeds of approximately $80 million.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 Z9969823e-3744-4aae-a429-281fbdd89542https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2026/canada-first-sovereign-wealth-fundThe launch of the Canada Strong Fund marks a significant step in Ottawa’s nation-building agenda, with implications that businesses and investors will want to watch closely.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 Z3a379733-379c-4041-a42e-04d4d76f7ba6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2026/capital-markets-and-mining-team-advise-sp-angelOur Capital Markets and Mining team advised SP Angel on Serval Resources Plc's acquisition of Kalahari Copper, its AIM admission and a £2.9 million equity fundraising, involving exploration assets in Namibia and Botswana.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z2c0ff53c-7bd4-407f-8004-cc76407a2988https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/gowling-wlg-advising-the-real-brokerage-inc-on-its-acquisition-of-remax-holdingsGowling WLG is Canadian counsel to The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) (“Real”) on its agreement to acquire RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX) (“REMAX”) in a cash and stock transaction with an implied value of approximately US$880 million.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z5fad24f9-5841-4ad4-8ce4-4d12a3a8e937https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2026/canadian-securities-regulators-launch-semi-annual-financial-reporting-pilotCanadian securities regulators announced a multi-year pilot program to permit eligible venture issuers to voluntarily adopt semi-annual financial reporting, in place of the current quarterly interim reporting framework. We cover the program details and highlight key points for consideration.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z9d00b8b2-65e4-459f-a9dc-7e82bd32cefehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2026/gowling-wlg-advises-silver-x-mining-corpOn March 18, 2026, Silver X Mining Corp. announced the closing of a brokered private placement of 10% secured convertible debentures for aggregate gross proceeds of $69 million. Silver X issued an aggregate of 69,000 debentures at an issue price of $1,000 per debenture.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z0154c50c-9867-43f2-982a-66c294404616https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/gowling-wlg-advises-kraken-robotics-inc-on-615-million-acquisition-of-covelya-groupOn March 3, 2026, Kraken Robotics Inc., announced the execution of a share purchase agreement relating to its proposed acquisition of Covelya Group Limited, an international provider of underwater technology solutions, for a total purchase price of $615 million, subject to adjustment, to be paid in cash and shares.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z448f3eeb-e0c1-428c-abe1-925ac14eab1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2026/financing-data-centres-in-canada-a-2026-primerCanada's data centre market is expanding rapidly, driven by the demands of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and various other factors. This primer summarizes the existing data centres financing playbook and highlights key Canadian legal and commercial considerations.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z7177eddc-1d99-4aac-8610-645b7eddfdcdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2026/allied-golds-premium-and-the-evolving-gold-sectorGold M&A is shifting from discipline to selective premiums as scarcity reshapes deal-making. The Zijin–Allied 27% premium signals a recalibrated market where paying up is conditional, not excessive. Read the full analysis to see how scarcity is redefining 2026 gold consolidation.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Ze0391437-6d14-47df-8053-05beb0263da7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2026/supreme-court-of-canada-reconsiders-delay-termination-and-contractual-certaintyA clause many contracts treat as boilerplate may not work the way parties expect. With the Supreme Court of Canada now involved, a recent appellate decision could reshape how performance obligations are enforced.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z49de49a0-1ad4-4db4-b2de-919863bde043https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/atb-cormack-capital-markets-in-matador-30-million-atm-programOn February 3, 2026, Matador Technologies Inc. entered into an equity distribution agreement with ATB Cormack Capital Markets to establish an at-the-market equity program, permitting Matador to issue common shares having an aggregate sale price of up to C$30 million.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z3abceaf1-7f9e-4d1b-aa3c-9e08023faabdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/capital-markets-team-supports-aim-quoted-eden-research-plcOur Capital Markets team advised Eden Research plc on its £11.2m secondary fundraising. The deal supports the UK’s only quoted biopesticides company, led by Alex Davidson with support from Anna Plenderleith and Joel Butcher.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Za0b64b5c-d229-4568-9bdb-e6f7a12d4560https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/capital-markets-team-advises-on-3-million-placing-and-subscription-for-genincode-plcOur Financial Services and Capital Markets team advised Cavendish, Oberon and TPI on GENinCode’s £3.9 million placing and subscription, marking our third fundraising for the company and supporting its US commercialisation, and UK and EU expansion plans.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zc8579d69-a919-4cee-bf5f-395e393bef56https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/natural-resources-team-advises-andrada-miningOur Natural Resources team has advised Andrada Mining on its conditional, staged earn in partnership with global investment firm ACAM, providing up to USD $51 million for the Brandberg West project in Namibia.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z39fd43e4-6573-4276-a89e-3cdd38f2a066https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2026/gowling-wlg-advises-enova-on-c250-million-private-placement-of-senior-unsecured-debenturesOn January 21, 2026, Enova Power Corp. announced that it had closed its inaugural private placement of C$250 million aggregate principal amount of 3.596% senior unsecured debentures, Series 2026-1 due January 21, 2031.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z8223cad4-b226-42af-94c1-5e4b37e5d355https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2026/capital-markets-team-advises-pipehawk-plcOur Capital Markets team advised PipeHawk on its £1 million disposal of Utsi Electronics to Leidi Global Supply, supporting working capital and refocusing operations. Completion depends on NSI Act clearance. The deal was led by Partner Hugh Maule with Yasmin Samaroo.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z5552dec9-5d49-40dd-ace6-f4b5918235bbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2026/powering-the-uk-energy-transitionThe UK energy sector faces pivotal challenges amid net-zero ambitions, from long-duration storage and grid reform to green hydrogen and rising data centre demand. This article explores regulatory shifts, financing strategies, and practical steps for companies to navigate uncertainty and seize opportunities.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z101f6769-af06-4f42-a89d-d6b12be30c8bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2025/quantumcore-$7-million-private-placementOn December 23, 2025, QuantumCore Inc. completed a brokered private placement of common shares for gross proceeds of C$7 million. The private placement was conducted by Canaccord Genuity Corp., as lead agent, and PowerOne Capital Markets Limited.Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z9cf9bb1b-8dde-4a6e-89bf-96fe702fa3c7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2025/takeover-panel-confirms-changes-relating-to-dual-class-share-structures-ipos-and-share-buybacksWhat are the key changes to the Takeover Code that companies need to prepare for? In this article, we highlight the Panel’s response statement and explain the main updates affecting dual class shares, IPOs and share buybacks ahead of implementation in February 2026.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Zdb9f980a-fdae-44d4-8650-d44ba46d035dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2025/new-commercial-companies-law-amendments-signal-a-new-phase-of-corporate-modernisationWhat do the 2025 changes to the UAE Commercial Companies Law mean for companies, boards and shareholders? In this article, we highlight the key amendments and share our initial observations on their anticipated implementation and impact in the UAE market.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z9049649e-4498-4864-a0d0-b9517e1b86cahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2025/one-bullion-5-million-private-placementOn December 11, 2025, One Bullion Limited and Imperial Ginseng Products Ltd. closed a brokered private placement of subscription receipts for gross proceeds of C$5,326,202. The offering was completed in connection with a proposed business combination between One Bullion and Imperial Ginseng Products Ltd.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Zfafed371-0614-4351-87c0-d82003600002https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advises-hamak-strategyOur Capital Markets team advised Hamak Strategy Limited on a £2.5 million Convertible Loan Note (CLN) and At The Market (ATM) facility for up to £30 million. The funds will support Hamak’s gold and bitcoin strategy, enhancing shareholder value.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Zab6e91ba-f002-40b1-b0cd-7883a80a67d8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2025/supreme-court-of-canada-confirms-interpretation-of-material-changeIn Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich, the Supreme Court of Canada offers much needed guidance on what constitutes a "material change" and the standard for obtaining leave to bring a claim for secondary-market misrepresentation under Ontario’s Securities Act.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z01aa9dbd-13b1-4bef-b308-6ebf1de60c5dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2025/quimbaya-gold-completes-14-million-bought-deal-financingOn November 4, 2025, Quimbaya Gold Inc. completed an upsized bought deal private placement offering pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption for gross proceeds of C$14.4 million, including the full exercise of the underwriter’s option for additional proceeds of C$1.8 million.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z0ff9b4b8-b9f7-4f27-9119-89e6a15a342ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-acts-for-transact-technology-solutions-holdings-limited-on-its-sale-to-presidioOur Capital Markets team advised transACT on its sale to Presidio, combining transACT’s UK digital-first delivery with Presidio’s strategic offerings to enhance global client support through advanced technologies in cloud services, data analytics, and infrastructure.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z78c7808e-0f43-4de3-9223-7bf8bde2c18bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advises-aurrigo-international-plc-on-14-million-fundraiseOur Capital Markets team advised Aurrigo International plc on a £14.1m fundraise to scale autonomous vehicle tech, expand teams, and relocate to larger facilities. The deal involved a Placing, Subscription and WRAP offer.Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z06bb68e9-758e-41dc-9158-5bde9301d47fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advises-strand-hanson-and-peel-hunt-on-ondine-biomedical-inc-fundraiseOur Capital Markets team have advised Strand Hanson (as Nomad) and Peel Hunt (as joint bookrunner and broker) on Ondine Biomedical Inc.’s recent fundraise of approximately £11 million.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z70a14562-8595-45a1-8a24-8e2009a7a5eahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/emerita-resources-closes-26-million-private-placementOn August 26, 2025, Emerita Resources Corp. closed a brokered private placement of 23,809,500 units at a price of C$1.05 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$25 million.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z70e1bef8-7ed0-449d-9b77-4517d718c173https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advises-allenby-capital-on-rentguarantors-admission-to-aimOur Capital Markets team has acted for Allenby Capital Limited on RentGuarantor's admission to AIM. RentGuarantor is a leading provider of online rent guarantee solutions for tenants across Great Britain's private rental market and in partnership with local authorities.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Zf6167d1b-c137-44ac-9c3a-f29a56abe84chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/hercules-metals-closes-17-million-private-placement-of-common-sharesOn August 14, 2025, Hercules Metals Corp. closed a brokered private placement of 24,644,500 common shares at a price of $0.70 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$17 million.Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Zf19ab432-02c2-47ee-b7ff-b62b7a5a2ea6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2025/a-new-uk-prospectus-regime-is-on-the-wayThe Financial Conduct Authority has finalised its rules for the new UK Prospectus Regime, effective from 19 January 2026. The changes aim to simplify how companies raise capital, with revised rules for public offers, admissions to trading, and climate-related disclosures. Read our article to see what’s changing and why it matters.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z3d3216f2-6e79-4552-b0ef-109fb4babcf6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2025/takeover-panel-publishes-consultation-on-dual-class-share-structuresUK Listing Rule changes in July 2024 allow companies with Dual Class Share Structures to list on the equity shares (commercial companies) listing category. The Takeover Panel is now consulting on changes to clarify how the Takeover Code applies to such companies.Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Zd1b5bd2c-268a-47be-8e2a-de4cc0779181https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advised-urban-logistics-reit-plcOur Financial Services and Capital Markets Group advised Urban Logistics REIT plc on its £700 million acquisition by LondonMetric Property plc. The combined group will benefit from further scale with a pro forma market capitalisation of £4.4 billion, making LondonMetric one of the largest UK REITs.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z8ae24000-4fa9-40dd-9d5d-aec46afccd36https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/natural-resources-team-advises-andrada-mining-on-5-million-strategic-investmentOur Natural Resources team has advised Andrada Mining Limited, the AIM and OTCQB-listed critical minerals company, on a £5 million strategic equity fundraising involving both a subscription and a placing of new shares.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z6d18fd6a-101b-44be-9b06-e64f75daa79ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2025/financial-services-capital-markets-team-advises-harmony-energy-income-trustOur Financial Services & Capital Markets team advised HEIT on its £210 million contested takeover by Foresight via a court-sanctioned scheme, following a competitive process. The deal marks a successful outcome for HEIT shareholders and showcases our sector expertise.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z2e7277c8-51a0-4a8d-8518-8686a867a5d3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2025/canadian-securities-regulators-ni-43-101Earlier this year, Canadian securities regulators, through the British Columbia Securities Commission, provided an update on their proposal to modernize and streamline Canada’s mining disclosure regime, without imposing undue regulatory burdens on market participants, but while continuing to protect investors.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Zd9e861ca-58ce-4227-aad5-5fcd1c34e5ebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2025/canadian-securities-regulators-strengthening-marketsCanadian securities regulators have recently unveiled a series of regulatory measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s capital markets and encouraging more companies to go public and raise capital (including through the existing listed issuer financing exemption), despite ongoing global economic uncertainty.Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 Z43415342-6294-4acb-8627-390ce5807b6dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advising-handt-group-plc-on-proposed-acquisition-by-firstcash-holdings-incGowling WLG is advising long-standing client H&T Group PLC (AIM:H&T), the leading operator of pawn stores in the United Kingdom, on the proposed all-cash acquisition by FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCFS) a leading international operator of over 3,000 retail pawn stores in the United States and Latin America.Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 Ze4d452c5-2896-485f-b096-e3384c9ca08bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advises-strand-hanson-and-cavendishOur Capital Markets team has acted for Strand Hanson (as Nomad) and Cavendish (as sole broker and bookrunner) on Quantum Base Holding plc's admission to AIM.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Z7fb38617-7478-40a7-a8be-caf3a4866822https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2024/the-gowling-wlg-aim-handbookExplore the revised version of our AIM Handbook for 2025, produced by our Public Companies and Capital Markets team, which acts as a go-to guide for the nominated advisers that bring companies to the London Stock Exchange's AIM market.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z022d5672-5670-43c1-afe3-0f1700a4d019https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advises-zeus-capital-limitedOur Capital Markets team has advised Zeus Capital Limited on its recommended cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of The International Stock Exchange Group Limited.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z14856e20-aa9e-4887-8715-7a87c5bff9dchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advises-on-fundraise-by-belluscura-plcOur Capital Markets team has advised Dowgate Capital, Allenby Capital and SPARK Advisory Partners on a placing of new shares by Belluscura plc (AIM: BELL), a UK medical device company.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z74bff0de-a210-4e58-b930-dc130380b122https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/our-financial-services-and-capital-markets-team-has-advised-cavendish-capital-markets-genincodeOur Financial Services and Capital Markets team has advised Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (acting as nominated adviser and joint bookrunner) and Oberon Capital, a trading name of Oberon Investments Limited (acting as joint bookrunner) on a conditional fundraising by AIM-traded GENinCode plc.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z1c68158d-4342-464a-9c85-b47045ae8782https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advises-rc-fornax-plc-on-its-placing-and-admission-on-the-aim-marketOur Capital markets team has advised RC Fornax plc on its successful placing and admission to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zbe8962cf-4574-41b0-aa89-f19b3509cbc2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2025/listed-quoted-company-transactions-2024-in-reviewIn this article, we've put together some of the highlights from throughout 2024, covering floats, secondary fundraises and mergers and acquisitions across a range of different market sectors and services.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zd4ff421c-d769-4b89-bd44-98982068adb3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2025/capital-markets-team-advises-on-an-equity-fundraise-for-oxford-biodynamics-plcOur Capital Markets team has advised OAK Securities (a trading name of Merlin Partners LLP) on a secondary fundraising (Placing, Subscriptions and WRAP Offer of ordinary shares) which has raised £7.35 million for AIM-listed company, Oxford BioDynamics plc, with the fundraising due to be completed on 3/4 February 2025 (subject to shareholder approval).Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z0a4a7fac-5594-4e02-9905-b971c841d32ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/capital-markets-team-advises-aurrigo-international-plc-on-capital-raiseOur Capital Markets team has advised international provider of transport technology solutions, Aurrigo International plc, on its conditional raising of £5.3 million through a placing and retail offer.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Zbd52add3-68ce-4ccf-97da-70dde96531a1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/capital-markets-team-advises-apex-royalties-on-$5-million-investment-in-atlantic-tinOur Capital Markets team has advised UK-based royalty and streaming company, Apex Royalties Limited, on its $5 million investment in Atlantic Tin, an Australian unpublic company developing the Achmmach Project in Morocco.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z08145ba9-ec6f-404c-8a73-d44f68caae61https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/capital-markets-team-advises-panmure-liberum-on-fundraise-for-feedback-plcOur Capital Markets team has advised Panmure Liberum on its successful fundraise for the clinical infrastructure specialist, Feedback plc, raising £6.1 million through a Placing via accelerated book building (ABB), direct subscriptions and a retail offer, conditional upon a shareholder vote.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z4565e1e7-3253-4208-a677-d9e5bc739e64https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/kraken-robotics-completes-bought-deal-public-offeringOn October 22, 2024, Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSXV: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced “bought deal” short form prospectus offering of common shares for gross proceeds of $51,750,000 inclusive of the full exercise of the over-allotment option by the underwriters.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z438492fe-8568-4f15-acbb-4e7e20dd6c47https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2024/leslie-byberg-on-the-oscLeslie Byberg, in conversation with Gowling WLG partner Adam Garetson, Byberg detailed how the recently formed Strategic Regulation division she leads is at the forefront of the OSC's drive to deepen stakeholder engagement, streamline the path to capital formation and have an ever-greater influence on the future of Canada's capital markets.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Za4214b53-175c-4425-b264-74b559cb3cc4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/capital-markets-team-advises-pulsar-helium-incOur Capital Markets team has used its combined Canadian and UK expertise in relation to the £5 million funding and AIM admission of Pulsar Helium Inc., a Canadian TSX-V and OTCQB listed company with helium assets in Minnesota and Greenland.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z42d91b8b-c2b9-49c5-a166-ccc01aa32728https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/electrum-discovery-closes-oversubscribed-private-placement-of-unitsOn October 10, 2024, Electrum Discovery Corp. ("Electrum") (TSX-V:ELY |FRA:R8N |OTC:ELDCF) announced the close of the final tranche of its oversubscribed non-brokered private placement of units at a price of $0.07 per unit. In the final tranche, Electrum sold 21,987,570 units to raise gross proceeds of $1,532,830.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z0a967e8a-257a-41e1-9cd4-3fc999701699https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2024/flow-through-investing-in-canadaFlow-through shares are an excellent way for many companies spanning multiple industries to raise capital, particularly junior firms in the mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. As a result of recent changes, flow-through shares could become even more attractive for both issuer corporations and certain investors.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zdcf8ab75-e209-43e2-aaaa-8bba2014ef24https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/capital-markets-team-advises-panmure-liberum-on-aim-ipoOur Capital Markets team has acted for Panmure Liberum on Optima Health plc's admission to AIM. Optima Heath is the UK's leading provider of technology enabled corporate health and wellbeing solutions.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z5b875842-2e7a-4dd0-8597-cd35b4cf4939https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/firm-capital-mortgage-investment-corporation-completes-22-million-bought-deal-financingOn August 8, 2024, Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSX: FC) announced that it had closed the previously announced bought deal public offering of 1,950,000 common shares at a price of $11.30 per share for gross proceeds of $22,035,000. Following the public offering, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option in full, resulting in the issue of an additional 292,500 common shares at a price of $11.30 per share. The exercise of the over-allotment option brings the total gross proceeds of the public offering to $25,340,250.Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z476db648-9a44-46a4-930e-064ca67774bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/capital-markets-team-advises-dowgate-capitalOur Capital Markets team has advised on two fundraisings which both completed last week, one for an AIM listed company and the other for an AQSE;-listed company, with both fundraisings involving Dowgate Capital Limited.Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z3d610e2a-bbc5-4b9b-8e34-832aa680f181https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/cooper-equipment-rentals-closes-offering-of-notesOn July 9, 2024, Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited announced that it successfully closed a private placement offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 7.45% senior unsecured notes due July 4, 2029. The notes offering was underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters led by RBC Capital Markets and Scotiabank, as joint bookrunners, and also included Wells Fargo Securities Canada, CIBC Capital Markets and BMO Capital Markets, as co-managers.Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z71e0012a-7f37-4e1a-aabc-2ef1f49cbd06https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/alectra-completes-$200-million-private-placementOn June 13, 2024, Alectra Inc. announced that it had closed its private placement offering of C$200 million aggregate principal amount of 4.627% Series 2024-1 senior unsecured debentures due June 13, 2034.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Zeee09a4e-a032-42a4-8ff5-550cdb2bb38bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/kraken-completes-bought-deal-equity-financingOn May 21, 2024, Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSXV: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced "bought deal" short form prospectus offering of common shares for gross proceeds of $20,126,035, inclusive of the full exercise of the over-allotment option by the underwriters.Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 Z12a8cfdd-dac8-4e93-975c-84cf2d74f990https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2024/takeover-panel-publishes-new-guidanceThe Takeover Panel has published a revised Practice Statement and new guidance on sale processes, including private sale processes. Our Capital Markets team provides a practical summary of what this covers.Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 Z098e76d9-d3d0-47c5-9da8-a7e2bf794db8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/kinross-gold-strategic-investment-in-abrasilverOn April 26, 2024, AbraSilver Resource Corp. ("AbraSilver") announced the completion of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $20 million. Pursuant to the private placement, each of Kinross Gold Corporation ("Kinross") and an affiliate of Central Puerto SA ("Central Puerto"), purchased and acquired commons shares of AbraSilver for US$10 million each. As a result, Kinross and Central Puerto each own approximately 4.0% of the outstanding common shares of AbraSilver on an undiluted basis.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z267ce7be-2994-4fb1-a096-6f90567db18ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/rio2-closes-23-million-offeringOn April 17, 2024, Rio2 Limited ("Rio2" or the "Company") (TSXV: RIO) (OTCQX: RIOFF) (BVL: RIO) announced that it had closed its previously announced private placement, having sold a total of 59,030,000 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.39 per share (the "offering price") for gross proceeds to the Company of $23,021,700.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Zd39d5dad-1ea2-4332-9936-9ecc9313a2b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/riley-closes-oversubscribed-private-placementOn April 3, 2024, Riley Gold Corp. (TSXV: RLYG) (OTCQB: RLYGF) announced that it had closed its previously announced private placement having issued 10,000,000 units for total gross proceeds of $1.5 million.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z3d5bc778-95b1-4cab-b639-d989bf0064fbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2024/navigating-the-new-disclosure-landscapeOn March 6, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced groundbreaking Climate Disclosure Rules, reshaping corporate transparency. With significant implications for Canadian companies operating across borders, these Rules signal a pivotal shift towards climate-conscious corporate reporting norms.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z9bd094bb-6572-4342-bf03-2849046895cehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2024/uk-signs-trade-pact-with-texasThe UK has signed an agreement on closer trade co-operation with Texas as the Government continues talks over a Free Trade Agreement at a federal level. This article discusses how the agreement will make it quicker, easier, and cheaper for UK and Texas firms to do business together.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:40:00 Z40a69ed1-9550-448c-8c4a-539e6fca1fd5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/oxford-biodynamics-advised-on-equity-fundraiseOur Capital Markets team is advising Shore Capital (Nomad and joint broker), Northland Capital Partners (trading as Baden Hill) and WG Partners (both also as joint brokers) on a Placing, Subscriptions and PrimaryBid Offer raising £9.9 million for AIM-listed Oxford BioDynamics plc (OBD), announced by OBD on 13 March 2024.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z49436825-9dcb-4bab-9ab2-cba8ea3a2f38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/innocan-closes-non-brokered-private-placementOn March 14, 2024, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTCQB: INNPF) announced that it had closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering of units of the company for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,988,210.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z70d8f8a7-affb-4450-885e-cc0f7085ec38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/atha-energy-and-latitude-uranium-complete-mergerOn March 7, 2024, ATHA Energy Corp. (TSXV: SASK) (FRA: X5U) (OTCQB: SASKF) and Latitude Uranium Inc. (CSE: LUR) (OTCQB: LURAF) (FRA: EI1) announced the successful completion of the previously announced arrangement whereby ATHA acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Latitude Uranium. Latitude Uranium is now a wholly owned subsidiary of ATHA.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Zcf5c8560-bdbb-473c-8c7e-4381c6e0f2ebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/exro-technologies-closes-bought-deal-financingOn February 16, 2024, Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF) ("Exro") announced the closing of its previously announced bought deal private placement offering of subscription receipts for total gross proceeds of approximately $30 million. The offering was made through a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Eight Capital.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z3022398b-a4c5-44e1-8909-41cc173a52fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2024/listed-quoted-company-transactions-2023-in-reviewIn a year which saw new listings continue to be sparse, our team continued to be involved in multiple transactions and we are optimistic that we will see an upturn in activity in the equity capital markets arena in 2024.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:56:00 Zca8a8849-c18a-4d2d-8289-6b8a98f5f23fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2024/supply-chain-transparency-reporting-begins-canadaThis is the first in a series of monthly articles to focus on S-211, examining its terms, its enforcement, best practices in compliance and reporting, and answering the many questions that arise as businesses and the federal government work to address the risks of forced labour and child labour in their operations and supply chains.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z6a2816d0-eac0-4ceb-aea0-951aae8b0dd6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2024/what-is-the-market-outlook-for-2024-in-germanyGerman 2024 market outlook: our legal experts share key insights and predictions amidst geopolitical uncertainties, plus topics we will be focusing on this year.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zb6c3db10-c19f-47a8-aa13-a49bf99a78a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/guides/2024/guide-to-going-public-in-canadaCanada is a stable country with a liquid and well-regulated secondary market and direct access to the United States capital markets. Canada's financial system has been ranked as the soundest in the world for five years in a row by the World Economic Forum.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z19462556-f3ec-4b4f-a4e5-4976fdb43e0ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/balkan-metals-reverse-takeover-of-medgoldOn January 18, 2024, Electrum Discovery Corp. ("Electrum" or the "Company") (TSXV: ELY) (formerly Medgold Resources Corp. ("Medgold")) announced the closing of its previously-announced transaction resulting in the reverse takeover of Medgold by Balkan Metals Corp. ("BMC"), along with completion of a concurrent non-brokered private placement, a 16-1 share consolidation and name change (collectively, the "Transaction").Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zf8e297e7-b87d-48a3-a3df-400a07d9b870https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2024/listing-rules-and-prospectus-regime-reformNew changes are on the horizon for UK listed companies under the proposed Listing Regime Reform and Prospectus Regime Reform. Our Corporate team summarises the headline proposals, the new listing categories for listed companies and how these might impact your company or those you work with.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zd9b5c435-cffd-4c29-b452-b1d64346650chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/artrari-one-capital-corp-completes-cpc-ipoOn January 5, 2024, Artrari One Capital Corp. ("Artrari") (TSXV: AOCC.P) successfully completed its initial public offering, raising gross proceeds of $251,100 pursuant to an amended and restated prospectus dated November 10, 2023. An aggregate of 2,511,000 common shares in the capital of Artrari were subscribed for at a price of $0.10 per share. Canaccord Genuity Corp. acted as the agent for the offering.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z63fa5223-bbf8-4d78-9cb3-6db010b5dfc6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2024/nurexone-biologic-inc-closes-private-placementOn January 5, 2024, NurExone Biologic Inc. (formerly, EnerSpar Corp.) (“NurExone”) (TSXV: NRX) announced that it closed a private placement financing through the issuance of 7,091,993 units of the company for gross proceeds of $1,985,758.04.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z34eecff2-441e-4790-8779-7b2e77782413https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/neoterrex-closes-qualifying-transactionOn December 22, 2023, NeoTerrex Minerals Inc. (formerly, Spitfyre Capital Inc.) ("NeoTerrex") (TSXV: FYRE.P) announced the closing of its previously announced Qualifying Transaction, pursuant to the terms of a business combination agreement dated October 4, 2023.Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z7f3240c3-a406-4cda-872b-3ad8e10c8aaehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/coelacanth-energy-closes-private-placementOn November 15, 2023, Coelacanth Energy Inc. (TSXV: CEI) completed a non-brokered private placement offering of 1,875,000 units of the company to select key employees, for aggregate proceeds of $1.5 million.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z725f7899-b721-4fd7-ab15-0009243dccdchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/coelacanth-energy-closes-bought-deal-financingOn November 15, 2023, Coelacanth Energy Inc. (TSXV: CEI) announced that it had closed its previously announced bought-deal financing of 100 million units of the company for gross proceeds of $80 million.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z8254d5bb-775a-4eef-987e-26e525432c93https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/hercules-silver-announces-closing-of-investmentOn November 7, 2023, Hercules Silver Corp. (TSXV: BIG) (OTCQB: BADEF) (FWB: 8Q7) announced completion of its previously announced non-brokered private placement, resulting in Barrick Gold Corporation subscribing for 21,265,370 units of Hercules Silver for gross proceeds to Hercules Silver of $23,391,907.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Zf0c7d213-f0c1-4865-91b4-5bdd0af8fd32https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/damon-motors-announces-proposed-mergerOn October 23, 2023, Damon Motors Inc. ("Damon") announced that it had signed a definitive agreement with Inpixon to complete a cross-border reverse merger (the "Business Combination") with Grafiti Holding Inc. ("Grafiti"), a proposed spin-off entity of Inpixon, a Nasdaq-listed issuer.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z560fdcd0-fcf7-4ba0-b8df-02137f56d8d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/innocan-pharma-closes-brokered-life-offeringOn October 20, 2023 Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTCQB: INNPF) announced that it had closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced private placement offering of units. In total, Innocan issued an aggregate of 5,425,608 units under the offering for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,627,682.40.Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z25e8af4c-1e02-49a6-b204-8f3e1e29a7d7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2023/streamlining-prospectus-canada-proposed-amendmentsCanadian securities regulators have published proposed changes to the rules governing the shelf prospectus regime for a 90-day comment period. The proposed changes have two key objectives: reducing unnecessary regulatory burden for well-known seasoned issuers and fostering capital formation by such issuers in the Canadian public markets.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:40:00 Zea48c751-a135-4c2f-8e83-2bb4dc0aa6echttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2023/placing-for-helium-one-globalOur Capital Markets team has advised Liberum and Peterhouse on a placing, subscription and retail offer for Helium One Global, the primary helium explorer in Tanzania, raising £6.8 million.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z2cc6c29a-79c9-4cd6-8f11-9ecb0b0ecb80https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/reports/2023/critical-minerals-role-in-global-energy-transitionThe worldwide quest to decarbonise the economy is driving unprecedented demand for electric vehicles and the critical minerals needed to power them, and Canada is perfectly placed to thrive.Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:02:00 Zcb5d254f-27de-4f07-aab3-13e431fd1600https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/tevva-and-electrameccanica-cross-border-mergerOn August 15, 2023, Tevva, a UK-based pioneer in electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and ElectraMeccanica (NASDAQ: SOLO), a US-based designer and assembler of electric vehicles, announced that they had entered into a definitive arrangement agreement to merge the companies and list the Delaware-domiciled resulting issuer on the Nasdaq exchange.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z5ae1325c-f104-4fc9-b135-8048e680ff8bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2023/eden-research-plc-successful-fundraiseOur Capital Markets team has advised AIM quoted biopesticides product and technology company, Eden Research, in relation to its secondary capital fundraising of up to £11 million through a firm placing, conditional placing, subscription and retail offer, with Cenkos Securities plc acting as bookrunner and broker.Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z5669f939-f6b8-462c-8cb5-a300aed6947bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2023/guidance-on-the-listed-issuer-financing-exemptionSince November 2022, issuers have been permitted to make offerings in Canada of freely tradeable securities without a prospectus, in reliance on the listed issuer financing exemption.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:53:00 Ze499087a-5ec9-4f72-aacc-8b73caf15f4dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/mdk-acquisition-inc-completes-cpc-ipoOn June 28, 2023, MDK Acquisition Inc. (TSXV: MDK), a capital pool company, announced that it had completed its initial public offering.Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z53c01557-647f-4ca5-aa7d-748d04fe577dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2023/cnj-capital-investments-inc-completes-cpc-ipoOn June 21, 2023, CNJ Capital Investments Inc. (TSXV: CNJ) completed its initial public offering of 3,000,000 common shares in its capital for gross proceeds of $300,000. Haywood Securities Inc. acted as agent for the offering.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z4ebc5830-ea7a-47be-9808-054b707b8300https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2023/emerita-resources-closes-8-million-life-offeringOn June 13, 2023, Emerita Resources Corp. (TSXV: EMO) announced that it had closed its brokered private placement offering of units at a price of $0.40 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $8 million.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Zf1ca0427-c07c-4670-a6bc-43e74fe737a0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/national-milk-records-acquisitionOur Capital Markets team is advising dairy technology company, National Milk Records, on its recommended cash acquisition by Associated British Foods for £48 million.Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z29e902f4-d9fc-44bf-9418-27940b4d0e1dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/genai-closes-private-placementOn June 6, 2023, Generative AI Solutions Corp. ("GenAI") (CSE: AICO) (FSE: 99L.F) (OTC: AICOF) announced that it had closed a private placement financing of units for gross proceeds of $5,373,497.36.Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z8affcb83-5d51-48cc-ad8b-4527f3baf09chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/awale-resources-closes-private-placementsOn May 24, 2023, Awalé Resources Limited (TSXV: ARIC) (“Awalé”), a mineral exploration company focused on gold and copper exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, announced the closing of its previously announced financings for gross proceeds of $2.36 million.Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 Zdc9c273a-7f38-42ff-af47-1b104f12af44https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/strong-global-entertainment-inc-closes-ipoOn May 18, 2023, Strong Global Entertainment, Inc. ("Strong") (NYSE American: SGE), announced the closing of its initial public offering ("IPO") of Class A Common Voting Shares.Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 Z1e9e6cc7-6643-4b25-91ef-3613179bd987https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2023/cse-unveils-updated-policy-manualThe Canadian Securities Exchange has introduced a number of updates to its listing policies that bring extensive changes to its listing criteria and continued listing requirements. The amendments also introduce a new senior tier for companies classified by the CSE as "non-venture issuers."Mon, 15 May 2023 13:12:00 Zd6242596-27f4-4c33-bc0a-2b39ae2cb71chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2023/tsx-provides-guidance-on-voting-agreementsThe Toronto Stock Exchange has published guidance on voting agreements entered into between security holders and TSX listed issuers in its Staff Notice 2023-0001. The Staff Notice codifies the informal policies of the TSX regarding its treatment of voting agreements that are considered to materially affect the control of an issuer.Thu, 11 May 2023 16:05:00 Zfc9d00a5-d0e5-43ed-a8ec-c672a1e2342ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2023/ontario-court-guidance-to-requisitioned-meetingsA settlement between First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust and Sandpiper Real Estate Fund 4 Limited Partnership et. al. ended Sandpiper's activism campaign seeking to replace four members of First Capital's board of trustees at a requisitioned meeting.Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 Z3814cca4-f63c-41f1-8c8f-1565ef18b90ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2023/capital-markets-team-advises-on-aim-ipoOur Capital Markets team has acted for Cairn Financial Advisers and First Equity (as nominated adviser and broker respectively) on Golden Metal Resources PLC's admission to the AIM Market.Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 Z7336a811-15be-400f-9161-5b43cf315c9bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/above-food-corp-to-list-on-nyse-through-de-spacOn May 1, 2023, Above Food Corp. ("Above Food") and Bite Acquisition Corp. (NYSE AMERICAN: BITE) ("Bite"), a US special purpose acquisition company "SPAC"), announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement, which values Above Food at a pro forma enterprise value of approximately US$319 million (approximately Cdn$430 million).Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 Zfccf93d6-6d47-4203-9d87-c913ac8528ddhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2023/new-target-board-takeover-code-requirementsIn this insight, we discuss the Takeover Panel's recently published amendments to the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers relating to cases of alternative offers.Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:01:00 Z670bcb20-5d06-4e26-a630-30f66bda13f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/us-critical-metals-closes-private-placementsOn April 11, 2023, US Critical Metals Corp. (TSXV: USCM) (OTCQB: USCMF) (FSE: 0IU0) ("USCM") announced that it had closed its previously announced brokered and concurrent non-brokered private placements of units for gross proceeds of approximately C$2.5 million. The brokered offering was led by Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. as sole agent and bookrunner.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Zc363836f-a83c-4b82-bfb2-1f36c1cfb37ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/khiron-life-sciences-closes-offering-of-unitsOn April 4, 2023, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. ("Khiron") (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced marketed public offering of units, including the exercise in full of the over-allotment option, for aggregate gross proceeds of $690,000.Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Z14cc8e0c-297a-4282-a676-c51baf01a33dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2023/requirements-for-unregistered-crypto-assetsUnregistered cryptocurrency asset trading platforms (CTPs) are expected to submit their pre-registration undertaking (including enhanced terms and conditions) by March 24, 2023. Unregistered CTPs are expected to respect while they pursue registration.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:01:00 Z9d9ebbf7-03fe-447e-9838-1a9615b4fea7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2023/deadline-crypto-asset-trading-platforms-canadaThe Canadian Securities Administrators have published Staff Notice 21-332 - Crypto Asset Trading Platforms: Pre-Registration Undertakings, confirming that unregistered cryptocurrency asset trading platforms are expected to submit their pre-registration undertaking by March 24, 2023.Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Ze9fe694c-933b-4f8a-98cd-fda661aa1043https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/q2-metals-completes-private-placement-financingOn February 23, 2023, Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) (OTCQB: QUEXF) (FSE: 458) announced that it had completed its previously announced private placement financing for aggregate proceeds to the company of $10.25 million, consisting of 12,908,333 units.Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Z1d703323-20a8-4c39-b93f-b48ff320014ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/kinross-gold-and-btu-metals-agreementsOn February 22, 2023, junior mining exploration company BTU Metals Corp. ("BTU") (TSXV: BTU) (OTC: BTUMF) announced that it had entered into a series of transactions with Kinross Gold Corporation ("Kinross") (TSX: K) (NYSE: KGC) involving significant properties of BTU in northwestern Ontario, adjacent to Kinross's Great Bear Project.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Zc8460c03-3ae6-4131-aac8-820fe1937c1bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/videos/2022/influencers-in-torontoIn this series, you will meet a number of practitioners in our Toronto office who have helped their clients overcome a variety of complex legal obstacles.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:59:00 Z2236624e-db7d-4b11-b0b2-890cc79f9690https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2023/apartmentlove-3-3-million-private-placementOn January 31, 2023, ApartmentLove Inc. (CSE: APLV) (OTCQB: APMLF) ("ApartmentLove" or the "Company") announced that it had closed the final tranche of its previously announced, commercially reasonable efforts agency basis private placement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. of 10% unsecured debenture units of the Company, for gross proceeds of $415,000 and total gross proceeds of the offering of $3,311,000.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z7870cd2e-e47f-48aa-aa45-75a30cec27e6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/amv-capital-corporation-completes-reverse-takeoverOn December 29, 2022, Abasca Resources Inc. (Abasca) (TSXV: ABA) (formerly AMV Capital Corporation (AMV)) closed the previously-announced asset purchase transaction with 101159623 Saskatchewan Ltd. (SaskCo) resulting in the reverse takeover of AMV (the Transaction), along with a concurrent financing and name change.Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Z2e14fb26-1348-4d14-9737-d335243f5778https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/nortec-minerals-closes-private-placement-financingOn December 23, 2022, Nortec Minerals Corp. ("Nortec") announced that it had closed its previously announced private placement financing through the issuance of 4,513,665 units of the company for gross proceeds of approximately $338,525.Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Zd0d93660-2eb9-4332-b4cb-99839a9d1361https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/journeo-plc-s-fundraising-and-acquisition-of-iglThe Public Companies and Capital Markets team at Gowling WLG has advised Cenkos Securities, acting as nominated adviser, sole broker and sole bookrunner, on a conditional fundraising for AIM-quoted Journeo plc, the information systems and transport technical services group. The fundraising is to primarily finance Journeo's acquisition of IGL Limited.Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:43:00 Z5021bc95-d1af-4be6-b1ff-aada6a31df6ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/cenkos-fundraising-for-skinbiotherapeuticsThe Public Companies and Capital Markets team at Gowling WLG has advised Cenkos Securities (Cenkos) on a conditional fundraising by AIM-traded SkinBioTherapeutics.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Zd1b96743-dbb8-42fd-b52c-10e6e8c26cb8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2022/strengthened-oversight-on-crypto-trading-platformsFollowing the FTX collapse: Strengthened oversight on crypto trading platforms announced by the Canadian Securities AdministratorsTue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Zf8b4304f-1a1c-4246-9f12-1c22f17e5874https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/liberum-and-peterhouse-advised-on-9-9-million-dealThe Public Companies and Capital Markets team at Gowling WLG has advised Liberum Capital and Peterhouse Capital on a £9.9 million placing and subscription for Helium One Global, the primary helium explorer in Tanzania.Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Zcd7b276b-1d0d-4a44-a2c8-0752318db0e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/auka-capital-corp-completes-cpc-ipoOn December 13, 2022, Auka Capital Corp. (Auka) (TSXV: AUK.P) successfully completed its initial public offering, raising gross proceeds of $750,000 pursuant to a prospectus dated September 15, 2022.Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Ze2632b7c-6d1e-4c87-b018-a3974ae0e4a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/listed-quoted-company-transactions-2022-in-reviewOur Capital Markets team looks back on some of the highlights of 2022, covering floats, secondary fundraises and mergers and acquisitions spanning a range of market sectors and services.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:57:00 Z945ccdcd-58af-4052-afbf-030d72010a4ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2022/pre-emption-group-updated-statement-of-principlesThe Pre-Emption Group recently issued an updated Statement of Principles, and also template shareholder resolutions, for UK listed companies to deal with their shareholder authorities to disapply pre-emption rights. We set out the key revisions in this insight.Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:06:00 Zfc6d22bc-7f88-402f-abc1-2791a5b101a2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/nav-canada-announces-tender-offering-of-notesOn November 25, 2022, NAV CANADA announced the final pricing of its cash tender offers to purchase, in four separate offers, a targeted Maximum Purchase Consideration of up to $125 million of the outstanding debt securities of the following four series.Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Zb41bd1bb-9e42-4c58-a987-6d5c29ee1186https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2022/ontario-securities-commission-creates-exemptionOn October 25, 2022, the Ontario Securities Commission created a new exemption from the prospectus requirement in respect of a distribution of securities in Ontario by an Ontario issuer to financially literate "self-certified investors."Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Zf9a007ba-eded-4506-a6ee-90e285a0c14fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/100m-worth-of-mining-deals-in-one-weekDespite the difficult economic environment, our Capital Markets team has advised on a duo of mining deals in the last week.Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Z7ae823c9-04e1-49aa-8ff3-9c45c9b159a6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2022/impact-of-litigation-on-company-value-studyThe impact of litigation on company share price has been revealed in a new report from Gowling WLG, with claimants experiencing an average drop of 3.5% on announcement of an active dispute, rising to 6.1% for defendants.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Zc1d210b5-084e-47cc-9847-a036956362d7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/capital-markets-team-advises-afritin-mining-ltdThe Capital Markets team has advised AfriTin Mining Limited (AIM: ATM), an African tech-metals mining company on a $22.8 million placing and subscription.Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:41:00 Za4a30a46-f877-4d19-900d-228abe5bc6abhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2022/new-rules-to-permit-public-offerings-in-canadaCanadian securities regulators have announced a new exemption that, upon coming into force on Nov. 21, 2022, will permit listed issuers to make public offerings of freely tradeable securities without a prospectus.Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Zf1a0a3bf-dd06-489d-b775-9baf93149763https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/exro-technologies-closes-9-8-million-financingOn September 1, 2022, Exro Technologies Inc. (TSX: EXRO) (OTCQB: EXROF) ("Exro"), a leading clean technology company that has developed industry disruptive next generation power electronics that expands the capabilities of electric motors and batteries, announced that it had closed its previously announced brokered public offering. Pursuant to the offering, Exro sold 7,920,000 units for aggregate gross proceeds of $8,316,000.Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Z8a939cc9-abdf-40a4-ac6d-17051f2356d8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/videos/2022/influencers-in-toronto-spotlight-on-alan-jamesIn this video, Alan highlights the importance of understanding his clients' objectives, aspirations and concerns to help them be successful in an increasingly competitive landscape.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:13:00 Zf90d1975-50a7-40de-b318-60ed5951cf5bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/capital-markets-team-advises-on-lse-re-submissionOur Capital Markets team has acted for Strand Hanson Limited (financial adviser) and Peterhouse Capital Limited (broker) on the re-admission of the share capital of Critical Metals plc (Critical Metals) to listing on the Official List (standard segment) (Standard Listing) and to trading on the LSE's main market for listed securities.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Z5f25553c-a2c5-464b-bff1-b4d2358a780fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/apartmentlove-completes-private-placement-of-unitsOn September 2, 2022, ApartmentLove Inc. (CSE: APLV) announced that it had closed the final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of up to 10,000,000 units of the company at a price of $0.15 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $1,500,000.Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Z81ea9d59-a40e-45f3-846b-7493b00cc613https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/capital-markets-team-advises-on-greatland-gold-plcOur Capital Markets team has advised Canaccord Genuity and Sprott as joint bookrunners on mining development and exploration company Greatland Gold PLC's US$35 million cashbox placing.Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Z6e71c605-5fb4-485f-95d2-e0b6d848d22ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/flahmingo-completes-private-placementOn August 3, 2022, Flahmingo Investments Inc., a Calgary-based FinTech company, completed a private placement offering of approximately $1.1 million and converted its SAFE notes into preferred shares.Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 Z24735d1f-4488-4398-ac77-46ce4f63b4b3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/k92-mining-closes-bought-deal-financingOn July 6, 2022, K92 Mining Inc. ("K92") (TSX: KNT) announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $50 million.Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Z000ca133-cf1c-4b84-b20c-09a02a633addhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/cross-firm-team-advises-h-t-on-acquisitionA cross firm team has advised H&T Group plc, the UK's largest pawnbroker and growing retailer of new and pre-owned jewellery and watches on its acquisition of watch servicing and repair centre, Swiss Time Services Limited.Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:14:00 Z28d43c9c-55c6-4bf3-8ff5-16ad056f499ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2022/fca-listing-reforms-single-segment-listing-regimeHow might the FCA's new discussion paper on listing reforms impact the existing regulatory regime and future listing in UK markets? And is a single segment listing regime the way forward? Our Corporate experts outline the key takeaways from the proposal.Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z487faf3f-2468-4a64-ab2c-7b490d2d73cbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/spitfyre-capital-inc-completes-cpc-ipoOn June 17, 2022, Spitfyre Capital Inc. (TSXV: FYRE) announced that it had successfully completed its initial public offering of common shares for gross proceeds of $250,000.Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Ze370175f-0e57-4f0b-97a7-15a6f52f0d55https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/nurexone-biologic-inc-completes-rtoOn June 15, 2022, NurExone Biologic Inc. (formerly, EnerSpar Corp.) (TSXV: NRX) (the "Company") announced that it had completed its previously announced business combination transaction with NurExone Biologic Ltd. ("NurExone"). The transaction is a "Reverse Takeover Transaction" as such term is defined under Policy 5.2 of the TSX Venture Exchange.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Zcd2e587f-349f-4d30-8d06-5cdeff7ec388https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/awale-resources-closes-private-placementOn June 15, 2022, Awalé Resources Limited ("Awalé") (TSXV: ARIC) announced the closing of the previously announced private placement as part of a transaction with Newmont Ventures Limited ("Newmont").Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z65b64332-c32f-4c8f-a505-8343d9d5c532https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/khiron-closes-overnight-brokered-offeringOn June 10, 2022, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQB: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC) closed its previously announced underwritten overnight public offering of units of the company, including the exercise in full of the over-allotment option.Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z8c0685ef-75ce-4206-bdc5-da459b374b9ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/carbontech-capital-corp-completes-cpc-ipoOn June 9, 2022, CarbonTech Capital Corp. (TSXV: CT.P) announced that it had completed its initial public offering of 5,000,000 common shares by way of a prospectus for gross proceeds of $500,000.Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z2d4dc7c7-abba-4713-ae4a-f1596e7cd084https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/capital-markets-dowgate-capital-limitedOur Capital Markets team has advised Dowgate Capital Limited as broker on an AI-focused private placing.Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:46:00 Zb2c32e1e-de44-4512-b284-6139fb9c7944https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/videos/2022/mining-in-focus-the-future-of-miningAhead of PDAC 2022, Gowling WLG is bringing together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss key trends shaping the future of mining, as well as the sector's critical role in the world's transition towards net zero.Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:00 Zb34907ab-c601-454b-88d4-65a49a235a36https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/innocan-obtains-receipt-for-base-shelf-prospectusOn May 17, 2022, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTC: INNPF) ("Innocan") announced that it had filed and obtained a receipt for a final short form base shelf prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 Z07c7cfcc-7da8-4390-b055-f4a39a6139e8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/us-critical-metals-closes-qualifying-transactionOn April 12, 2022, US Critical Metals Corp. (formerly Holly Street Capital Ltd.) ("USCM") (TSXV: HSC.P) announced the closing of its previously announced Qualifying Transaction, pursuant to the terms of a business combination agreement dated January 7, 2022 and amended on March 31, 2022.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z028d2e24-5547-4708-b4ac-65bef4745a00https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/beyond-minerals-completes-ipoOn April 12, 2022, Beyond Minerals Inc. (CSE: BY) completed its initial public offering of common shares for gross proceeds of $450,000.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z158392fe-03b6-4404-91e8-be416281cf82https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/platinum-group-completes-private-placementOn February 11, 2022, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) ("Platinum Group") closed a non-brokered private placement of 3,539,823 common shares that were subscribed for and issued to existing major beneficial shareholder, Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited, resulting in gross proceeds of US$6 million.Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Z31932cef-e9a0-43d9-b39b-73d24dc4cfdbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/platinum-group-metals-convertible-notesOn February 11, 2022, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) (Platinum Group) announced the completion of the privately negotiated purchase and cancellation of the company's US$20 million 6 7/8% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes.Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Zabc48d16-91fd-4dec-9dda-16f2a79f282ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/corporate-activity-a-strong-start-to-2022Our corporate team has enjoyed a strong start to 2022 following an extremely active 2021. Find out more about some of the recent highlights we're proud to have worked on.Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:55:00 Zca1ce5f0-5eb8-4504-b75e-0e3e51640273https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/ecm-team-advises-i-x-net-zeroOur Equity Capital Markets group has acted for Shore Capital and H & P Advisory Limited on i(x) Net Zero plc's IPO listing on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Z9dc29c6a-4793-4211-a23c-430c0faf36cchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/firm-capital-completes-40m-bought-deal-financingOn January 27, 2022, Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSX: FC) announced that it had closed its previously announced public offering of $40,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due March 31, 2029.Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Zc7f14f08-7828-4929-83f7-e23a5797e193https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2022/the-real-brokerage-inc-acquires-expetitle-incOn January 21, 2022, The Real Brokerage Inc. ("Real") (TSXV: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX) announced that it had acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Expetitle, Inc. ("Expetitle") for aggregate cash consideration of US$8.232 million.Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Zb188285b-807e-4795-ae58-2cb3e23122fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/rokmaster-resources-closes-non-brokered-financingOn December 30, 2021, Rokmaster Resources Corp. (TSXV: RKR) (OTCQB: RKMSF) (FSE: 1RR1) announced that it had completed a non-brokered financing for gross proceeds of $3,298,705. Pursuant to the financing, Rokmaster issued a total of 7,671,407 flow-through units, with each unit consisting on one flow-through common share and one half of a common share purchase warrant.Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Z0e331dbe-0a54-40e6-ab7b-bd4f0974cefdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/mawson-closes-public-offering-of-common-sharesOn December 9, 2021, Mawson Gold Limited (TSX: MAW) (Frankfurt: MXR) (PINK: MWSNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced public offering (issued pursuant to a preliminary prospectus supplement to its short form base shelf prospectus dated March 13, 2020), raising gross proceeds of $5,500,050. Red Cloud Securities Inc. and Sprott Capital Partners LP acted as the co-lead agents with respect to the offering.Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Z12af02e6-7ac9-4345-bc13-d08274325c37https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/roshni-capital-inc-completes-cpc-ipoOn December 8, 2021, Roshni Capital Inc. (TSXV: ROSH.P) announced that it had completed its initial public offering of common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $500,000 pursuant to a prospectus dated November 9, 2021 filed with the Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta Securities Commissions. Haywood Securities Inc. acted as agent for the offering.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Zd865214e-d32e-4acd-87bf-8db7e750041fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-panmure-gordon-on-feedback-plcThe Capital Markets team at law firm Gowling WLG has advised Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited as nominated adviser and broker on a placing and open offer for their client Feedback PLC, an AIM quoted company specialising in clinical communication.Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Ze910d3d0-4ab3-4538-9fc7-e9ecd6e0f2bbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/greatland-gold-plc-s-16m-secondary-fundraisingGowling WLG's capital markets team have advised Berenberg and Canaccord, as joint bookrunners on Greatland Gold PLC's $16 million placing, subscription and retail offer.Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Z3f5531cf-afc5-4d94-91e7-215af2051dachttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/mineros-s-a-lists-shares-on-tsxOn November 19, 2021, Mineros S.A. (TSX: MSA) (CB: MINEROS) became the first Latin American company to directly list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), and the first Colombian company with shares listed on both the Colombian Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Valores de Colombia – "BVC") and the TSX. Mineros closed its Canadian initial public offering for gross proceeds of approximately US$20 million.Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Zee711f49-6bd4-4a4d-a236-ae490ad638d1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/firm-capital-28-76-million-bought-deal-financingOn November 1, 2021, Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation announced that the Corporation had closed the previously announced bought deal public offering of common shares for gross proceeds of $28,758,510.Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Z90acc2d8-2c2a-4fe0-9e38-642b91beaa79https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/rugby-mining-acquires-proximo-resourcesOn October 27, 2021, Rugby Mining Limited ("Rugby") (TSXV: RUG) reported that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of Proximo Resources Pty Ltd ("Proximo"), a private Australian company that controls silver and gold projects in Chile and Argentina.Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Z7bd0616c-fb5e-4ad7-8d58-ae24b1d382bahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/aurania-public-offering-and-private-placementOn October 21, 2021, Aurania Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ARU) (Frankfurt: 20Q) ("Aurania") announced that it had closed its previously announced overnight marketed public offering of units, including the exercise in full of the over-allotment option granted to the underwritersThu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Zaf0f1f32-e260-4f15-97d0-5a47ac743df3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/forward-water-technologies-reverse-takeoverOn October 20, 2021, Hope Well Capital Corp. (the "Company") acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of Forward Water Technologies Inc. (the "Target") by way of a three-cornered amalgamation of the Target and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and issued 66,076,700 common shares in the capital of the Company to the shareholders of the Target. The Resulting Issuer is classified as a Tier 2 Industrial Issuer and operates under the name Forward Water Technologies.Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Zf2e503a1-e5d6-40ed-8bb4-71ebd7d19122https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/innocan-pharma-closes-8-2m-private-placementOn October 13, 2021, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTCQB: INNPF) announced that it had closed its previously announced private placement of common shares and warrants to purchase common shares to institutional investors for aggregate gross proceeds to the company of $8,227,150 million. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as the exclusive placement agent for the private placement.Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Za41fd3b7-7482-4c4b-91d8-a39028f15ed0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/calgary-airport-authority-completes-bond-offeringOn October 7, 2021, The Calgary Airport Authority completed its inaugural bond offering, raising $2.075 billion of private placement bonds that will be used to repay two-thirds of the Authority's debt with the Province of Alberta, pay transaction costs, and for general corporate purposes.Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Z685422c0-0f35-4c8d-98ea-d4d607ee85d6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2021/canadian-securities-regulators-propose-new-rulesCanadian securities regulators are proposing a new prospectus exemption that would streamline capital raising for companies listed on recognized Canadian stock exchanges.Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:27:00 Z8d7bd9c4-e184-46d3-9775-b8f36273de56https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/lucky-minerals-completes-private-placementOn September 17, 2021, Lucky Minerals Inc. (TSXV: LKY) (OTC: LKMNF) (FRA: LKY) announced that it had completed the second tranche of its previously announced private placement of units, raising gross proceeds of $3,875,840 under the two tranches of the offering.Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Z7c36cd7b-7aa6-4b24-9553-cdf15c621b5ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/firm-capital-completes-bought-deal-financingOn September 3, 2021, Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSX: FC) announced that it had closed its previously announced public offering of $40 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due September 30, 2028 of the Corporation. The underwriters subsequently exercised their over-allotment option in full, resulting in the issue of an additional $6 million aggregate amount of debentures.Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Z7a20a6ab-6e9d-487e-a939-e426f44e8c0dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-finncap-on-aim-transactionGowling WLG has advised finnCap, as financial adviser to Cambria Bidco Limited on its recommended cash offer for AIM listed company,Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Z85bed6e2-f3fe-49b5-af8a-324d37aa4a39https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/kraken-robotics-closes-bought-deal-financingOn July 26, 2021, Kraken Robotics Inc. ("Kraken Robotics" or the "Company") (TSXV: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced "bought deal" short form prospectus offering of units for gross proceeds of $10 million.Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z4603effc-f03e-4ac5-ada3-73c97f21dcdfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/sayward-capital-corp-completes-cpc-ipoOn July 19, 2021, Sayward Capital Corp. (TSXV: SAWC) announced that it had successfully completed its initial public offering of common shares for gross proceeds of $500,000. Haywood Securities Inc. acted as the agent for the offering.Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Zcd2937e5-8910-4e8b-9568-21789e53b584https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/the-real-brokerage-closes-warrant-transactionOn June 28, 2021, The Real Brokerage Inc. ("Real" or the "Company") (TSXV: REAX) (NASDAQ: REAX) closed an accelerated warrant transaction resulting in C$32,845,011.20 in proceeds to the Company.Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Zaddda51c-705b-428c-9499-1ad9698d2a1ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2021/five-key-considerations-for-cleantech-smesThe future of Canada's energy sector will include a major role for clean technology companies. Cleantech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the shift to clean technology are looking to Canada's capital markets to grow their businesses and expand operations.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Zff09a9c5-12a3-4be2-82a9-235df938fdcbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/adcore-closes-marketed-offering-of-unitsOn June 17, 2021, Adcore Inc. ("Adcore" or the "Company") (TSX: ADCO) (FSE: ADQ) closed a marketed offering of units of the Company for gross proceeds of $4,123,000.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Z709634b5-8130-42a2-81e6-da5638ef7761https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/largo-resources-files-final-base-shelf-prospectusOn June 4, 2021, Largo Resources Ltd. ("Largo") (TSX: LGO) (NASDAQ: LGO) obtained a receipt for a final short form base shelf prospectus (the "Shelf Prospectus") from the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada. A corresponding registration statement on Form F-10 (the "Registration Statement") was also filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the Canada/U.S. Multijurisdictional Disclosure System ("MJDS").Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Z4b40b1f7-582b-4e76-91ed-241ff891367bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-revolution-bars-groupGowling WLG has advised Revolution Bars Group plc (RBG) on a Firm Placing and a Placing and Open Offer to raise £21 million.Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Z6e6bc1bb-4cef-4610-9661-9001e4d9a08bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/rise-capital-corp-completes-ipoOn May 26, 2021, Rise Capital Corp. (TSXV: RSE) (the "Corporation") announced that it had successfully completed its initial public offering of 45,000,000 common shares at $0.20 per share for gross proceeds of $9,000,000. Hampton Securities Limited acted as agent for the offering.Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 Z1f66a061-c8fa-4624-9102-7470ed405d9ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/eraa-completes-200-million-bond-financingOn May 20, 2021, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority ("ERAA") closed an issue of $200 million of Amortizing Revenue Bonds, Series D via private placement.Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 Zd8ace4a0-37ca-432f-80ed-4b33de26d3d7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/sol-cuisine-ltd-closes-qualifying-transactionOn May 19, 2021, Sol Cuisine Ltd. (TSXV: PN.P) (formerly Platform 9 Capital Corp.) (the "Company") announced that it had completed its previously announced "Qualifying Transaction" in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) Policy 2.4 - Capital Pool Companies (the "Transaction") pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement dated April 14, 2021 between the Company, 12835151 Canada Inc. ("Subco"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and Sol Cuisine Inc. ("Sol Cuisine").Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 Z13672439-4f1b-464f-880d-2bb2943f2c81https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/adcore-files-final-base-shelf-prospectusOn May 11, 2021, ADCORE Inc. (TSX: ADCO) (FSE:ADQ) announced that it had filed and obtained a receipt for a final short form base shelf prospectus (the "Base Shelf Prospectus") with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 Z634d8327-69b6-442c-9e81-59afad81f9f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/the-carlyle-group-completes-notes-offeringOn May 11, 2021, global investment firm The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ: CG) ("Carlyle") sold $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% subordinated notes due 2061 issued by Carlyle Finance L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. On May 17, 2021, the underwriters exercised their Green Shoe option and purchased an additional US$35 million of subordinated notes.Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 Z1ca6e0ba-82d8-4c70-9740-638b938341ebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/omciaa-completes-100-million-bond-financingOn May 5, 2021, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority ("OMCIAA") closed an issue of $100 million Revenue Bonds, Series F, via a private placement, with CIBC World Markets Inc. acting as sole agent.Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 Z6d09263f-d6fe-44ca-9f8f-3dbb5b636438https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/hiaa-completes-150-million-bond-financingOn May 3, 2021, Halifax International Regional Airports Authority ("HIAA") closed an issue of $150 million of Revenue Bonds, Series D via private placement.Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 Z97679e73-ab95-49a0-b9fa-08ab9d3ba944https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/largo-resources-lists-on-nasdaqOn April 19, 2021, the common shares of Largo Resources Ltd. (TSX: LGO) (NASDAQ: LGO) debuted on Nasdaq. Largo will continue to maintain the listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange.Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Zd46e976e-62f5-4d24-aade-9164413f38e9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/payfare-completes-initial-public-offeringOn March 19, 2021, Payfare Inc. (TSX: PAY) successfully closed its initial public offering of common shares at a price of $6.00 per common share for total gross proceeds of $65.4 million.Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z21769925-9d37-4fac-89d5-25093defa851https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/goodyear-closes-offering-of-senior-notesOn April 6, 2021, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) closed its previously announced public offering of US$1 billion aggregate principal amount of 10- and 12-year senior notes. The notes, comprised of US$550 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 and US$450 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2033, will be senior unsecured obligations of the company.Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z085e729a-e29b-4841-8ce1-7c17fe87071fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/aurania-s-public-offering-and-private-placementOn April 1, 2021, Aurania Resources Ltd. (TSXV: ARU) (Frankfurt: 20Q) ("Aurania" or the "Company") announced that the Company had closed its previously announced overnight marketed public offering of units of the Company, including exercise in full of the over-allotment option, for gross proceeds of approximately $7.77 million.Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z9791ca5c-2617-4d84-ac6f-4ac1694f03c4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2021/canada-updates-national-security-reviewOn March 24, 2021, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry issued updated national security review guidelines under the Investment Canada Act.  The guidelines explain the government's approach to assessing potential national security risks posed by foreign investments and strongly encourage investors to notify the government of their investments at least 45 days before closing in certain circumstances.Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z881409eb-312a-466b-bc4d-5287d5f11c1ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-cenkos-securities-berenbergGowling WLG has advised Cenkos Securities plc and Berenberg as joint bookrunners on XLMedia plc's oversubscribed £24 million placing and subscription.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Zee7c48a2-705b-4443-b592-cdb52d2427d3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/plantx-closes-offering-of-unitsOn March 22, 2021, PlantX Life Inc. ("PlantX") (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) announced that it had completed its oversubscribed public offering of units of the company for gross proceeds of $20,057,903.25, including a partial exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the agents led by Mackie Research Capital Corporation.Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z7a658693-fdb8-4463-b777-c7820264ecf8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/sabina-bought-deal-financing-and-private-placementOn March 16, 2021, Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. (TSX: SBB) (OTCQX: SGSVF) reported that it had closed a bought deal financing with a syndicate of underwriters co-led by BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and including Sprott Capital Partners LP, under which the underwriters bought 18,000,000 common shares of Sabina for gross proceeds of approximately $35.1 million.Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z27b47b3f-2f93-4cba-8a23-721691169a5dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/bald-eagle-gold-closes-qualifying-transactionOn March 19, 2021, Bald Eagle Gold Corp. (formerly Wolf Acquisition Corp.) ("Bald Eagle") (TSXV: WOLF.P) announced the closing of its previously announced qualifying transaction.Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Zc3d8cccf-e70d-462f-a3ee-75c661ecb105https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/taal-closes-40-million-public-offering-of-unitsOn March 18, 2021, TAAL Distributed Information Technologies Inc. (CSE: TAAL) (FWB: 9SQ1) ("TAAL"), a vertically integrated, blockchain infrastructure and service provider for enterprise, announced that it had closed its previously announced public offering of units. The offering was oversubscribed for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $40 million.Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z42944932-b24f-40c2-9adb-3b1cf128480dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/af2-capital-corp-completes-cpc-ipoOn March 15, 2021, AF2 Capital Corp. (TSXV: AF.P) successfully completed its initial public offering, raising gross proceeds of $300,000 pursuant to a prospectus dated February 17, 2021Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Zbe4b91bb-6153-4368-b580-e69377534036https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2021/canada-climate-related-financial-system-riskOn January 22, 2021, the Ministry of Finance in Ontario, Canada released the final report of the 'Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce'.Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:12:00 Zbd862828-03b2-47d8-801d-89c9a18448fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-phoenix-copper-on-fundraiserGowling WLG's mining and capital markets team has advised Phoenix Copper Limited on a £16.45 million placing and subscription.Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Zf4e81dc8-306f-4df5-adbe-bafc480bb610https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/adcore-announces-graduation-to-tsxOn March 4, 2021, ADCORE Inc. (TSX: ADCO) (FSE: ADQ) announced that it had received final approval to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX").Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z77140ebd-e417-4217-a57c-64bb085ed645https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/im-cannabis-lists-on-nasdaqOn March 1, 2021, the common shares of IM Cannabis Corp. ("IMC") (CSE: IMCC) commenced trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol "IMCC".Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Zfbb02ab1-5173-4396-844e-bc5f7881c1d9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/ayr-and-liberty-health-close-plan-of-arrangementOn February 26, 2021, Ayr Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A) (OTCQX: AYRWF) ("Ayr") and Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: LHS) (OTCQX: LHSIF) ("Liberty") announced that they had completed the previously announced arrangement.Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Z52cd2c06-db0f-4da5-911f-a0f3f4497bf7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/inzinc-closes-private-placement-of-unitsOn February 18, 2021, InZinc Mining Ltd. (TSXV: IZN) (the "Company") announced that it had completed the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units for gross proceeds of $199,999.95.Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Zfd8c4ead-dd83-409f-8927-5063f672d40bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/nav-canada-completes-issue-of-notesOn February 9, 2021, NAV CANADA completed an issue of $500 million of general obligation notes in two series on a private placement basis pursuant to exemptions from the prospectus requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws (the Offering).Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Z39c7f8ca-e93d-4cb6-b797-ed979084ea98https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/platinum-group-enters-into-sales-agreementEffective February 5, 2021, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) ("Platinum Group" or the "Company") entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with BMO Capital Markets Corp. ("BMO").Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Z7af1eb60-ea18-4fdc-b098-41b9fa99f33ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/bacanora-lithium-raises-us65-millionOn February 3, 2021, Bacanora Lithium plc (AIM: BCN) (Bacanora or the Company) announced the successful placing of new ordinary shares of £0.10 each in the share capital of the Company.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Zbdbc27e7-2295-4a86-8aa9-2abf90b16f76https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2021/bc-benefit-companies-are-they-here-to-stayAdding to the list of corporate entities available in the province, British Columbia has introduced a new type of corporation in 2020, called a "benefit company". Whether benefit companies are something wanted by the marketplace and will be attractive to investors remains to be seen.Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:36:00 Z30fa6fb6-63e9-4e00-9dca-e48ce07b7188https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/delta-cleantech-acquires-clean-energy-assetsOn January 27, 2021, HTC Extraction Systems ("HTC") (TSXV: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF) completed the previously announced sale of the assets (the "Purchase and Sale") of its clean energy business to its newly incorporated subsidiary, Delta CleanTech Inc. ("Delta") for an aggregate purchase price of $4 million.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z25975ad7-54d5-48aa-b522-7ba4622ad8b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/above-food-closes-private-placement-of-unitsOn January 20, 2021, Above Food Corp. ("Above Food") announced the closing of its brokered and non-brokered private placement of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $40,233,312.Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z7118b2f5-5441-418f-a5e6-fb8c50c1a764https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/haw-capital-2-corp-completes-cpc-ipoOn January 8, 2021, HAW Capital 2 Corp. (TSXV: HAW.P) announced that it had completed its initial public offering of 4,000,000 common shares issued at a price of $0.10 per share pursuant to a prospectus dated November 12, 2020Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Zffa99673-955a-4c92-af02-02fe8f9f6057https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2021/alternative-mine-financingProduction linked lending has become a staple of mining finance - particularly for base and precious metals. The two dominant production linked models are often described as Royalty arrangements and Streaming arrangements.Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:39:00 Z985f47b8-8338-4f29-9766-f7ac6713bd3ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/innocan-pharma-closes-private-placementOn December 31, 2020, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (OTC: INNPF) closed a non-brokered private placement offering of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,367,804.Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Zce88dca9-56ed-4dad-b9ec-ebf3148a5e3fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/cross-border-capital-i-inc-completes-cpc-ipoOn December 22, 2020, Cross Border Capital I Inc. (TSXV: CBX.P) announced that it had completed its initial public offering of common shares for gross proceeds of $300,000 and that its common shares had commenced trading on the TSX Venture Exchange.Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Z7ca0b3dd-8a03-4a3a-b455-eb8eaecc94a4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/gowling-wlg-advises-on-rua-life-sciences-placingA team of life sciences and corporate finance experts from international law firm Gowling WLG has advised Cenkos Securities (as broker) and Shore Capital (as nominated adviser) on RUA Life Sciences PLC's £6 million fundraise.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Za4d59603-3a3b-4ae8-92ac-513351647400https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/gowling-wlg-advises-on-downing-renewables-ipoGowling WLG's top ranked Investment Funds team has advised new client Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust plc (DORE) on its initial public offering (IPO) which raised £122.5 million.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Z9cfcdd7e-3ac9-4643-b87e-9b9db02ebd18https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/k92-mining-graduates-to-tsxOn December 8, 2020, K92 Mining Inc. (TSXV: KNT) (OTCQX : KNTNF) announced that it had received final approval for the listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX").Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Za76789a8-34fa-4cc3-86a3-48cc0afbf142https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/emerge-closes-reverse-takeover-transactionOn December 8, 2020, Emerge Commerce Ltd. (TSXV: ECOM), formerly Aumento Capital VII Corporation ("Aumento"), a company incorporated under the laws of Ontario, announced the closing of the previously announced three-cornered amalgamation whereby Emerge Commerce Inc. amalgamated with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aumento.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Zee516fd2-014a-4d2e-aad0-c9e35c2a192bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/jnc-medical-shareholder-divests-stakeEffective December 1, 2020, Christopher Mulvanny, a principal shareholder of JNC Medical Inc., completed the sale of his stake in the company to 9888055 Canada Inc. and another individual.Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Zd10065b8-e7ca-452f-a16c-e74660280c10https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2021/platinum-group-completes-at-the-market-offeringOn November 30, 2020, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) ("Platinum Group") completed an "at-the-market" offering of common shares first announced on September 4, 2020. The offering was completed pursuant to an Equity Distribution Agreement with BMO Capital Markets Corp. ("BMO").Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Zf28677ad-0b01-4a56-a151-88275b5d6f15https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/khiron-life-sciences-closes-bought-deal-financingOn November 26, 2020, Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQB: KHRNF) (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a vertically integrated cannabis leader with core operations in Latin America and Europe, closed its previously announced "bought deal" short form prospectus offering of units, including the exercise in full of the over-allotment option.Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Z5a335d1d-81ac-4303-b736-de687ae1581bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/touchstone-exploration-raises-us30-millionOn November 3, 2020, Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TSX / LSE: TXP) announced that further to the company's announcement on November 2, 2020 regarding a proposed private placing, Touchstone had placed 24,291,866 new common shares of no par value with institutional and other investors in the United Kingdom and Canada raising gross proceeds of approximately US$30 million (approximately £23.1 million and C$39.8 million).Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Zd5cb4666-3283-4ac7-8842-e05109e388cdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/kraken-robotics-closes-bought-deal-financingOn October 26, 2020, Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSXV: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF)announced that it had closed its previously announced “bought deal” short form prospectus offering of common shares of the company for gross proceeds of $10,385,000, inclusive of the partial exercise of the over-allotment option.Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z63a73145-2302-4597-af77-a3848d929c24https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/podcasts/2020/the-employment-lifecycle-smcr-employment-issuesWe shine a light on the SMCR issues that can arise during the employment relationship.Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:50:00 Z17a8f773-8b43-4702-8c2b-d0fd50b2ebf9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/platinum-closes-non-brokered-private-placementOn October 15, 2020, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) ("Platinum Group") reported that it had closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of common shares resulting in gross proceeds to the company of US$2,500,002.20 to existing major beneficial shareholder, Hosken Consolidated Investments Limited ("HCI") through its subsidiary Deepkloof Limited.Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z0aaa3cec-706f-40a2-989b-f22a9dba9cf0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/argonaut-gold-closes-private-placementOn October 14, 2020, Argonaut Gold Inc. (TSX: AR) announced that it had closed its previously announced "bought deal" private placement of common shares in the capital of the company that will qualify as "flow-through shares" (within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) for aggregate gross proceeds of $11,500,149.50, including full exercise of the underwriters' option.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Zb3889843-aea9-495c-8ae8-1ba567f9466ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/ontario-business-laws-modernized-shareholder-apprThe Ontario Government is proposing to amend the Ontario Business Corporations Act in an effort to allow both public and private Ontario corporations to operate with more flexibility.Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Za56fac50-b1fc-4410-a028-8a9400af4673https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/red-white-bloom-closes-bought-deal-offeringOn September 24, 2020, Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTC: RWBYF) ("RWB") closed its bought deal offering of 33,350,000 units of RWB for aggregate gross proceeds of $25,012,500, which included the full exercise of the over-allotment option.Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z7c0d0199-92b6-4586-9fe9-644f6b0bd39ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/climate-change-impact-on-financial-servicesWith so many developments and momentum more generally in this area of ESG, it's a timely point to consider why climate change is such an important issue for those involved in in the financial sector.Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:47:00 Zbda0bffa-e925-46c1-8f45-66eb1c765325https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/lifted-innovations-completes-rtoOn September 8, 2020, Lifted Innovations Inc. ("Lifted") completed a going public transaction which resulted in a reverse takeover of Kootenay Zinc Corp. ("Kootenay").Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z6a60bb8f-2936-412a-a0b8-81886dd76ad1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/west-vault-mining-closes-private-placementsOn August 13, 2020, West Vault Mining Inc. (WVM: TSXV) ("West Vault") closed its previously announced brokered private placement of common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $6,348,000 including the exercise in full of the agents' over-allotment option.Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Z0a2a7620-e17d-414b-8739-49f48d934754https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/fec-resources-completes-rights-offeringOn July 31, 2020, FEC Resources Inc. (PINK: FECOF) completed its previously announced Rights Offering, receiving gross proceeds of approximately US$846,750.Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Z9adb1756-4ae5-4718-8d87-77ae66009514https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/flow-through-share-spending-timelines-extendedOn July 10, 2020, the Department of Finance Canada announced a proposal to extend the time that issuers of 'flow-through shares' have to incur eligible expenditures by 12 months.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:44:00 Z31f69421-5a68-491e-b9f5-f4032941dc2ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/cross-river-ventures-corp-completes-ipoOn July 13, 2020, Cross River Ventures Corp. (CRVC: CSE) (“Cross River”) announced that it had completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) of common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”), which included the full exercise of the over-allotment option, to raise gross proceeds of $460,000. Haywood Securities Inc. acted as Cross River’s agent on a commercially reasonable efforts basis in respect of the IPO.Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Z63447635-599b-4575-870b-5323dc366f6chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/metalla-and-coeur-close-bought-deal-offeringOn June 30, 2020, Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (TSXV: MTA) (NYSE American: MTA) (“Metalla”) and Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE: CDE) (“Coeur”) announced that they had closed a public offering of common shares of Metalla currently held by CoeurTue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Zb5978751-dc47-4b60-9040-0a8eb92ac0efhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/paramount-gold-nevada-closes-offering-in-canadaOn June 30, 2020, Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (NYSE American: PZG) announced that it had closed its previously announced non-brokered registered direct offering in the US and a concurrent best efforts agency offering in Canada of shares of its common stock, for gross proceeds of US$5 million. The Canadian offering was made pursuant to Paramount’s final short form prospectus filed on June 24, 2020 with the Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta Securities Commissions.Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Zb58d80fb-2ffc-4498-9724-02b32f5ad7b9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/interbit-completes-change-of-business-transactionOn June 29, 2020, North Peak Resources Ltd. announced that it had completed its previously announced "Change of Business" transaction, with the result that the Company is now a Tier 2 mining issuer under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and engaged in the exploration and development of prospective mineral properties.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z48c83d91-a046-4e6d-959b-420d8341a2e5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/lucky-minerals-closes-private-placementOn June 29, 2020, Lucky Minerals Inc. (TSXV: LKY) (OTC: LKMNF) (FRA: LKY) announced that that it had completed the second and final tranche of its previously announced private placement of units, having raised a total of $3,072,200.40 under the two tranches of the offering.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z8c9da0ec-62ec-41e9-9dea-17da645fc703https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/platinum-closes-private-placement-of-common-sharesOn June 17, 2020, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) ("Platinum Group") reported closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of common shares.Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z7f345e65-5221-4ae9-9f69-0575e20285c2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/gowling-wlg-advises-revolution-bars-group-plcInternational law firm Gowling WLG has advised Revolution Bars Group plc (RBG) on its £15 million equity fundraising and proposed transfer from the London Stock Exchange's Main Market to AIM.Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:46:00 Z94dac30f-9886-4fec-be2d-c3ab47cf55b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/innocan-pharma-closes-prospectus-offering-of-unitsOn June 10, 2020, Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) ("Innocan") announced the closing of its marketed short form prospectus offering of units for gross proceeds of $5,116,309.74.Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z00f3682f-971b-46a8-844a-a55a9e264768https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/yroo-inc-completes-rights-offeringOn June 5, 2020, Yroo Inc. successfully completed a rights offering by way of private placement for total proceeds of US$1.4 million.Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z3ff2b244-4da1-492b-90f1-199940151f0ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/interrent-reit-closes-230-million-bought-dealOn June 4, 2020, InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX-IIP.UN) ("InterRent") announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 15,709,000 trust units from treasury, which includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters in connection with the offering, for gross proceeds of $230,136,850.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Zfc4daa0f-6b9d-4e4a-92c2-b24720269ccchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/cardiol-therapeutics-closes-17-25m-bought-dealOn June 4, 2020, Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CRDL) announced the closing of its previously announced bought deal short form prospectus offering of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $17,250,000 which includes the full exercise of the over-allotment option.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z161e9c4d-a1d3-4b2a-8654-e6cf21ea71dchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/sabina-gold-silver-closes-55-mil-bought-dealOn June 3, 2020, Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. (TSX: SBB) (OTCQX: SGSVF) reported that that it had completed its previously announced bought deal offering, raising gross proceeds of $55 million.Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:00 Z0903d6bc-c2ed-4dda-b8f7-aa7d18f99ac1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/nav-canada-completes-issue-of-850-millionOn May 29, 2020, NAV CANADA announced that it had completed an issue of $850 million of general obligation notes in two series on a private placement basis pursuant to exemptions from the prospectus requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws (the Offering).Fri, 29 May 2020 12:00:00 Zd481ea75-c97e-497f-8d0f-bd5e935a187ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/aleafia-health-closes-14-95-million-bought-dealOn May 29, 2020, Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: AH) announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal offering of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $14,950,000, which included the full exercise of the over-allotment option.Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 Z5ab77792-534e-4175-8f24-e0ebb63b742bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/balmoral-resources-wallbridge-mining-companyOn May 22, 2020, Balmoral Resources Ltd. (TSX: BAR) (OTCQX: BALMF) and Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX: WM) announced the completion of a plan of arrangement between the companies.Fri, 22 May 2020 12:00:00 Z4875d8e4-96b0-43bd-8f73-b07219c70e41https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/mawson-resources-closes-oversubscribedOn May 20, 2020, Mawson Resources Limited (TSX: MAW) (Frankfurt: MXR) (PINKSHEETS: MWSNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced public offering of units to raise gross proceeds of $17,000,200.Wed, 20 May 2020 12:00:00 Z14a56d7b-f9ce-4eaa-a70a-d359a570caa1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/ontario-business-laws-modernizedOn May 12, 2020, the Government of Ontario passed legislation which amends numerous Ontario business laws in an effort to allow businesses to continue to operate while complying with both physical distancing guidelines and legal requirements.Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 Z9ccfed7f-08f5-4795-8ff1-1b3a71c19786https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/on-demand-webinars/2020/international-m-a-uk-eu-middle-east-and-asiaThe current pandemic has heightened uncertainty to new levels. The impact is on a global scale! What is the state of play for M&A deals elsewhere around the world? In this webinar, M&A professionals from Gowling WLG’s international offices - including experts from the UK, France, Dubai and China - provide their insights and views on how select aspects of a transaction have been impacted in their respective jurisdictions.Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 Zc01cd1d1-591a-45eb-8ab8-2a99c675a6a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/eden-empire-completes-going-public-transactionOn May 14, 2020, Eden Empire Inc. completed a going public transaction with Rosehearty Energy Inc. The resulting issuer will carry on the business of Eden Empire.Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 Zb840cc21-034d-4b5a-a08b-066d32d20f3ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/bdc-launches-bridge-financing-programAs the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be felt worldwide, many Canadian technology companies are facing unprecedented challenges posed by business interruptions, ongoing operating costs and expenses, and liquidity concerns. In response, BDC Capital, the investment arm of Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), has recently launched the BDC Capital Bridge Financing Program, to maintain and protect the growth of the Canadian venture capital sector.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Zf3136d31-c4be-472b-8747-41c0cc6ff9a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/ontario-provides-additional-relief-business-corpsOn April 24, 2020, Ontario updated its temporary relief for corporations incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the OBCA) in relation to shareholder meetings, as well as director meetings, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (Ontario). This article outlines the impact of this relief for Ontario business corporations that are dealing with their annual shareholder meetings and director meetings.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Zbdc7acb6-6d4a-41e6-94e2-ea2779568c6chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/federal-government-support-tech-companiesAs the impact of the novel coronavirus continues to be felt worldwide, many Canadian technology companies, especially pre-revenue startups, are facing unprecedented challenges posed by business interruptions, ongoing costs and operating expenses.Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Z2a59e065-73e9-4899-9e54-dbfed0f6bbb6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/taking-control-during-uncertain-timesIn this article we provide some practical tips on how best to use a slowdown in operations to prepare your business for a future M&A transaction.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Z837b7a8a-ac37-4593-ae41-ca797593001chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/canadian-competition-bureau-good-faith-competitorOn April 8, the Canadian Competition Bureau acknowledged that the COVID-19 crisis may require the rapid establishment of business collaborations of limited duration and scope to ensure the supply of critical products and services.  The Bureau does not wish to see concerns related to competition law enforcement "potentially chill" activities that may be necessary to help Canadians.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Z070526ae-ae2e-4b1c-ab63-e37811ce6364https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-where-are-the-uk-m-a-opportunitiesIn this insight our experts give views on where is the UK M&A market now? Where (and for who) are the UK M&A opportunities over the next 12 months most likely to be?Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:02:00 Z95588ea0-0528-4293-bc30-09a1a5940e94https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-distressed-m-a-opportunitiesThe COVID-19 crisis is already showing signs of pushing the UK economy into recession, has undoubtedly impacted the M&A market in the UK and increased the likelihood of businesses entering into insolvency proceedings.Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Zd8868aef-cdf1-4200-9a99-792b89cb38bbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/protecting-canadian-companies-class-action-covid19The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a historically disruptive event. In this environment, class action lawyers have likely already begun investigating companies that suffered significant share price movements to determine whether any of them are attractive targets for a lawsuit.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z1f69ce9e-dc59-4b02-92c9-04d224b986d2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/details-on-blanket-relief-for-market-participantsCanadian securities regulators have now issued temporary blanket relief orders which provide for a 45-day extension to the deadlines for certain regulatory filings and deliveries that fall during the period of March 23 to June 1, 2020.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:55:00 Zffc9cf28-e1e7-404b-828e-c21ef3243481https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-tsx-extend-deadlinesOn March 23, 2020, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) granted relief from stock exchange rules that might have proven difficult for listed issuers to comply with in light of COVID-19.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Zee535492-6d1c-4919-826e-aca2eface436https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-canadian-companies-shareholder-meetingWith the progression of COVID-19, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published guidance on conducting shareholder meetings during the outbreak.Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Zd9a2506a-b976-415f-9de5-7a04089ea4e5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-canadian-financial-regulators-march-19OSFI, ONTARIO FSRA, FINTRAC, Autorité des marchés financiers and BC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY adjust regulations and guidance for banks, credit unions, financial intermediaries and other market participants.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:57:00 Za6130fcc-5dcc-4945-bc9d-e5e77933c9aehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-csa-relief-for-market-participantsAs the current situation with respect to COVID-19 continues to evolve and businesses work to address the impact this will have, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are exploring measures to assist with some of the regulatory burden imposed on market participants.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:33:00 Z78b35481-1b31-4f38-a073-95ccec38e072https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-raises-cyber-security-risksThe global pandemic has forced millions of employees to work from home, all with relatively little training or preparation for those are unused to doing so.Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:10:00 Zfe50229f-b2c7-42ea-9511-44eba63ff76ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/going-remote-due-to-covid-19The spread of COVID-19 and social distancing are nudging many employers to transition to full or close-to-full remote workforces at lightening speed. Technology is a necessary connector, especially in these times, and there are issues for organizations to consider for their tech contracts.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z952a32cd-8362-476f-a4f4-0abf56f81d13https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2020/covid-19-shareholder-meetings-during-a-pandemicCanadian public companies are faced with the question of how to legally hold their shareholder meetings in a manner that minimizes health risks for participants.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z078eef5d-ade2-4c50-a222-c015f6c56225https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/hakken-capital-completes-ipoOn March 13, 2020, Hakken Capital Corp. announced that it had completed its initial public offering of common shares in the capital of the company for gross proceeds of $400,000, pursuant to an Amended and Restated Prospectus dated December 16, 2019 filed with the British Columbia and Alberta Securities Commissions.Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z68da298f-8130-443e-a453-bdd097c9369ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2020/coronavirus-disclosure-considerations-canadiansThe coronavirus is still evolving, and its full impact remains to be determined. However, its wide-ranging effects include financial market volatility, interest rate cuts, disrupted movement of people and goods, and diminished consumer confidence.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z1c57a9f9-c53d-498d-8f4c-1842393d2b1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/mountain-valley-md-holdings-reverse-takeoverOn February 24, 2020, Mountain Valley MD Holdings Inc. (formerly Meadow Bay Gold Corporation) announced that it had completed its previously announced reverse takeover transaction, pursuant to which it acquired all of the outstanding securities of privately held Mountain Valley MD Inc.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Z72726d0d-3c8c-4ea7-8cda-95f6982a07d6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/metalla-dual-lists-on-the-nyse-americanMetalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. (TSXV and NYSE American: MTA) announced that its common shares had been approved for dual listing on the NYSE American LLC as of market open on January 8, 2020 under the ticker symbol "MTA".Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Zb99e860a-db3d-4113-aea3-13605707a978https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2020/balmoral-resources-closes-private-placementOn Dec. 30, 2019, Balmoral Resources Ltd. (TSX: BAR) announced that it had closed its previously announced non-brokered flow-through private placement.Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Zbc747093-8831-491c-af84-cc5d72c2f14ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sabina-gold-silver-completes-bought-dealOn December 20, 2019, Sabina Gold & Silver Corp (“Sabina”) (TSX: SBB) (OTCQX: SGSVF) announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal private placement of 2,137,000 flow-through common shares to raise gross proceeds of $5,000,580.Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Z951c54b3-77f4-4b6a-9bc9-a89b861f5578https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2019/changes-to-retail-cannabis-marketing-in-ontarioThe Ontario government has announced significant changes to the retail cannabis market. Those changes include the elimination of the previous lottery based system for retail store operator licences, and a loosening of restrictions on the ownership and operation of retail stores.Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:40:00 Z16d8fd50-eb8d-4060-943d-921bdf8bf77ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2020/adastra-labs-acquires-arrowstar-resourcesEffective December 19, 2019, Arrowstar Resources Ltd. completed a business combination by way of a reverse takeover transaction with Adastra Labs Holdings Ltd. ("Adastra").Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Z6e15583c-d8a2-4a1a-9a81-2081c289610dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2019/british-columbia-shareholder-transparency-2020On May 1, 2020, as a result of amendments to the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), each British Columbia private company must have in place and thereafter maintain a transparency register which lists potentially sensitive information about certain "significant individuals" who own or control a significant number of its shares or who control the selection of a majority of its directors.Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Ze623a44a-fa2e-4a9f-987b-0a9448ffa6a6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/amv-capital-completes-ipoOn Dec. 13, 2019, AMV Capital Corporation (TSXV: AMV) ("AMV") announced that it had completed its initial public offering ("IPO") on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV"), pursuant to which it sold 4,000,000 common shares of the company to raise gross proceeds of $400,000.Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Z60034ee9-898e-45c7-aecb-dc74849f871ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2019/draganfly-inc-lists-on-cseOn Nov. 5, 2019, Draganfly Inc. (CSE: DFLY) began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under ticker symbol "DFLY". The company has also filed its long form non-offering final prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of Saskatchewan and British Columbia to become a reporting issuer in those jurisdictions.Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Zc14fa15e-7377-464e-a9e3-67f37b1e0f09https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/balmoral-resources-closes-fall-placementsOn Oct. 25 and Nov. 8, 2019, Balmoral Resources Ltd. (TSX: BAR) closed the first and second tranches of its Fall 2019 non-brokered private placements of flow-through shares and non-flow-through units for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,491,396.86.Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Z99723fa8-3c52-4f31-b285-f1719d6d8a37https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2019/who-will-pay-the-costs-of-cryptoasset-regulationWe explore the FCA's recent proposals for how it intends to recover the costs of its new role from the very cryptoasset businesses it will supervise, which cryptoasset businesses will be subject to FCA supervision and what those firms need to be doing to register with the FCA.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:00:00 Zcb75c606-a7b4-4817-90fb-ddf1ac98347ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/im-cannabis-closes-reverse-takeover-transactionOn Oct. 11, 2019, IM Cannabis Corp. (formerly Navasota Resources Inc.) (the "Company") announced the closing of its previously announced reverse takeover (the "RTO Transaction") by I.M.C. Holdings Ltd. ("IMC"). The RTO Transaction was effected by way of a "triangular merger" between the Company, IMC and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company pursuant to Israeli statutory law.Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Ze84bbaa9-6301-4131-ad19-2cd0b6c121e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2019/fca-publishes-final-rules-on-extension-of-the-smcrThe FCA published its Final Rules on the extension of the SMCR to all solo-regulated firms in July 2019Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:03:00 Ze4da4191-78fc-4c10-a34f-d3affe5a1956https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/wikileaf-begins-trading-on-cseOn Sept. 25, 2019, Wikileaf Technologies Inc. began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the ticker symbol "WIKI".Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z2d3495ff-e624-4790-8c8d-a055042d8181https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/the-carlyle-group-completes-notes-offeringOn Sept. 19, 2019, global investment firm The Carlyle Group L.P. (NASDAQ: CG) ("Carlyle") issued and sold $425 million of 3.500% senior notes due 2029 of Carlyle Finance Subsidiary L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Carlyle and its indirect subsidiaries Carlyle Holdings I L.P., Carlyle Holdings II L.P. and Carlyle Holdings III L.P.Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z11d03485-7bdc-4bd7-a220-38636487789fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/blackstone-completes-notes-offeringOn Sept. 10, 2019, Blackstone (NYSE: BX) completed its previously announced offering of US$500 million of 2.500% senior notes due 2030 and US$400 million of 3.500% senior notes due 2049 of Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary.Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Zd72c33e3-58df-4067-ad95-7da2906f808ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/cannabis-one-holdings-closes-private-placementOn September 3, 2019, Cannabis One Holdings Inc. (CSE: CBIS) announced that it had closed a non-brokered private placement of 2,287,500 subordinate voting units and 136,499 super voting units of the company for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1.461 million.Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:00:00 Z49e05a42-5f3e-4ade-84ba-3202e05034c0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/eden-empire-closes-7-million-convertibleOn Aug. 29, 2019, cannabis retail firm Eden Empire Inc. closed an oversubscribed $7 million convertible debenture private placement.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Zf64a1f82-971c-4b42-a9c3-d6ed5b473bf8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/platinum-group-closes-financingsOn Aug. 21, 2019, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. closed a bought deal financing with BMO Capital Markets in the United States, under which it sold 8,326,957 of its common shares by way of public offering for gross proceeds of approximately US$10.4 million.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Z61a8794b-c9e0-4373-a7bd-6cbbddaa38e6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/draganfly-inc-closes-recapitalization-and-reverseOn August 16, 2019, Draganfly Inc. (formerly Drone Acquisition Corp.) (Draganfly) closed its recapitalization and reverse takeover transaction with Draganfly Innovations Inc.Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Z447de762-fa75-45b8-b38c-1f14c9404fb6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/adventus-mining-closes-14-26-million-bought-dealOn Aug. 9, 2019, Adventus Mining Corporation (TSXV: ADZN) (OTCQX: ADVZF) closed a brokered private placement of common shares raising a total of approximately $14.26 million.Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Ze6c5e2f9-9ac7-4bf5-922a-187ef680f492https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/k92-mining-closes-20-7-million-bought-dealOn July 30, 2019, K92 Mining Inc. (TSXV: KNT) (OTCQB: KNTNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal private placement of common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $20,700,690.Tue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z5d7e0cc5-83fe-4c04-82ec-37f6ca38bad0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2019/enhanced-disclosure-for-virtual-currency-will-soonThe federal government recently confirmed that oversight measures designed to reduce money laundering will soon be mandatory for all virtual currency dealers offering services in Canada.Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Zc9df000c-e500-4731-934e-837a547d31aahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/interrent-reit-closes-201-million-bought-dealOn July 9, 2019, InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: IIP.UN) announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 14,375,000 trust units from treasury, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters, for gross proceeds of $201,250,000.Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z6c1b6288-097b-49a1-a900-b6cc3455a92ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sol-global-completes-50-million-debentureOn July 8, 2019, SOL Global Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (OTCQB: SOLCF) (Frankfurt: 9SB) announced that it had completed a $50 million private placement financing by way of the issue and sale of a senior secured non-convertible debenture to an arm's length institutional investor.Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z9a437fbb-8f25-494a-9389-b7958b579c79https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/platinum-group-closes-non-brokered-placementOn June 28, 2019, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) closed a non-brokered private placement with Hosken Consolidated Limited, an existing major shareholder of Platinum Group.Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z0992d773-d22b-4376-bcb6-c0cd5f5e1399https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/aleafia-health-closes-public-offeringOn June 27, 2019, Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: ALEF) (OTC: ALEAF) (FRA: ARAH) announced that it had closed its previously announced public offering of convertible debenture units of the company for aggregate gross proceeds of $40.25 million, which included the full exercise of the over-allotment option. The offering was led by Mackie Research Capital Corporation and BMO Capital Markets and included Canaccord Genuity Corp.Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z62585824-43ba-4cff-8c12-3bb291c713fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2019/the-shareholder-transparency-trackNew law is coming into force in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Bill 24 requires private companies incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) to disclose information about certain shareholders in a 'transparency register', and failure to do so could result in significant financial penalties for not just the company but also its directors, officers and shareholders.Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z9caa3cdf-dbcb-46a4-a6f6-06f089ace91fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2019/conduct-risk-is-your-framework-fca-compatibleIn May 2019, the FCA published its third annual report on its five Conduct Questions Programme.Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:11:00 Ze91fe543-01af-42f9-85ff-b8d98b9843f2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/wikileaf-technologies-closes-reverse-takeoverOn May 30, 2019, Wikileaf Technologies Inc. (formerly Kona Capital Ltd.) (“Wikileaf”) announced the closing of its reverse takeover transaction with One Web Services Inc. (“OWS”), the owner and operator of the Seattle-based cannabis price comparison website Wikileaf.com.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Zbce13991-79e2-44ca-8fe3-ba6d582447b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/inzinc-mining-closes-private-placementOn May 29, 2019, InZinc Mining Ltd. announced that it had closed a non-brokered private placement of units for gross proceeds of $275,000.Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 Z50c4007a-2af4-4eff-96ec-7fe6729464f0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/adventus-zinc-closes-12-million-private-placementOn May 22, 2019, Adventus Zinc Corporation (TSXV: ADZN) (OTCQX: ADVZF) announced that it had closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of common shares, representing total gross proceeds of approximately $12.1 million.Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 Z346a6ca4-19f9-4639-abd4-3e66e968fc45https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2019/us-cannabis-companies-go-public-in-canadaColumbia Care $2B Market Cap Listing via SPAC Transaction is Largest Corporate Listing to date on the NEO Exchange.Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 Z4112b3e6-68ec-49f8-b563-98eca50132a6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/voleo-completes-subscription-receipt-offeringOn April 30, 2019, mobile fintech company Voleo Inc. (formerly Logan Resources Ltd.) announced that it had sold an aggregate of 16,234,000 subscription receipts for gross proceeds of $4,058,500. Haywood Securities Inc. and PI Financial Corp. acted as agents in respect of the offering.Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z59e89b5b-dacf-49e5-8254-f713003c9345https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/logan-resources-closes-subscription-receipt-offerOn April 30, 2019, Logan Resources Ltd. (TSXV: LGR) announced that it had completed a public offering of subscription receipts for gross proceeds of approximately $4 million. Haywood Securities Inc. acted as lead agent in respect of the offering.Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Ze81488af-179f-43db-83cd-ee8b002805c7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2019/deploying-excess-cash-substantial-issuer-bidsAs a result of ongoing consolidations in a number of industries where issuers are selling off assets or as a result of successful operations, some issuers are facing the challenge of having excess cash sitting on their balance sheets with no reasonably priced alternatives for deployment.Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:00:00 Z028e72ac-baef-499b-98fd-e78fd3a175d3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2019/proposed-framework-for-crypto-asset-tradingCanadian securities regulators have released a consultation paper on a proposed framework for the regulation of crypto asset trading platforms.Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z90a78726-97d0-4c09-a20f-a8f4ac53164fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/sabina-gold-silver-closes-flow-though-financingOn April 4, 2019, Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. (TSX: SBB) announced that it had completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of flow-through common shares to raise gross proceeds of approximately $5.2 million.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Za07f63db-c69c-4abf-9c6f-a5d8b14e6859https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2019/nav-canada-completes-250-million-issuanceOn March 29, 2019, NAV CANADA announced that it had completed an issue of $250 million 31.5-year General Obligation Notes. Gowling WLG advised NAV CANADA with respect to this issuance.Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Z5ae26511-1c84-4f08-83a9-0ce84d14f442https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/balmoral-resources-closes-spring-placementsOn March 15 and April 11, 2019, Balmoral Resources Ltd. (TSX: BAR) closed the first and second tranches of its Spring 2019 non-brokered private placements of flow-through shares and non-flow-through units for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,131,503.90.Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Z82ad0dcd-2cf1-4110-9f1d-8e970be5acc6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/firm-capital-mortgage-investment-corp-23m-dealOn March 1, 2019, Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal offering of common shares, which includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares, for gross proceeds of approximately $23m.Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Z9e0e55d7-f70f-4c98-8cd4-2fcc76b82284https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2019/hi-c-completes-inaugural-offeringOn Feb. 22, 2019, HPC Housing Investment Corporation ("HI-C") closed a $33.1 million private placement of Senior Unsecured Series Notes, the proceeds of which will be advanced to provide long term financing for affordable housing projects in Canada. The Canada Life Assurance Company is the sole investor in the Notes.Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Z83ef768d-1b70-49fe-863d-12c8a09c1163https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2019/the-draft-chinese-foreign-investment-lawFollowing China's release of a new draft Foreign Investment Law soliciting public comments our China experts highlight some of the positive developments contained in the draft law.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Z2a7aaf99-773f-416f-92c5-3af46f7fda21https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/af1-capital-corp-closes-cpc-ipoOn January 29, 2019, AF1 Capital Corp. (TSXV: AFC.P) successfully completed its initial public offering, raising gross proceeds of $300,000 pursuant to a prospectus dated December 21, 2018. Haywood Securities Inc. acted as the agent for the offering.Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Z1bc4b883-fe47-447c-9cc2-bd3001f037dehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2019/datametrex-closes-non-brokered-private-placement-oDatametrex AI Limited announced the completion of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,102,200.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Z18f7cfd7-dd9a-40a9-a99c-f3613dcb0646https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2019/behind-the-corporate-veil-new-ownership-recordThe Canadian federal government has enacted legislation that will amend the Canada Business Corporations Act to require private corporations to track and record individuals with significant control over the corporation. These amendments are expected to come into force in the summer of 2019.Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Zd9221ebd-af94-49cf-9467-1ef7707d9449https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/sabina-gold-silver-corp-completes-28-1-millionOn December 21, 2018, Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. announced the closing of its previously announced bought deal offering of common shares for total gross proceeds of approximately $25.3 million.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z9b989dcf-d566-42a8-a415-267941f90431https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/cardiol-therapeutics-completes-15-1-million-ipoOn December 20, 2018, Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: CRDL) announced that it had completed its initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange, having issued units and warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of $15,142,327.Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:00:00 Zbe9531ef-a68b-4d98-ba97-11bf6078e916https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/kraken-robotics-closes-bought-deal-financingOn December 20, 2018, Kraken Robotics Inc. (TSXV: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF) announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal short form prospectus offering of common shares of the company for gross proceeds of $6 million.Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z1141021a-a0f5-4c9e-9f09-fb4563936bb6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2018/securities-regulators-concern-on-promo-materialsA recent announcement by Canadian securities regulators demonstrates their growing concern with biased promotional materials, and highlights the risks to issuers when engaging with prospective investors.Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:00:00 Z0ed8c70a-595f-4618-ac3c-d3c6ff273e75https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-jefferiesGowling WLG's top ranked investment funds team acted for Jefferies International Limited ("Jefferies") on the transfer of Third Point Offshore Investors Limited ("Third Point") from a standard listing to a premium listing.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:39:00 Z3947b8ee-d66d-4401-82c8-24ff6ae0641bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/intelgenx-completes-us-12-6-million-equity-offerOn Oct. 22, 2018, IntelGenx Technologies Corp., a leading oral drug delivery company, announced that it had closed its offering of units for gross proceeds of approximately US$12 million in the United States and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z77a20777-994f-469d-96c0-2e1482361512https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2018/cpc-program-process-for-cannabis-companiesThe TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) Capital Pool Company (CPC) program has been historically popular in the mining industry, but with the liberalisation of medical- and recreational-use cannabis, across Canada and beyond, it is proving to offer a viable capital raising platform for cannabis companies seeking to access the public markets.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:00 Z14fde032-dc8f-46d1-b567-54ce8e26cc93https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-rebound-on-bgf-investmentInternational law firm Gowling WLG have advised client ReBOUND on a multimillion pound funding investment from equity capital investor BGF, boosting the company's expansion into new markets globally.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z769c53ed-d146-459b-80a4-0a34fcc25c51https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2018/guidance-on-modern-slavery-disclosure-requirementsModern slavery – an umbrella term used to describe exploitive labour practices such as slavery, forced labour, bonded labour and human trafficking – has been the subject of international regulatory developments and increasing investor interest.Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Z56048125-4ba1-47b2-8e1e-ed53055b3aa6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/flower-one-holdings-completes-offeringOn Sept. 24, 2018, CNX Holdings Inc. (nka Flower One Holdings Inc.) announced the completion of an offering of subscription receipts for aggregate proceeds of approximately $9.8 million.Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Zbd5bf0ac-98aa-4b41-81d2-a216404d9683https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2018/new-automotive-technology-and-brexitThis short guide highlights key areas requiring action by companies in the UK's automotive sector involved in the development of new technology: access to funding; access to skilled workers; potential divergence in legal and regulatory frameworks; intellectual property; and technical standards.Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Z3947bb48-8b04-4b15-8ed0-7fc98d4358e7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/guides/2018/guide-to-private-company-m-aThe Guide to Private Company M&A was developed to provide business executives, foreign counsel and investors with a guide to planning and executing their private M&A transactions in Canada.Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Z3e224235-50f9-4376-99af-e8af8d1880edhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/largo-resources-announces-closing-of-offeringOn July 24, 2018, Largo Resources Ltd. announced the closing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering of common shares representing the exercise in full of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Z83c82765-000b-4b54-bb00-e59f1011b3bahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/capital-mortgage-investment-co-closes-bought-dealOn June 21, 2018, Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal offering.Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:00:00 Z44e270db-224b-428c-a956-f5bb30c77279https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2018/canadian-government-passes-cannabis-actThe legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada is official, as the Cannabis Act has advanced through the final federal government House of Commons and Senate reviews.Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Z08effe96-e637-4631-8e8d-48c8809f1d5dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/enthusiast-gaming-closes-subscription-receiptOn June 19, 2018, Enthusiast Gaming Inc. announced that it had completed a private placement offering of subscription receipts for gross proceeds of $7,736,625.Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:00:00 Za8a1665e-5176-45d8-b429-694d83d244b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/elephant-hill-capital-inc-completes-ipoOn June 18, 2018, Elephant Hill Capital Inc. announced that it had completed its initial public offering of common shares and had filed for listing as a Capital Pool Company on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "EH.P".Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Zb2678f37-0524-4937-9b95-a2f3516876fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2018/liabilities-of-legal-representatives-and-directorsIn this issue of our series on doing business in China, we highlight the potential legal liabilities associated with individuals, including foreigners, acting as legal representatives or directors of Chinese registered companies, e.g. a wholly foreign owned enterprise (WFOE) and Sino-foreign joint venture (JV).Wed, 30 May 2018 08:17:00 Zda71d40e-5a84-4e2a-b255-f2dc825fe415https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2018/canadian-cannabis-companies-gaining-traction-in-usWith the Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) set to be voted on by the Senate of Canada in two weeks (June 7, 2018) and legalization of marijuana expected in the coming months, Canada's largest cannabis company today became the first marijuana producer to be approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).Thu, 24 May 2018 13:41:00 Z65706061-e2c7-4475-8311-9a07d9bc66f1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/cardiol-therapeutics-closes-private-placementCardiol Therapeutics Inc. announced the successful closing of a brokered private placement of unsecured convertible debentures of the company.Thu, 24 May 2018 12:00:00 Zc3dc4f38-5c7a-4184-af0e-01e91c7668aahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/largo-resources-completes-private-placementCounsel to Largo Resources Ltd. with respect to a private placement offering of US$150 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes.Tue, 22 May 2018 12:00:00 Z4319dba7-6541-45de-8d03-6794967ee991https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2018/competition-bureau-merger-filing-fee-increaseThe Canadian Competition Bureau announced that it is increasing its merger review filing fee to $72,000 from $50,000 effective May 1, 2018. The new filing fee is subject to inflation and will be reviewed and adjusted annually. In announcing the increase, the Bureau noted that the current fee has remained unchanged since 2003, and that the increase is necessary to ensure that the Bureau has adequate resources to fulfill its merger review mandate. Set out below is a summary of the deficits the Bureau has been running in relation to merger review over its last three fiscal years.Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 Z51a715ad-a869-460e-93b4-bbb619d7a4aahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/nav-canada-issues-general-obligation-notesOn March 29, 2018, NAV CANADA announced that it had completed an issue of $275 million 30-year General Obligation Notes which bear interest at the rate of 3.293 per cent per annum.Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z2aa71988-98d5-43b0-8ce8-d21b3a1e787fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/interrent-reit-financingCounsel to InterRent REIT with respect to its public offering of trust units from treasury, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters, which raised gross proceeds of approximately $98 millionWed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z316bc663-ab76-4f5c-9ec5-5f3ff53be2efhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/sabina-gold-silver-corp-file-base-shelf-prospectusSabina Gold & Silver Corp. filed a final base shelf prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in the provinces & territories of Canada except Quebec.Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z5a37bcdc-9d3f-4a6b-ab6f-adf680f2ba23https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/aleafia-completes-combination-with-canabo-medicalOn March 26, 2018, Aleafia Inc. completed its business combination with Canabo Medical Inc. to form Aleafia Health Inc.Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z08e10965-7fe4-4f7a-ae67-d5e9a8e8e472https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2018/update-marijuana-sector-disclosure-requirementsFollowing the initial notice discussed in our October MarketCaps, Canadian securities regulators recently released updated guidance to public companies with marijuana-related interests in the United States that outlines enhanced disclosure obligations.Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z32634eb5-c6d8-4e95-9470-6b3110858666https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/namaste-technologies-closes-bought-dealOn February 27, 2018, Namaste Technologies Inc. announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal short form prospectus offering of units.Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:00:00 Z1b82fc06-9469-49e1-9be2-166007376a5ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/immunovaccine-closes-14-4-million-bought-dealOn February 15, 2018, Immunovaccine Inc., a clinical stage vaccine and immunotherapy company, announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of common shares, including exercise of the over-allotment option in full, raising gross proceeds of $14.375m.Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z09ee2a9a-b8a2-4647-ad88-8a4401cdf028https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/scythian-biosciences-closes-financing-aphria-incOn February 13, 2018, Scythian Biosciences Corp. ("Scythian") (TSXV: SCYB) (Frankfurt: 9SB) (OTCQB: SCCYF) announced that it had closed its previously announced bought deal short form prospectus offering of units, for gross proceeds of $14,376,740 including the full exercise of the overallotment option.Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z325c8945-8b2b-45df-a5d1-2db3e1bd386dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-mbo-at-bavius-technologie-gmbhGowling WLG's Corporate team has advised on the management buy-out (MBO) of manufacturer bavius technologie gmbh (formerly Handtmann A-Punkt Automation GmbH)Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Za7a50e59-f0bb-4411-a86c-55d558c59c79https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-sabina-on-zhaojin-investmentGowling WLG advises Sabina on CDN$66.1-million Zhaojin investmentMon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Z54c37e56-9e97-4751-b5d3-480c5ebd9e48https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2017/sec-signals-crack-down-on-the-ico-rushThe United States SEC)Chairman Jay Clayton issued a public statement on December 11, 2017 providing his general views on cryptocurrencies and ICOs and offering advice to prospective investors and market participants.Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Z4b270ce7-33e1-4146-a29b-3e6c5854d52ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-neptune-dash-technologiesOn January 17, 2018, Crossroad Ventures Inc. and Neptune Dash Nodes Corp. amalgamated to form Neptune Dash Technologies Corp. The value of the transaction was approximately CDN$40-million.Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Z8f39a4c7-9e20-48be-b417-6a39b3219d3ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2018/mpx-bioceutical-closes-private-placement-offeringOn January 15, 2018, MPX Bioceutical Corporation (CSE: MPX) (OTC:MPXEF), a multinational diversified cannabis company, successfully closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced private placement offering of units, for total gross proceeds of approximately $28.8 million.Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:00:00 Ze0eb082e-974c-4a04-ae3c-678e9d4f24fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2018/going-east-accessing-capital-in-hong-kongA common challenge that many Canadian issuers are facing, especially in light of the turbulent and unpredictable capital markets in Canada in the past few years, is access to a deep and sustainable capital pool with active participation of both institutional and retail investors.Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Zef851228-c5f5-417f-87fb-7916f86f4dc7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2018/reported-increased-national-security-reviewsThe Investment Review Division published its annual report on the administration of the Investment Canada Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Z75fcf188-9d0a-4485-b4f1-d17cedceb7cehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2017/dealer-margin-requirements-for-cryptocurrencyNow that Bitcoin futures have begun trading on the CBOE, one of the largest futures exchanges in the world, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has issued a notice which provides for greater dealer margin requirements for cryptocurrency futures contracts.Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z85a4c3d6-1303-4fa8-9b68-28ff92e6d825https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2017/tmx-cds-position-marijuana-related-activitiesA recent press release from TMX Group announced that The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited (CDS) is working with Canadian securities regulators and stock exchanges to craft a solution to clarify the treatment of public companies with marijuana-related activities in the U.S.Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z82baa53b-e22a-44d5-a174-8ccf33551fe5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2017/framework-for-legalization-cannabis-in-canadaThe Canadian government recently published its proposed excise duty framework for cannabis products and its proposed approach to the regulation of cannabis that will underpin its forthcoming Cannabis Act . The Act is best known for its provisions that will legalize and regulate non-medical cannabis. The consultation papers provide valuable guidance to industry participants on how the Canadian government envisions the new regime.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Za9f66e10-aec8-4aa1-a64d-73b4909248b9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2017/new-security-based-compensation-disclosure-and-webThe Toronto Stock Exchange will be requiring TSX-listed companies to provide new disclosure relating to security-based compensation plans, as well as post and maintain their governance documents on their websites.Wed, 01 Nov 2017 11:44:00 Zfe8bad57-eacf-4630-a853-351dc2ff9943https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2017/cyber-security-compliance-burdens-increaseCanadian securities regulators have issued a notice on cyber security and social media which brings into sharp relief the rapid pace of the threats investment dealers and advisers now face as a result of the increased targeting of the financial industry by cyber criminals.Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:18:00 Z1aa9446f-c6a5-428e-a2ff-06589eaf550ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2017/canadian-securities-regulators-refine-position-onAs the marijuana sector has boomed in response to liberalization measures in Canada and some U.S. jurisdictions, Canadian securities regulators and stock exchanges are refining their positions on public companies with interests in marijuana-related activities.Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 Zb49b01ae-3e95-4db0-bab9-4cc11cb75500https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2017/british-columbia-securities-commission-grants-firsThe British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has announced the first registration in Canada of an investment fund manager solely dedicated to the management of cryptocurrency investments.Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:00:00 Za233b91c-828a-4525-8abe-830cb8364631https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2017/canadian-securities-regulators-provide-guidance-onCanadian securities regulators have published detailed guidance on initial coin offerings. While not demonstrating advances that some in the industry may have been hoping for, the guidance provides a degree of regulatory certainty surrounding initial coin offerings and what is required to pursue them in Canada.Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:50:00 Z4fdae6f4-8583-4948-8634-544dfb91314ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2017/gowling-wlg-advises-urz-energy-on-initial-public-oGowling WLG advised URZ Energy Corp., a uranium exploration and development company, on its initial public offering and listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.Tue, 04 Jul 2017 23:00:00 Z40073c37-0476-47d1-a00f-3dd7b8d9ee80https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2017/gowling-wlg-advises-riley-resources-on-its-qualifyGowling WLG advised Riley Resources Corp., a Vancouver based capital pool company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange trading under the symbol “RLY.P”, on its qualifying transaction and private placement.Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 Z06db2709-c3ac-431b-aea7-49cd1fe7f4c7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2017/gowling-wlg-advises-persta-resources-on-initial-puGowling WLG advised Persta Resources Inc. on its initial public offering and listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock ExchangeFri, 10 Mar 2017 00:00:00 Z7cfea7a3-fccc-42a7-8459-cb00f8437952https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2017/2017-competition-act-investment-canada-act-thresEach year, Canada’s Competition Act transaction size threshold and the Investment Canada Act threshold applicable to the direct acquisition of a non-cultural Canadian business by a state-owned enterprise of a World Trade Organization member state (referred to as an SOE WTO investor) are increased in relation to the growth in Canada’s GDP in the previous year.  The threshold analysis for the Competition Act and for SOE WTO investors under the Investment Canada Act is based on the value of the assets/revenues set out in the applicable entity’s financial statements, not on the transaction purchase price.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 Zccaf77bc-0097-45e6-bdd6-5ca6f4c87ad0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2017/canadian-securities-regulators-announce-regulatoryCanadian securities regulators have announced a regulatory sandbox initiative with dedicated teams across Canada to help financial technology businesses navigate Canada's securities laws.Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 Z4fda30bc-24ab-41aa-a062-e8a4cf9e4126https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2017/new-national-security-review-guidelines-for-investOn December 19, 2016, the Canadian government published Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments under the Investment Canada Act (ICA).Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 Z4369997d-339a-46c8-b18d-9c01f0a68dcfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/canadian-securities-regulators-propose-permittingCanadian securities regulators have published for comment proposed amendments to Canada’s investment fund regulations which would permit the public offering of “alternative funds” – mutual funds that wish to use investment strategies or invest in asset classes that are not available to conventional mutual funds. The comment period on the proposed amendments ends on December 22, 2016.Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 Z0125d491-6665-4a52-ab9f-4a8beea76613https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2016/alberta-court-of-appeal-hits-potential-curveball-fWed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 Z8ca31150-703e-4316-9169-25f1e40b5ca5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/canadian-government-announces-developments-to-faciBy way of update to our August 2016 MarketCaps, on November 1, 2016, the Canadian government announced two important developments related to the Investment Canada Act in its Fall Economic Statement.Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:32:00 Zda4835fe-f74c-418b-8675-b992e3de2e35https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/court-approved-arrangements-revisited-in-canadaA recent controversial decision of the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench has potentially introduced significant uncertainty with respect to the use of court-approved arrangements in Canada to effect complex M&A transactions.Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:12:00 Z43fbc7bd-5704-4fdf-a788-5c53f2a7a7a8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/canadian-securities-regulators-publish-revised-guiNew rules relating to reports filed with Canadian securities regulators in connection with private placements came into force on June 30, 2016 (see our April 2016 MarketCaps). Now that market participants have had some experience operating under those new rules, and in light of concerns which have been raised, Canadian securities regulators have published revised guidance on the preparation and filing of reports of exempt distribution.Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:57:00 Z5da5ecae-27ca-426c-9804-0f498c4cb37bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gowling-wlg-advises-orefinders-on-royalty-streaminGowling WLG advised Orefinders Resources on royalty streaming and secured debenture financing.Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 Z22c96a8d-d8be-440d-b6e9-558acff5547ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gowling-wlg-advises-namaste-technologies-on-vaporsOn July 18, 2016, Namaste Technologies Inc. acquired VaporSeller from Haze Industries Inc.  Namaste has acquired all VaporSeller related website domains, a customer list of over 150,000 names, and related intellectual property, goodwill, and support services, in exchange for US$500,000 in cash, five million shares of Namaste over time and an earn-out of US$1.5 million, subject to revenue and margin controls.Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 Zb63d0c47-9f85-40b9-a265-1d5396192e9ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/tsxv-amends-policy-to-facilitate-new-streamlined-rTSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), Canada's public venture market, has published a notice to issuers advising that it has implemented amendments to its policy on the use of rights offerings as a means of raising capital. These amendments are further to guidance TSXV issued in January 2016 following the adoption by Canadian securities regulators of a more flexible, streamlined process for a reporting issuer to conduct an exempt rights offering introduced in December 2015 (see our September 2015 MarketCaps).Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:36:00 Z7277a49f-c093-40ac-a48a-0763d70dec89https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/canadian-government-provides-information-on-use-ofCanadian government provides information on use of national security review power in connection with foreign investmentsMon, 08 Aug 2016 00:00:00 Z1e6bfc83-aa6e-4df4-9baa-71093f18ded5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/tsxv-issues-further-progress-report-on-revitalizinTSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), Canada’s public venture market, has published its second progress report on its “Revitalizing TSX Venture Exchange” initiative. This follows from its initial progress report issued in March 2016 (see our March 24, 2016 MarketCaps) and TSXV’s original December 17, 2015 white paper which announced plans to revitalize Canada’s public venture market through a series of targeted initiatives aimed at addressing current challenges in the marketplace.Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:00:00 Z2e1f4775-56ee-4143-b896-dc2364c6ba3chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2016/mariana-resources-commences-trading-on-tsxvOn July 26, 2016, Mariana Resources Ltd. announced that its shares had commenced on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") under the symbol MRA. The shares also continued to trade on the AIM market under the symbol MARL.Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:00:00 Za51f0ef2-b39e-4608-9a44-ff50ab4cdfe1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2016/securities-distributions-outside-of-canada-ontariIn an effort to provide greater certainty on the application of prospectus and registration requirements to cross-border transactions, the OSC is proposing to withdraw Interpretation Note 1 Distributions of Securities Outside Ontario and has published for comment OSC Rule 72-503 Distributions Outside of Canada, together with a related companion policy and form, all of which would apply in Ontario.Mon, 04 Jul 2016 17:00:00 Z6d5fd1e8-df0f-409d-a9fa-712622598088https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gowling-wlg-advises-balmoral-resources-ltd-on-7On June 30, 2016, Balmoral Resources Ltd. closed its ‘flow-through’ private placement, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option.Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 Z137f96d8-7e16-4663-855b-689cef6b14a2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/new-website-and-equity-compensation-plan-disclosurThe Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has published proposed amendments to its Company Manual that are intended to increase accessibility to certain security holder information for the investing public and to streamline security based compensation arrangement disclosure requirements. The TSX is seeking public comment on the proposed amendments and has provided a 30-day comment period.Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:00 Zda45d85d-36dc-4b00-9a25-752bf505fbc8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gowling-wlg-advises-platinum-group-metals-on-us33On May 26, 2016, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. closed a public offering of common shares, issuing 11,000,000 common shares at a price of US$3.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of US$33,000,000.Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 Z426dfbdc-f71f-46fe-a9ff-7ff7ed1ef2b9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gowling-wlg-advises-yangarra-resources-on-11-5-miMay 25, 2016, Yangarra Resources Ltd. completed its bought deal public offering by way of a short form prospectus for the sale of 10,000,000 common shares.Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 Z50b40d7f-64fd-4c7c-9840-721c39820546https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2016/gowling-wlg-advises-sabina-gold-silver-corp-onGowling WLG advises Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. on its CDN $32-million bought deal financingFri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 Z357521e4-b69b-4522-b9c2-c10b5c575033https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/changes-to-canada-s-securities-early-warning-reporChanges to Canada's securities early warning reporting system came into force this week. Disclosures of decreases in securities ownership of 2% or more and when a securityholder's ownership falls below the 10% threshold are now required, with additional information required in a certified signed report as well.Fri, 13 May 2016 00:00:00 Z665f47ee-e009-455a-b5b1-14f88fd74a0bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/count-my-vote-canadian-securities-regulators-publCanadian securities regulators have published a staff notice reporting on their recent work on Canada’s proxy voting infrastructure, together with proposed protocols that contain guidance on operational processes for tabulating proxy votes for shares held through intermediaries. They have requested comments from market participants on these protocols by July 15, 2016. The proposed protocols have been designed to address information and communication gaps in meeting vote reconciliation that were identified after a detailed review of shareholder meetings.Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z55cade76-ac32-4a23-9dc7-9ca8d2b83c4bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2016/brixton-metals-corporation-closes-financingGowling WLG advised Brixton Metals Corporation on its non-brokered private placement of $1,150,000, which included a strategic investment by Rob McEwen.Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Zaf5e5870-274b-41f4-8500-918ac63a1597https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/harmonized-report-of-exempt-distribution-finalizedNew rules relating to reports filed with Canadian securities regulators in connection with private placements are expected to come into force on June 30, 2016. The new rules eliminate the fragmented reporting requirements across the country by introducing a single form of report for all Canadian jurisdictions. However, the additional information requested under the new form of report may increase the compliance burden for issuers and underwriters.Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:00:00 Z44170f0b-3bca-4c6e-85c6-af9407df6cdfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2016/tsxv-issues-progress-report-on-revitalizing-tsx-veTSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), Canada’s public venture market, has published an initial progress report on its “Revitalizing TSX Venture Exchange” initiative. This follows from its December 17, 2015 white paper which announced plans to revitalize Canada’s public venture market through a series of targeted initiatives aimed at addressing current challenges in the marketplace. The initial progress report issued on March 23, 2016 fine-tunes priorities to improve Canada’s public venture market.Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 Z5fb0dd7d-e261-4f8e-9a6c-1705ad388803https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2016/ontario-electrical-utility-companies-merge-to-creaGowling WLG is acting as counsel to PowerStream Inc. and, separately, its shareholders (the Ontario cities of Vaughan, Markham and Barrie) with respect to the $607-million purchase of Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc. by PowerStream, Enersource Corporation and Horizon Utilities Corporation.Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:00:00 Z0aa4c22e-b067-4f56-b5c4-f7fe6ab0a6cchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2016/silver-standard-resources-to-acquire-claude-resourGowling WLG acted as counsel to Canaccord Genuity Corp., independent adviser providing a fairness opinion to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Claude Resources Inc., with respect to the acquisition by Silver Standard Resources Inc. of all of the outstanding common shares of Claude Resources pursuant to a plan of arrangement.Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 Zdf20057a-7c0a-4e73-b2d9-7edbdd675c24https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/maximizing-shareholder-value-finalized-amendmentsFinalized amendments to the Canadian take-over bid rules mean that target boards and shareholders will have more time to respond to take-over bids. Among other things, take-over bids will now have to be open for at least 105 days (except in certain circumstances) and they will be subject to a minimum 50% tender requirement.Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 Zd20d46f4-f5c0-477f-981e-7f05d425c0c2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2016/cross-border-public-m-a-deal-termsCanada and the United States have one of the most significant cross-border investment relationships in the world.Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 Zf55adf19-1722-49de-9b3a-345a993b2205https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2016/2016-competition-act-investment-canada-actEach year, Canada's Competition Act transaction size threshold and the Investment Canada Act threshold applicable to the direct acquisition of a non-cultural Canadian business by a state-owned enterprise of a World Trade Organization member state (referred to as an SOE WTO investor) are increased in relation to the growth in Canada's GDP in the previous year.Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 Ze2a7f789-e7dd-4567-b5ae-74e51e2b993fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/guides/2016/guide-to-going-public-in-canadaCanada is a stable country with a liquid and well-regulated secondary market and direct access to the United States capital markets. Canada’s financial system has been ranked as the soundest in the world for five years in a row by the World Economic Forum.Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 Z9ff41547-c68a-403a-b319-946038ba3ccdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2016/new-retail-opportunities-prospectus-exemption-forBritish Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and New Brunswick (the Jurisdictions) have introduced a new investment dealer prospectus exemption (ID exemption) intended to increase levels of investment by retail investors in the Jurisdictions in private placements, without the requirement to prepare an offering memorandum or to seek accredited investor certificates and risk acknowledgement forms.Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 Z0495fe7c-65fb-4480-bd5b-8188a288e35bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2016/you-ve-got-traction-now-what-seed-financing-conFrom the embryonic stage to the revenue generation stage (and often even beyond!), all startup software companies and their founders have at least one thing in common: a need to finance development costs.Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 Ze0616d3c-16cf-4936-9737-c5abe50be21fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/client-work/2016/alltech-acquires-masterfeedsCounsel to Alltech on its acquisition of Masterfeeds, creating one of Canada’s largest animal nutrition companies.Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:00:00 Z23c59148-5bea-4a33-86b1-834d9afc6a09https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2015/gowling-wlg-advises-on-financing-of-tsawwassen-comGowling WLG acted as counsel for a syndicate of lenders led by Otéra Capital Inc.Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z14b1b103-b4df-4fa4-a36c-83d098b521dchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/expansion-of-crowdfunding-in-canada-the-doors-opfter a long wait and much anticipation, securities regulators in five Canadian provinces have announced a new crowdfunding regime.Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Zcc20dd9e-9796-4290-a7fb-af8cbb60d033https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/new-avenues-open-to-raise-capital-expanded-poolOntario has introduced an offering memorandum (OM) prospectus exemption and five other provinces are modifying their existing OM exemptions to align with this revised model which incorporates additional investor protections.Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 Zccba4e32-b1a8-48ac-82b6-9d79f7cb00bdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/canada-s-new-streamlined-rights-offering-regimeThe Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced the implementation of the new more flexible, streamlined process for a reporting issuer to conduct a rights offering.Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 Z6e9ec91a-98a5-47db-b6a7-bd6804aa2364https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/non-resident-investment-fund-managersIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations relating to the registration of non-resident investment fund managers under the draft uniform act.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z11d258ac-a46b-4159-a90b-6352b1e64d2dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/proposed-initial-regulations-on-prospectus-requireIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations on prospectus requirements and exemptions.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z00679f05-af71-45cd-a310-d6f6cefcbb0bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/publication-of-research-reports-during-distributioIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations relating to the publication of research reports during distributions of an issuer's securities.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z22d265d8-4fd3-416f-b5e1-4cece720ba5dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/proposed-initial-regulations-top-5-things-to-knowToday, the participating provinces and territory in the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System achieved an important milestone towards implementation of the system by publishing a revised consultation draft of the uniform provincial and territorial capital markets act, along with the drafts of the initial regulations proposed for adoption by the participating provinces and territory under the draft uniform act.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Zc6744d68-2d69-4e54-941a-a70e9d653ca0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/protection-of-minority-security-holders-in-specialIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations relating to the protection of minority security holders in special transactions.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Zca14d221-aadf-4aff-b57e-fc9082718c28https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/backgrounder-on-the-cooperative-capital-markets-reOn August 25, 2015, the participating provinces and territory in the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System achieved an important milestone towards implementation of the system by publishing a revised consultation draft of the uniform provincial and territorial capital markets act.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z472be0a2-6423-45ea-b0be-796bef0cbea6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/cross-border-m-a-canada-is-open-for-businessIt’s widely known that foreign companies looking to acquire strong targets are drawn to Canada’s vast resource sector. But there’s also plenty of M&A activity — and opportunity — across many other Canadian industries, such as technology, life sciences, media and communications, manufacturing and retail.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z097f222c-c4fd-4292-b3ec-28c3b9e7ccc2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/proposed-initial-regulations-on-securities-transacIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations on securities transactions outside the system.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z4ec9cea9-e0cf-4bf2-9255-1fa6f4059e7ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/restricted-sharesIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations relating to the distribution of restricted shares.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z5251e182-94ab-4aca-baac-6369710aed5dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/reports-of-exempt-distribution-csa-proposals-thatThe Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have proposed amendments to the rules relating to reports filed with securities regulators in connection with private placements.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z7c569963-e616-4fb3-8567-eb136aaa003dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/issuers-quoted-in-the-u-s-over-the-counter-marketOn Aug. 25, 2015, the participating provinces and territory in the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System achieved an important milestone towards implementation of the system by publishing a revised consultation draft of the uniform provincial and territorial capital markets act.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Zb74f6b4b-fa8a-4d08-9d1c-36063a26ddc0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/issuers-listed-or-quoted-on-certain-market-placesIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations relating to issuers listed or quoted on certain market places.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z4350c894-9417-4ecf-a93d-c5a1ed92af86https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/over-the-counter-trading-and-reportingIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations relating to trades in securities of over-the-counter issuers.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z57892174-f2a9-4259-b0d5-0c582e6daa26https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/proposed-initial-regulations-on-derivativesIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations on derivatives.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z8af02d22-f7fa-4ff5-97e6-a78aff86cf31https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/proposed-initial-regulations-on-disclosure-by-issuIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations on disclosure by issuers and insiders and on proxies.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z09936f59-27d1-4bdf-a286-c7fd18a5485bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/proposed-initial-regulations-on-civil-liabilityIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations on civil liability, including for secondary market disclosure.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z81ad6876-43fc-4568-9d56-7d909717799bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/proposed-initial-regulations-on-take-over-bids-andIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations on take-over bids and special transactions.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z143ad094-4908-4d1d-8523-0258b0b03fa7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/revised-uniform-capital-markets-act-and-proposed-iToday, the participating provinces and territory in the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System achieved an important milestone towards implementation of the system by publishing a revised consultation draft of the uniform provincial and territorial capital markets act (now known as the Capital Markets Act), along with the drafts of the initial regulations proposed for adoption by the participating provinces and territory under the draft uniform act. These materials have been published for a 120-day public comment period.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z6f03df4a-537d-4eda-9bfd-5fedc4dd5f90https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/proposed-initial-regulations-on-registration-requiOn August 25, 2015, the participating provinces and territory in the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System achieved an important milestone towards implementation of the system by publishing a revised consultation draft of the uniform provincial and territorial capital markets act (now known as the Capital Markets Act), along with the drafts of the initial regulations proposed for adoption by the participating provinces and territory under the draft uniform act. These materials have been published for a 120-day public comment period.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Za37652f5-105b-455d-8017-017a3c8e7d9chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/distributions-outside-the-systemIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations relating to the distribution of securities to purchasers outside of the participating provinces and territories.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z5615da09-146c-4b86-a684-405784ecda13https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/registration-and-prospectus-exemptions-for-distribIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations relating to the registration and prospectus requirements of the draft uniform act for distributions of securities to purchasers outside of the participating provinces and territories.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z3b990afd-29b8-4f63-bdd7-bb384d11b1c9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/gowlings-guide-to-the-proposed-initial-regulationOn Aug. 25, 2015, the participating provinces and territory in the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System achieved an important milestone towards implementation of the system by publishing a revised consultation draft of the uniform provincial and territorial capital markets act (now known as the Capital Markets Act), along with the drafts of the initial regulations proposed for adoption by the participating provinces and territory under the draft uniform act.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z724bc712-077f-45b4-9304-32f62d86eeaahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/underwriter-prospectus-certificate-exemptionsIn this segment of our guide, we discuss the proposed initial regulations relating to underwriter prospectus certificate exemptions.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 Z9e606f94-cec3-465a-92f2-1745f3675604https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/public-contracting-and-anti-corruption-quebec-lowOn June 10, 2015, an Order in Council was published by the Government of Québec reducing the threshold from $5 million to $1 million for authorization prior to bidding on service contracts and subcontracts with public bodies in Québec. The new threshold will be effective as of Nov. 2, 2015.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Zc4b6e5be-5a1f-4b57-927b-e84a53fcdc6ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/canadian-competition-tribunal-issues-first-contestOn June 3, 2015, the Canadian Competition Tribunal ordered Parkland and Pioneer to preserve and hold separate retail gas stations and supply agreements in six local markets.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Zdf464ffb-b225-4d4b-86f8-304a73a3feffhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/canadian-government-uses-national-security-powersCanadian government uses national security powers to prohibit Chinese SOE from establishing new business in close proximity to sensitive government facilityMon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 Z9c4bf8bb-6350-46f4-8cde-3f9532c95e97https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/the-devil-in-the-details-revised-prospectus-exempAmendments to some commonly-used prospectus exemptions, including the accredited investor (AI) exemption, have now come into effect.Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 Za7ba5bd9-4e06-461a-b073-56ca402db0b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/tsx-ignite-laying-the-groundwork-for-accessing-caIn this video presentation, Gowlings partner Vanessa Grant insights into the benefits of listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, as well as how to use the Canadian capital markets to finance and expand your business.Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 Za74754b3-8b43-4ee6-9871-4cc86fddd315https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/when-mining-issuer-investor-presentations-fall-shoThe Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published CSA Staff Notice 43-309 Review of Website Investor Presentations by Mining Issuers, which summarized the findings of a review of 130 investor presentations on mining issuers’ websites that had been conducted by the British Columbia Securities Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and the Autorité des marchés financiers.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z35a74114-3304-4604-addb-477c575cf849https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/significant-changes-to-investment-canada-act-reviOn March 25, 2015, the federal government announced the implementation of three important changes to the Investment Canada Act, each of which is summarized below.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z40596dff-c0a0-4257-8926-daeae6725c76https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/supreme-court-rules-that-the-leave-test-in-securitIn Theratechnologies Inc. v. 121851 Canada Inc., released on April 17, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada provides guidance for the first time with respect to the test for leave to assert a statutory claim for secondary market misrepresentation or failure to provide timely disclosure.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z16fbf352-2041-4f55-852f-a035f89e1448https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/canadian-securities-regulators-aim-to-right-size-dCanadian securities regulators aim to right-size disclosure obligations for venture issuers: Does "less mean more"?Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Zd8f45cb8-7980-4668-89fc-140dc6348e94https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/developments-in-personal-liability-of-directors-foAt law, corporations are treated as separate legal entities. This means that individuals acting on behalf of a corporation, such as directors, are generally protected from personal liability for wrongful acts committed by the corporation.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Zd1f16ef2-d1e5-4532-b149-fdb9de869ad6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/the-pendulum-swings-significant-changes-expectedBoards and shareholders may now have additional time to respond to take-over bids in Canada if proposed amendments to the take-over bid rules are approved.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Z0bcbfa59-ed9f-4b70-a6ba-46aa45b0509ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/dollars-for-dialing-osc-proposes-to-pay-whistleblCanada has neither a history nor, some say, a culture of paying for tips. This may be about to change, however, since the Ontario Securities Commission is considering implementing a whistleblower program (the “Whistleblower Program”) that would offer financial incentives to individuals to provide high-quality and original information about securities-related misconduct.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 Zefee083e-8707-4579-9777-8f28e59a4a6fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-fr/insights-resources/articles/2015/recent-amendments-to-tsx-v-policies-on-private-plaRaising new capital in volatile markets is never easy. Issuers are increasingly facing a landscape where debt financing is becoming prevalent and investors are requesting additional compensation, either in the form of bonus shares, warrants or commissions, for the perceived increase in the risk of their investments.Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z20416608-a11b-4632-b00f-eb6ba37ba19ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/v-is-for-v-fileThe TSX Venture Exchange has just launched a web-based electronic filing system dubbed “V-File” designed to speed up the processing of submissions to the TSX-V.Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 Z35e55e37-a4ad-4cdd-af49-80b72ac3f2ffhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/securities-law-15-hot-topics-for-2015The decline in oil prices and the consequences for Western Canada as well as the delayed federal budget have all dominated the domestic headlines for January.Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z87e3f94f-066e-421f-83c0-1916d8361992https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2015/underwriter-liability-iiroc-s-guidance-on-reasonIn the waning days of 2014, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) published its final Guidance Note on due diligence by Dealer Members in underwritten public offerings of securities. IIROC stated that its Guidance was designed to promote consistency and enhanced standards by setting out the key elements of the underwriting due diligence process; the types of policies and procedures needed by Dealer Members to support the underwriting due diligence process; and an appropriate supervisory and compliance structure.Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 Z81bcf18e-b3bb-4819-9e2c-b72e97760fb7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/honesty-is-now-more-than-just-the-best-policy-supOn Nov. 13, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada released its unanimous decision in Bhasin v Hrynew, 2014 SCC 71. In this landmark case, the Supreme Court has for the first time recognized a 'general organizing principle' of good faith and a duty of honesty in contractual relations.Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Ze491e262-3caf-4126-854a-07c479b11e1fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/where-are-the-women-new-disclosure-for-tsx-listedNew corporate governance disclosure requirements relating to the representation of women on boards and in senior management and director term limits were released by most of the securities regulatory authorities in Canada on Oct. 15, 2014. These amendments apply to TSX-listed and certain other non-venture issuers only and will come into effect on Dec. 31, 2014, in time for the 2015 proxy season.Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z953ff490-7b3a-40f1-9830-9cf0626bb398https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/significant-changes-to-proposed-early-warning-repoOn Oct. 10, 2014, the Canadian Securities Administrators published a notice stating that they are not going to proceed with certain key aspects of original proposals to amend the early warning reporting regime in Canada (the Draft Amendments) published for comment by the CSA in 2013.Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Z0d3f44a5-31e2-4fab-9f21-f9d495022492https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/osfi-releases-draft-guideline-b-7-derivatives-sounOn Oct. 1, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions altered the trajectory of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives reform in Canada. With the release of its much-anticipated and now-renamed Guideline B-7 Derivatives Sound Practices, OSFI has veered away from proposals issued in stages by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) over the past four years, but has added an essential piece to the up to now incomplete provincial response to the G-20 leaders who, in 2010, committed to reform OTC derivatives markets.Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 Zcf0627a1-b1c3-4914-8757-5cc62d77d505https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/proposed-bid-amendmentsIn 2013, the Canadian Securities Administrators published for comment a proposed national instrument on security holder rights plans. The Autorité des marchés financiers also published a consultation paper outlining an alternative proposal relating more generally to defensive tactics.Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Zb724224d-c862-4c26-92eb-3d8db3c2c880https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/client-work/2014/printeron-acquired-by-samsung-electronicsOn September 2, 2014, global technology leader Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its acquisition of PrinterOn®, a pioneer in mobile cloud printing solutions based in Ontario and the world's leading enterprise-grade mobile printing platform.Tue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 Zca91ea41-17c8-43b1-a41f-1fdf06d551d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/dissolving-a-poison-pill-when-not-if-still-theWhen HudBay Minerals launched an unsolicited take-over bid for Augusta Resource Corporation, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) said the Augusta poison pill should go, but only after giving the board of Augusta considerable additional time.Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Z71f72914-62fd-4604-817e-fb215b6b170fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/being-accountable-fiduciary-duties-and-the-busineOn July 10, 2014, the Ontario Court of Appeal released an important decision regarding corporate governance and shareholders rights.Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:00:00 Za283a5b1-f749-44b6-8825-2f0f1ec35baahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/a-refreshed-proposal-to-streamline-disclosure-requThe Canadian Securities Administrators have launched new proposals to amend the disclosure and corporate governance requirements applicable to venture issuers, including the streamlining of the interim MD&A requirements.Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 Z848c9262-7dc3-4923-b615-c48f3e41d2b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/attorney-client-privilegeNEP Canada ULC v MEC OP LLC, 2013 ABQB 540 ["NEP"] appears to be the first decision from a Canadian court to consider a dispute over attorney-client/solicitor-client privilege ownership in the aftermath of a corporate transaction.Tue, 20 May 2014 00:00:00 Zada789a9-1f74-41e0-bfcb-210b49f19615https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/growing-momentum-and-clarity-for-equity-crowdfundiIn a short time, crowdfunding has caught the imagination of many entrepreneurs and become an important new fundraising technique. Through crowdfunding an issuer can aggregate substantial amounts of capital by seeking small contributions from many different people.  Many start ups, small businesses, charities, artists and others now look to a variety of crowdfunding platforms to raise capital. To date however, in most jurisdictions these platforms have been limited to some sort of donation, reward, pre-purchase of products, or peer to peer lending model.Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:00:00 Zfe38b426-40c5-4d12-a164-3cd2ab57e080https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2014/tsx-announces-new-requirements-for-director-electiIf you are proposed as a director of a TSX-listed issuer, you will need a majority of the votes in order to be elected. TSX-listed issuers will be required to adopt a majority voting policy or amend their constating documents in order to give effect to these new requirements.Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:00:00 Z30c6d148-0355-415e-9409-3d796ab879f4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-FR/insights-resources/articles/2013/canadian-rights-plan-reform-will-shareholders-feeFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z