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March 9, 2017

Clothier Canada Goose Holdings Inc. is one of three Canadian firms that last month filed regulatory paperwork to have its shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Clothier Canada Goose Holdings Inc. is one of three Canadian firms that last month filed regulatory paperwork to have its shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Warming up: Signs of life in IPO market

March 9, 2017

In terms of new financings, 2016 was comparatively light for new projects compared to 2015, when large projects such as the Champlain Bridge in Montreal, above, came to market.

In terms of new financings, 2016 was comparatively light for new projects compared to 2015, when large projects such as the Champlain Bridge in Montreal, above, came to market.

The big money bets on a building boom

March 9, 2017

A pedestrian enters the offices of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates in this file photo.

A pedestrian enters the offices of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates in this file photo.

Global buying spree persists – for now

March 9, 2017

The Bay Street sign is pictured in the heart of the financial district as people walk by in Toronto

The Bay Street sign is pictured in the heart of the financial district as people walk by in Toronto

An obituary for Canadian SPACs

March 8, 2017

OSC chair Maureen Jensen is seen at the Ontario Securities Commission office in Toronto.

OSC chair Maureen Jensen is seen at the Ontario Securities Commission office in Toronto.

Securities watchdog reviews fairness opinions

March 8, 2017

Savanna Energy Services workers at a job site.

Savanna Energy Services workers at a job site.

New takeover rules put chill on ‘rolling the dice’

March 7, 2017

A refiner pours bars of gold at Agnico-Eagle's Meadowbank mine facility in Meadowbank Mine, Nunavut on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. The mine is situated 75 kilometres north of the hamlet of Baker Lake.

A refiner pours bars of gold at Agnico-Eagle's Meadowbank mine facility in Meadowbank Mine, Nunavut on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. The mine is situated 75 kilometres north of the hamlet of Baker Lake.

Miners take more calculated M&A approach

March 7, 2017

In this file photo, production casings are stacked, ready for use, at an Encana drilling rig site.

In this file photo, production casings are stacked, ready for use, at an Encana drilling rig site.

Will made-in-America approach to stock sales catch on in Canada?

March 16, 2016

More than 20 buyers looked at Barrick Gold’s Chilean copper mine, but most were quickly weeded out in a small pool of serious buyers.

More than 20 buyers looked at Barrick Gold’s Chilean copper mine, but most were quickly weeded out in a small pool of serious buyers.

Deals to rise amid mine fire sale

March 16, 2016

Tech IPO market facing ‘enthusiasm deficit’

March 15, 2016

The current investment climate is forcing firms to get creative and heighten their focus on building up relationships with potential partners.

The current investment climate is forcing firms to get creative and heighten their focus on building up relationships with potential partners.

Buyout firms hang onto cash as deals prove pricey

March 14, 2016

Neil Selfe, founder, CEO and managing partner of INFOR Financial Group Inc, poses for a picture in his office in Toronto, Thursday August 27, 2015.

Neil Selfe, founder, CEO and managing partner of INFOR Financial Group Inc, poses for a picture in his office in Toronto, Thursday August 27, 2015.

Advice-only independents enjoy moment in the sun

March 14, 2016

Oil patch merger-and-acquisition activity slumped in 2015 as the skid in crude prices made finding common ground on value a tall order.

Oil patch merger-and-acquisition activity slumped in 2015 as the skid in crude prices made finding common ground on value a tall order.

Energy assets are on the block, but will the bidders step up?

March 11, 2016

Table: 2015’s top M&A deals

March 11, 2016

Business deal

Business deal

Table: Canadian Dealmakers awards winners

March 11, 2016

Aston Gardens cater to a wealthier retiree with 1,930 rental units in areas such as Naples, Tampa and Venice.

Aston Gardens cater to a wealthier retiree with 1,930 rental units in areas such as Naples, Tampa and Venice.

Going global: Pension funds on the prowl

March 11, 2016

A Bay Street sign, a symbol of Canada's economic markets and where main financial institutions are located, is seen in Toronto, May 1, 2013.

A Bay Street sign, a symbol of Canada's economic markets and where main financial institutions are located, is seen in Toronto, May 1, 2013.

How equity offerings are driving a boom for big dealers

March 6, 2015

Table: 2014’s top M&A deals

March 6, 2015

A lighted sign marks the Goldman Sachs trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. The designated market maker operations of Goldman Sachs were sold to Dutch company IMC Financial Markets, which is scheduled to rebrand the post next week.
(AP Photo/Richard Drew)

A lighted sign marks the Goldman Sachs trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. The designated market maker operations of Goldman Sachs were sold to Dutch company IMC Financial Markets, which is scheduled to rebrand the post next week.
(AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Foreign law firms, banks moving up Canadian M&A ranks

March 6, 2015

Business deal

Business deal

Table: Canadian Dealmakers awards winners

March 6, 2015

Les Marton, head of hedge fund consulting with Scotia Capital Inc., poses in Toronto on Friday, February 27, 2015.

Les Marton, head of hedge fund consulting with Scotia Capital Inc., poses in Toronto on Friday, February 27, 2015.

Hope springs eternal for suffering hedge funds

March 6, 2015

Employees work at the Vision Critical offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 4, 2013.

Employees work at the Vision Critical offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 4, 2013.

Canada’s secret weapon to attract tech IPOs

March 6, 2015

In photos: The M&A deals that defined the commodity super-cycle

March 6, 2015

An oil pumpjack sits unused in a field North of Edmonton Alberta February 8, 2013.

An oil pumpjack sits unused in a field North of Edmonton Alberta February 8, 2013.

In staring contest over oil-patch assets, is it time to blink?

March 6, 2015

A Tim Hortons coffee franchise stands next to a Burger King outlet in a Toronto food court.
Burger King are in talks to take over Tim Hortons in a deal which would create the world's third largest quick service restaurant chain, though the two food outlets would remain as stand alones.Photo: Chris Young for The Globe and Mail

A Tim Hortons coffee franchise stands next to a Burger King outlet in a Toronto food court.
Burger King are in talks to take over Tim Hortons in a deal which would create the world's third largest quick service restaurant chain, though the two food outlets would remain as stand alones.Photo: Chris Young for The Globe and Mail

‘Tax inversions’ down, but not out

March 6, 2015

The assembly of Bombardier Inc.’s Global Express jet being manufactured at the company's Toronto plant.

The assembly of Bombardier Inc.’s Global Express jet being manufactured at the company's Toronto plant.

‘Classic rotation’ into less risky sectors to define M&A in 2015

February 27, 2014

A slowdown in M&A activity and the demise of Heenan Blaikie has focused attention on the way law firms work.

A slowdown in M&A activity and the demise of Heenan Blaikie has focused attention on the way law firms work.

Amid a deal drought, law firms look inward for answers

February 27, 2014

The price of gold and is rising smartly, which is boosting confidence. ‘There is a comfort level and the money is starting to flow in,’ an observer says.

The price of gold and is rising smartly, which is boosting confidence. ‘There is a comfort level and the money is starting to flow in,’ an observer says.

Miners prospect for acquisitions

February 27, 2014

People are silhouetted near the entrance to Exchange House where F&C Asset Management have their offices in London, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014.

People are silhouetted near the entrance to Exchange House where F&C Asset Management have their offices in London, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014.

Banks and insurers seek deals beyond Canada’s borders

February 27, 2014

Garments on display at the Canada Goose Inc. showroom in Toronto on Thursday, November 28, 2013.

Garments on display at the Canada Goose Inc. showroom in Toronto on Thursday, November 28, 2013.

Why Bain Capital loves investing in Canada

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