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The October 2026 edition of #BlakesRegulatoryReview features Canadian regulatory developments across energy, infrastructure, financial services, major projects, capital markets and more. Explore here: bit.ly/4ics6GP #RegulatoryLaw #BlakesMeansBusiness

Blakes is proud to be named Law Firm of the Year in Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Environmental Law by @BestLawyers in Best Law Firms – Canada. #BlakesMeansBusiness #LegalExcellence

Draft regulations would expand the non-financial activities and investment powers of Canadian banks and other federally regulated financial institutions, subject to revenue caps, exposure limits and reporting requirements. Read more: bit.ly/4zLRZTu #BlakesMeansBusiness

Ontario’s Divisional Court has clarified when procurement decisions are subject to judicial review and upheld a bidder’s disqualification from a request for proposals process. Learn more: bit.ly/3VO528y #ProcurementLaw #BlakesMeansBusiness

Blakes is proud to be named the inaugural Law Firm of the Year for Canada Domestic: Best in Province (Alberta) at the IFLR Americas Awards 2026. We thank our clients and peers for their continued trust. #BlakesMeansBusiness #LegalExcellence #BusinessLaw

The Competition Bureau is investigating minimum advertised pricing policies in Canada’s grocery sector. Learn about the #CompetitionLaw considerations, the Bureau’s concerns and key takeaways for businesses: bit.ly/3TU9wtG #BlakesMeansBusiness

Bill C-40 proposes significant changes to Canada’s defence procurement regime, including expanded procurement powers, establishing a new Crown corporation and providing investment opportunities for the defence sector. Read more: bit.ly/4yixbSq #BlakesMeansBusiness

The British Columbia Securities Commission has clarified the framework for assessing potentially defensive share issuances during proxy contests, providing important guidance for issuers and shareholders. Read more: bit.ly/4yJ5y68 #BlakesMeansBusiness

The Competition Bureau’s consent agreement with Kalibrate addresses third-party sharing of competitively sensitive information and applies the Competition Act’s revised abuse of dominance provisions. Learn more: bit.ly/4ibbZYT #BlakesMeansBusiness

The Competition Bureau has entered into a consent agreement with Empire Company Limited restricting its use and enforcement of certain property controls. Read the key terms and takeaways: bit.ly/4dtxfHz #CompetitionLaw #BlakesMeansBusiness

Blakes is proud to have 19 lawyers recognized in the @Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring 2026. Offering unmatched experience and depth, our multidisciplinary team guides clients through intricate Canadian and cross-border proceedings. #BlakesMeansBusiness

As Canada looks to accelerate investment and economic growth, businesses and investors need clear guidance to navigate the opportunities ahead. Explore the 2026 Blakes Doing Business in Canada Guide for a practical overview of Canada’s legal landscape: bit.ly/3JHStWp

Canada’s Bill C-39 proposes significant changes to federal project approvals, including one-year timelines for certain reviews, a Regions of National Interest framework and clear regulatory leads for energy and nuclear projects. Learn more: bit.ly/4ypRluD

Merger review activity continues to rise in 2026, the Bureau seeks to block a proposed merger in the food sector, and the federal government takes action on foreign investment matters. Read more in the September #BlakesCompetitiveEdge: bit.ly/4xStoez

The inaugural Canada Investment Summit signals a focus on attracting foreign and domestic capital, improving productivity and strengthening business competitiveness. Read the key takeaways here: bit.ly/3VbRHXm #CompetitionLaw #ForeignInvesment #BlakesMeansBusiness

On the strength of our teamwork and commitment to clients, Blakes has achieved outstanding rankings in Chambers Canada 2027. We’re grateful for the trust clients place in us; it drives us to continually raise the standard. Learn more: bit.ly/4hjcnoV #BlakesMeansBusiness

The latest edition of our Toolkit for Merger Planning and Review: A Guide to Getting Your Deal Done in Canada covers key competition and foreign investment considerations for M&A. Download a preview or request your copy today: bit.ly/4d17e2d #BlakesMeansBusiness

Congratulations to the 218 Blakes lawyers recognized with 521 rankings across 54 practice areas in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. We’re proud to see 35 of our lawyers named Ones to Watch and 14 honoured as Lawyer of the Year. #BlakesMeansBusiness #BestLawyers

Are parties in arbitration generally entitled to make submissions on the allocation of costs? Yes, confirms the B.C. Court of Appeal. Read more about its decision highlighting the duty of procedural fairness: bit.ly/4x2FKQG #ArbitrationLaw #BlakesMeansBusiness

Blakes is proud to have 17 lawyers recognized in the @Lexpert Special Edition: Mining 2026. As trusted advisors to industry leaders worldwide, our team delivers strategic counsel to clients at every stage of the mining lifecycle. #BlakesMeansBusiness