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Metro Supply Chain Group in its acquisition of select warehousing assets from BR Williams

On April 23, 2026, Metro Supply Chain Group announced its acquisition of select warehousing assets in Alabama and Florida from BR Williams. The transaction adds approximately 1.5 million square feet to Metro Supply Chain’s U.S. footprint, bringing total U.S. operations to 6 million square feet....

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: April 23, 2026 Value: --

Metro Supply Chain Group in its joining NX Group

On April 17, 2026, Metro Supply Chain Group announced that LDC Metro Holdings Inc. (LDC), its majority shareholder, together with La Caisse, entered into an agreement for the sale of Metro Supply Chain Group to Nippon Express Holdings Inc. (NX Group), a global logistics group headquartered in...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: April 17, 2026 Value: $2.2 billion

The agents in connection with BC Ferries’ $350-million bond financing

On February 19, 2026, BC Ferries announced the closing of $350 million in senior secured bonds. The privately placed bonds were sold to investors across Canada and issued pursuant to BC Ferries’ capital markets platform. The syndicate of agents included BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., RBC Dominion...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: February 19, 2026 Value: $350 million

Ferrovial SE in its acquisition of an additional 5.06% stake in 407 International Inc. from AtkinsRéalis for approximately $1.99 billion

On June 6, 2025, Ferrovial SE announced its acquisition of an additional 5.06% stake in 407 International Inc. (407), from AtkinsRéalis for approximately $1.99 billion. Ferrovial acquired an initial 3.3% stake on June 6, 2025, and a further 1.76% stake on June 11, 2025, pursuant to a call option....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: June 6, 2025 Value: $1.99 billion

IronSight in its acquisition by Kabal

On April 29, 2025, IronSight announced that it has been acquired by Kabal. Collectively, the companies will create a fully integrated logistics solution ranging for both offshore and onshore operations. Through utilizing Kabal’s strong expertise in managing complex offshore logistics and...

Lead Office: Calgary Date Announced: April 29, 2025 Value: --

Alexander & Blake Limited in its acquisition by Lauritzen Bulkers A/S

On March 6, 2024, it was announced that Alexander & Blake Limited was acquired by Lauritzen Bulkers A/S, a global Danish shipping company founded in 1884. This transaction was Lauritzen’s first acquisition in Canada.  Alexander & Blake Limited is a Canadian-owned and...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: March 6, 2025 Value: --

Purolator in its acquisition of Livingston International

On February 4, 2025, Purolator announced the completion of its acquisition of Livingston International, an international trade services firm that is one of the largest customs brokers in North America and also specializes in global freight forwarding and trade consulting, from Platinum...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 4, 2025 Value: --

Highland Electric Fleets in connection with its $50 million credit facility with the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

On May 8, 2024, Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced that it has reached a financial close on a loan facility with Highland Electric Fleets (Canada) ULC worth up to $50 million to help finance the supply of Zero Emission Buses to school boards across Canada. Highland Electric Fleets intends...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: May 8, 2024 Value: $50 million

Metro Supply Chain in its acquisition of SCI Group Inc.

On January 9, 2024, Metro Supply Chain announced it entered into an agreement to acquire SCI Group Inc. from Canada Post and Purolator Holdings Ltd. With this acquisition, Metro Supply Chain’s position will be strengthened for offering contract logistics services. The combined entities will...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Announced: January 9, 2024 Value: -

Nieuport Aviation in obtaining a judgment of over $130 million against Porter Airlines in the case of Porter Airlines Inc. v. Nieuport Aviation

Osler acted for Nieuport Aviation, the owner of the terminal at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, in obtaining a judgment of over $130 million against Porter Airlines in the case of Porter Airlines Inc. v. Nieuport Aviation. This Commercial List trial was argued over a four-week period in late...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: October 19, 2022 Value: $130 million