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We’re proud to be sponsoring the Blue Mountain Film + Media festival, taking place May 28 – 31. As part of our involvement, Barbara Miller will be speaking on the panel “From Policy to Paycheques: Navigating the New Landscape” on May 28 at 4:30 pm, exploring how evolving regulation, funding, and legal frameworks are shaping the future of film and media in Canada. This four-day festival brings together creators and industry leaders for curated screenings, thoughtful discussions, and meaningful connections. We look forward to connecting with you there.

We’re thrilled to share that Christopher Steeves will be speaking at this year’s Canadian Bar Association's Tax Law for Lawyers Conference on June 4th. Christopher will participate in the panel “Inbound Investment – Cross-Border Issues,” alongside Amanda Heale and Carrie Smit, sharing insights on non-resident withholding tax, transfer pricing and tax treaties. We hope to see you there!

Fasken is proud to partner with ICON Talent Partners once again this year to offer a scholarship program for Black and Indigenous students who will be entering their second year of law school at Canadian universities. This program provides 10 scholarships of $2,000 each, access to mentorship from a Fasken lawyer, as well as the opportunity to participate in insightful sessions covering various aspects of legal practice. Deadline has been extended to June 1st: https://ow.ly/XSQX50YZOH4 If you have any questions, please reach out to team@icontalent.org.

We’re excited to be sponsoring and attending Supply Chain Canada’s National Conference 2026, bringing together leaders shaping the future of supply chains across the country. Fasken’s Daniel Fabiano will be presenting on “Buy Canadian – But Carefully: Procurement Rules in a Trade War,” where he will share insights on navigating procurement obligations in an evolving trade landscape. Annie Bernard will also be on site, connecting with key players across the industry and engaging in the conversations shaping the future of supply chains. We hope to see you there!

We are excited to share that we will be once again sponsoring and attending this year’s Food and Beverage Ontario Annual Conference taking place at the Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto on May 27th. This year’s conference will include a dynamic speaker program featuring panels on the Canada–U.S. trade and CUSMA, the current economic outlook, as well as discussions on trade, competitiveness, and opportunities for Ontario’s food and beverage sector. Members of our Agribusiness, Food & Beverage team Barbara Miller, Darrell Jarvis, Evan Conover and Nicole Park will be in attendance and look forward to hearing from the insightful speakers and catching up with colleagues in the industry. For more information: https://ow.ly/9ezm50YZygP #agribusiness #agrifood #foodandbeverage

Team Fasken UHNited - Sarah Turney along with members of our Health Law group Lynne Golding, Heather Whiteside, Rebecka Arraial, Felisha Jagiah and Mahsa Pezeshki - is gearing up for the UHN Foundation's We Walk event on May 30 in support of University Health Network. We are proud to take part in this important initiative and help support UHN’s vital work in patient care, research, and education. We’re looking forward to lacing up our sneakers and walking alongside the UHN community! Learn more or get involved: https://direc.to/oPHH

The Firm’s leadership in M&A and Capital Markets continues to shine, as we are once again ranked #1 by deal count across Canada. Recognized by Mergermarket, LSEG Data & Analytics, and Bloomberg, our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence and client success sets the standard in the industry. Our transactions span the most complex and high-profile deals in the market, reflecting our ability to deliver innovative solutions and drive value for our clients. Thank you to our clients for your ongoing trust. Together, we continue to shape the future of M&A and Capital Markets in Canada. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ezTEv5nK #CapitalMarkets #MergersAndAcquisitions #Deals #Q1Results #Fasken

Few business transactions are as complex, high profile and high stakes as an unsolicited (or “hostile”) takeover bid. An unsolicited bid puts immediate pressure on the target’s board of directors, is high risk for the bidder, and will be closely watched by the market and regulators alike. To assist both potential bidders and target companies, we’ve written a comprehensive but concise guide to unsolicited takeover bids in Canada. We highlight the legal and commercial issues critical to launching or responding to an unsolicited bid in Canada along with the different practical and strategic considerations a hostile bid can raise. Download our guide now: https://lnkd.in/eJeNXJw5 Brad Freelan, Neil Kravitz, Jean Michel Lapierre, Georald Ingborg, Jason Giborski, Zach Austin

📅 You’re invited! Join us for our Student Open House in Vancouver on June 9. Curious about Fasken and our student program? We’re pleased to invite law students from all schools participating in the Summer 2027 recruit to our annual in person Student Open House on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm-5:30pm (PT). This is a great chance to connect with our lawyers and current students, learn about our key practice areas, and hear more about our community involvement and commitment to EDI. You’ll also get a closer look at what it’s like to be part of our firm. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early: https://ow.ly/eke250YYnPN We hope to see you there! (Please note: We do not currently have any vacancies for articled students, therefore we will prioritize registering incoming 2L students who have not previously attended a firm tour).

We’re pleased to see Ella Plotkin recently featured in Lexpert, sharing her insights on the evolving landscape of infrastructure development across Canada. Ella commented on two timely articles examining the growing urgency behind nation‑building projects and the construction sector’s continued shift toward more collaborative procurement models. Her perspectives highlight the importance of selecting the right delivery approach for each project and navigating complexity with foresight and flexibility. 🔗 As Canada builds, construction sector is fine‑tuning collaborative approaches to procurement: https://direc.to/otYK 🔗 Urgency permeates infrastructure building in Canada: https://direc.to/otYG