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Our 2025 Private Equity Outlook, Conducting Good Workplace Investigations and more: January Timely Topics

Timely Topics with McCarthy Tétrault curates the latest market trends on a monthly basis to help you stay informed of developments that can affect your business. Please contact us if you have any questions on the topics below.

Here are this month’s trending topics:

 

1) Private Equity and Investment

On Target: 2025 Private Equity Outlook

As market conditions change, what trends will drive private equity activity in 2025?

To help sophisticated investors capitalize on opportunities and generate value, our 9th annual Private Equity Outlook combines a data-driven analysis of the Canadian private equity landscape over the past 12 months with market leading insights into major developments in the space.

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Our highly anticipated annual Outlook series equips you with the insights you need to stay competitive in the year ahead. Keep an eye out for upcoming releases on tax, competition, technology, procurement, and power.

2) Labour and Employment

Don’t Let Perfect be the Enemy of a Good Workplace Investigation

How can employers ensure they are conducting an effective workplace investigation leading up to a termination of employment for cause?

The Ontario Superior Court provided helpful guidance in their decision for Arora v. ICICI Bank of Canada, 2024 ONSC 4115, which we have analyzed to help employers better conduct their investigations.

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Workplace investigations don’t have to be perfect to be effective, and strong legal counsel can help you achieve your desired results. Speak to a member our Labour and Employment Group to help you with your workplace legal challenges.

3) International Trade and Investment

Modern Slavery Alert: Public Safety Canada Makes Significant Changes to its Guidance on the Supply Chains Act

Public Safety Canada has released updated guidance on the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act with significant changes to reporting obligations, including the content and delivery of reports.

As businesses prepare for their next round of reporting, our guidance can help you prepare to submit by the May 31, 2025 deadline.

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Our International Trade and Investment Group has advised many clients in a variety of industries on the Supply Chains Act. Contact John Boscariol or Martha Harrison to find out how we can help you stay ahead in this rapidly changing space.

4) Banking and Financial Services

Canada’s AML Framework Broadens its Reach with Regulatory Amendments, Including New Import/Export Declarations and Records

The federal government recently proposed amendments to how certain financial crime measures will be implemented, accounting for the Cullen Commission findings and standards set by the international Financial Action Task Force. Do you know if you’re business will be affected?

Read our comprehensive overview of these proposals to find out their scope and begin preparing.

Access the overview. (Available in English only)

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The proposed measures are set to come into force on October 1, 2025 but may change before then. Talk to the article’s authors, John Boscariol, Cindy Zhang and Gajan Sathananthan for more information or to obtain counsel on your best approach to meeting the measures.

This newsletter is designed to provide general information only. This newsletter does not provide legal advice on specific issues. You are encouraged to consult with legal counsel should you require assistance in addressing a particular issue or concern.

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