2024 was a year of adaptation for Canada's capital markets, marked by economic challenges, technological innovation, regulatory vigilance and shifting investor behaviours. The results of the US election have yielded potentially turbulent economic times ahead with tariffs threats directed at Canada. General concerns persist regarding global instability, and rapidly evolving technology will undoubtedly continue to impact the markets.

We present our annual report, a look back at key legal developments impacting the securities and corporate finance landscape in Canada, along with our outlook on anticipated trends for 2025.

Download the Securities and Corporate Finance: 2024 Year in Review and Future Trends report now. For the French version, please click here.

Staying informed and agile remains crucial for business professionals navigating this evolving landscape. Dentons Canada’s Securities and Corporate Finance group has extensive knowledge of, and experience in, the Canadian capital markets. From our offices across Canada, we regularly advise issuers, registrants, security holders and others on a broad range of Canadian securities law matters. We encourage you to reach out to your local key contact, listed on this page, should you have any questions.

We wish to thank Diana Nakka, Knowledge and Legal Operations lawyer, associates Carolee Changfoot, Kelly Blackbeard, Vivian Esmailzadeh, Everett Putz, Emma Aspinall and students-at-law Sarah Anderson and Selina Audino for their contributions to this report.