Updated October 11, 2026 · through Special Situations Digest #36 (Oct 11, 2026) · 46 this week
A running index of Canadian special situations covered in the Special Situations Digest. Below: the 100 most recent situations spanning 15 categories — activist campaigns, going-private deals, tender offers, divestitures, restructurings, and more. Earlier coverage includes 681+ additional Canadian situations from prior issues. Each item links to the underlying filing or news source.
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Acquisitions 39 situations
Discovery Mining Ltd. DSV.TO (CA)
Discovery Mining Ltd. (DSV.TO) entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire Timmins mineral properties from McEwen Inc. for $55 million.
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Emera EMA.TO (CA) · C$45.66 · MCAP $14.0B · EV $30.3B
Emera (EMA.TO) entered into a definitive agreement on October 6, 2026, to acquire Canadian Utilities and ATCO in a stock-for-stock merger with a pro forma enterprise value of C$72 billion.
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Rio Verde Industries Inc. RVI.V (CA)
Nusa Nickel Corp. will acquire control of Rio Verde Industries Inc. (RVI.V) through a reverse takeover via a binding letter agreement dated October 8, 2026.
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Cygnus Metals Limited CYG.V (CA) · C$0.17 · MCAP $141M · EV $124M
Central Asia Metals PLC proposes to acquire 100% of Cygnus Metals Limited (CYG.V) through a scheme of arrangement.
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Immutable Holdings Inc. IHLDF (CA) · C$0.04 · MCAP $3M · EV $2M
Immutable Holdings Inc. (IHLDF) announced a proposed reverse takeover with Gamebred FC, LLC on October 9, 2026.
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TNR Gold TNR.V (CA) · C$0.30 · MCAP $51M · EV $49M
Altius Minerals made an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire all TNR Gold shares it does not already own.
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H&R Real Estate Investment Trust HR.UN (CA)
1001700058 Ontario Inc. is acquiring H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (HR.UN) for C$4.28 in cash and a fraction of a GO REIT Unit per unit under a plan of arrangement.
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Copper One Resources Corp. CEXY.CN (CA) · C$0.45 · MCAP $15M · EV $11M
Copper One Resources Corp. entered into a purchase and sale agreement dated October 6, 2026 with 1594122 B.C.
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Jamieson Wellness Inc. JWEL.TO (CA) · C$45.47 · MCAP $1.3B · EV $1.7B
Jamieson Wellness Inc. (JWEL.TO) obtained final court approval for its plan of arrangement with Kirin Holdings.
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Arway Corporation ARWY.CN (CA) · C$0.05 · MCAP $1M · EV $1M
Arway shareholders will receive 0.5141388221 Nextech3D.ai common shares for each Arway share, representing a 9.4% premium over fair market value.
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Clear Gold Resources Inc. CFA.H (CA)
Clear Gold Resources Inc. (NEX:CFA.H) entered a share exchange agreement dated October 2, 2026 to acquire all 24,089,400 shares of Blue Super Intelligence Inc. Each BSI share will be exchanged for one post-consolidation…
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StrikePoint Gold Inc. SKP.V (CA) · C$1.95
StrikePoint Gold Inc. (SKP.V) completed the Northumberland Gold Project acquisition from Newmont subsidiaries on October 6, 2026, paying US$70 million upfront.
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WSP Global Inc. WSP.TO (CA) · C$167.12 · MCAP $15.8B · EV $21.6B
WSP Global Inc. (WSP.TO) agreed to acquire GCM Corpo, a Canadian engineering and specialist-services group serving energy, industrial, mining and metals clients.
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La Banque Laurentienne du Canada LB.TO (CA)
La Banque Fairstone du Canada is acquiring all common shares of La Banque Laurentienne du Canada (LB.TO) for C$40.50 per share in cash.
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International Frontier Resources Corporation IFR.V (CA) · C$0.035 · MCAP $937.2K
International Frontier Resources Corporation (TSXV: IFR) and Kinjal Corporation announced the filing of IFR's management information circular dated October 1, 2026.
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Li-FT Power Ltd. LIFT.V (CA) · C$2.05 · MCAP $136M · EV $121M
MRNF authorization received for postponement of rehabilitation and restoration work at Renard until June 23, 2028.
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NeoTerrex Minerals Inc. NTX.V (CA) · C$0.08 · MCAP $4M · EV $3M
NeoTerrex entered into a definitive option agreement dated October 6, 2026 with Eastmain Resources Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fury Gold Mines Limited.
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Altius Minerals Corporation ALS.TO (CA) · C$66.49 · MCAP $2.7B · EV $2.6B
Altius Minerals Corporation (ALS.TO) entered into an exclusivity arrangement on October 5, 2026, regarding its non-binding proposal to acquire all remaining shares of TNR Gold Corp. Altius now owns 12.7% of TNR after…
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Trojan Gold Inc. TGII.CN (CA) · C$0.04 · MCAP $1M
Trojan Gold Inc. (TGII.CN) entered a definitive agreement on October 1, 2026, to acquire Tashota Resources and Strike Copper through a three-cornered amalgamation.
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Bunker Hill Mining Corp. BNKR.TO (CA) · C$3.63 · MCAP $120M · EV $218M
Proposal 1 seeks to increase authorized Bunker Hill Shares from 100.0 million to 400.0 million.
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Jamieson Wellness Inc. JWEL.TO (CA) · C$45.48 · MCAP $1.3B · EV $1.7B
Jamieson Wellness Inc. (JWEL.TO) shareholders approved the acquisition of the company by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited for C$45.75 (~$32) per share in cash.
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Madoro Metals Corp. MDM.V (CA) · C$0.0600 · MCAP $4M · EV $3M
Madoro Metals Corp. (MDM.V) is pursuing a reverse takeover of Narrow River Resources Pty Ltd. through which it will acquire a 100% stake.
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Quantum eMotion Corp. QNC (CA) · C$1.58 · MCAP $384M · EV $360M
Aggregate equity consideration is approximately C$33.8M (~$24M), consisting of approximately 30% cash and 70% QeM common shares.
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StrikePoint Gold Inc. SKP.V (CA) · C$1.65 · MCAP $7M · EV $6M
StrikePoint Gold (SKP.V) expects to close its acquisition of the Northumberland Gold Project from Newmont subsidiaries on or about 6 October 2026.
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Silver Hammer Mining Corp. HAMR.CN (CA) · C$0.07 · MCAP $7M · EV $5M
Silver Hammer and Stroud shareholders approved the amalgamations of Silver Hammer, Stroud, and SilverMark Resources to form Silver Frontier Resources Corp. Silver Hammer's amalgamation resolution received 96.88% FOR.
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Intermap Technologies IMP.TO (CA) · C$0.93 · MCAP $48M · EV $34M
PCI shareholders approved Intermap's acquisition of remaining PCI shares by 99.99% of votes cast.
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International Frontier Resources Corporation IFR.V (CA) · C$0.0350 · MCAP $936K · EV $2M
Petro Frontera S.A.P.I. de C.V., an IFR subsidiary, entered into a binding senior secured credit agreement dated September 25, 2026 with Summit Ridge Capital Partners Fund I LP.
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Luca Mining Corp LUCA.V (CA) · C$0.80 · MCAP $220M · EV $246M
Goldgroup Mining Inc. entered a binding commitment to provide US$75 million to Luca Mining Corp (LUCA.V) for 19.9% ownership.
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Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust PMZ-UN.TO (CA) · C$22.15 · MCAP $1.8B
Primaris REIT agreed to acquire a 100% interest in Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket, Ontario for C$411 million in cash.
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Grafton Resources Inc. GFT.CN (CA) · C$0.49 · MCAP $6M
Grafton Resources Inc. is a Vancouver-based junior exploration company focused on discovering and advancing high-potential copper and gold projects in Chile and Argentina. The company was formerly known as Prisma Exploration Inc. and changed its name to Grafton Resources Inc. in September 2025.
Grafton Resources entered into an option agreement dated September 21, 2026 with Minera Newmont /Chile/ Limitada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newmont Corporation. The option grants Grafton the exclusive right to acquire 100% of the Poseidon Au-Ag-Cu exploration project and the Jabali Gold exploration project in Chile. Poseidon includes a 1.5% net smelter returns royalty and a US$2.5 million milestone payment on public disclosure of a ≥1 million ounce NI 43-101-compliant AuEq resource. Jabali carries a 1.0% net smelter returns royalty and a US$2.5 million milestone payment on the same resource disclosure trigger. Each project carries a US$3.0 million milestone payment on commencement of commercial production.
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Magna Terra Minerals Inc. MTT.V (CA) · C$0.28 · MCAP $22M · EV $19M
Magna Terra Minerals Inc. engages in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties in Canada and Argentina. The company explores for gold, silver, copper, and cobalt deposits.
Magna Terra acquired 100% interest in Cerro Covadonga, El Meridiano, and La Rosita in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. In return, the Company will pay US$25,000 and issue 1.25 million common shares. The shares issued are subject to a four month and one day regulatory hold period and TSX Venture Exchange approval. The acquisition terminates the prior Option and eliminates US$290,000 of remaining cash payments and a 2% NSR on each project. Management said it is considering a potential spin-out of these projects into a stand-alone vehicle for a potential future listing on a Canadian stock exchange. Combined, the three projects cover 8,815 hectares.
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Jamieson Wellness Inc. JWEL.TO (CA) · C$45.44 · MCAP $1.3B · EV $1.7B
Fwd P/E: 19.6x · Fwd EV/EBITDA: 12.6x · Fwd EV/GP: 6.5x · LTM EV/Sales: 2.7x · LTM EV/GP: 6.4x
Jamieson Wellness Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells the natural health products for human in Canada, the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Jamieson Brands and Strategic Partners.
Kirin Holdings Company, Limited will acquire Jamieson Wellness Inc. (JWEL.TO) for C$45.75 (~$32) per share in cash through a statutory plan of arrangement. The Jamieson Wellness Board, ISS, and Glass Lewis unanimously recommend that shareholders vote in favor of the resolution. The proxy voting deadline is 10:00 a.m. Toronto time on September 28, 2026. With the market price, the deal leaves a narrow spread ahead of the vote.
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Cygnus Metals Limited CYG.V (CA) · C$0.17 · MCAP $147M · EV $129M
Cygnus Metals Limited engages in the exploration of mineral properties in Canada and Australia. The company explores for lithium, gold, nickel, and copper deposits, as well as rare earth elements and platinum group elements.
Central Asia Metals PLC will acquire 100% of Cygnus Metals shares via a scheme of arrangement under Part 5.1 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The Second Court Hearing has been adjourned from 2:15pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 to 2:15pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. The Kazakhstan regulatory approval condition precedent remains outstanding as at the date of this announcement. Sale Election Forms and CREST Election Forms must now be received by 5.00pm (AWST) / 5.00am (EDT) on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The implementation date is 2026-10-27.
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Clarity Metals Corp. CMET.CN (CA) · C$0.03 · MCAP $2M · EV $2M
Clarity Metals Corp., a mineral exploration company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral projects in Canada.
Clarity agreed to issue 20.0 million units at a deemed price of $0.05 per unit, each unit comprising one common share and one warrant exercisable at $0.10 per share for five years from closing. Clarity agreed to purchase an 80% interest in the Bobcat Project, which comprises 50 unpatented lode mining claims covering approximately 418.63 hectares and hosts a copper porphyry system with historic drilling including 100.13m of 0.36% copper from 74.83m in hole BC-1. Clarity expects to complete the Acquisition in September 2026, subject to Canadian Securities Exchange approval and customary closing conditions.
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Stamper Oil & Gas Corp. STMP.V (CA) · C$0.06 · MCAP $5M · EV $5M
Stamper Oil & Gas Corp. is a Vancouver-based oil and gas exploration company holding interests in five prospective offshore blocks across the Orange, Walvis, and Luderitz basins off Namibia.
Stamper Oil & Gas Corp. entered into an amending agreement dated September 17, 2026. Revised deferred consideration: US$500,000 cash and 16.5 million common shares. Consideration Shares vest over 18 months: 10% on signing, 20% in 6 months, 20% in 12 months, 25% in 14 months, 25% in 18 months. The revised payments and shares constitute final acquisition consideration; no further consideration payable. The underlying acquisition of indirect interests in offshore Namibian oil and gas assets completed September 10, 2025.
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Lomiko Metals Inc. LMR.V (CA) · C$0.12 · MCAP $7M · EV $7M
Lomiko Metals Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties in Canada. The company explores for graphite and lithium deposits.
Lomiko Metals securityholders approved the previously announced all-cash plan of arrangement under which Global Battery Materials Corp. will acquire the outstanding Lomiko shares for $0.13 per share. The resolution received 88.13% of votes cast by shareholders, 87.81% by securityholders voting as a single class, and 86.34% excluding specified related-party votes. The arrangement remains subject to final approval by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, with the final-order hearing expected during the week of September 28, 2026.
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Good2Go4 Corp. GFOR.P (CA)
Good2Go4 Corp. is a Capital Pool Company formed to identify and evaluate assets or businesses for a Qualifying Transaction.
Good2Go4 Corp. is a Capital Pool Company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under symbol GFOR.P. The RTO transaction will be an arm's length Qualifying Transaction under TSX Venture Exchange Policy 2.4. CMAI and 1001542197 ONTARIO INC., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, are expected to amalgamate to form the Resulting Issuer. The Company and CMAI plan a non-brokered private placement of up to $8.0 million in aggregate gross proceeds. HD Subscription Receipts are priced at $1.20 each and FT Subscription Receipts at $1.40 each.
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Elemental Royalty ELE.TO (CA) · C$29.35 · MCAP $1.3B · EV $1.2B
Fwd P/E: 51.1x · Fwd EV/EBITDA: 13.2x · Fwd EV/GP: 17.8x · LTM EV/Sales: 16.9x · LTM EV/GP: 18.3x
Elemental Royalty Corporation engages in the acquisition and generation of precious and base metal royalties. In addition, it operates in North America; South America; Australia; Africa; and internationally.
Elemental Royalty (ELE.TO) agreed to acquire five precious-metal streams and royalties from Orion Mine Finance Management LP for US$290 million. The consideration consists of US$200 million in cash and 4.3 million shares. Closing is expected in Q4 2026, subject to TSX and New Zealand regulatory approvals, with the Snowy River asset potentially closing in Q1 2027. The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to NAV and revenue per share, though existing holders face approximately 5.6% dilution.
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Latin Metals Inc. LMS.V (CA) · C$0.23 · MCAP $23M · EV $21M
Latin Metals Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties in South America. The company explores gold and copper deposits.
Latin Metals entered into a binding letter agreement with Aumin Argentina S.A.U. for the Organullo project on September 21, 2026. Aumin receives an exclusive option to acquire a 100% interest in the Organullo project, located in Salta Province, Argentina. To exercise the option, Aumin must make aggregate cash payments of US$4.0 million and complete a minimum of 40,000 meters of drilling over a six-year period. An initial payment of US$100,000 was made on execution of the letter agreement. A further US$150,000 is payable on execution of a definitive agreement or delivery by Aumin of a notice confirming its intention to proceed with the option.
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Divestitures 13 situations
Cascadero Copper Corporation CCD.V (CA) · C$0.015 · MCAP $3M · EV $3M
Cascadero Copper Corporation will sell all issued and outstanding shares of Cascadero Minerals Corp. (CMC) to Lumina.
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Altiplano Metals Inc. APN.V (CA) · C$0.015 · MCAP $2M · EV $2M
Altiplano Metals Inc. (APN.V) agreed to sell its El Peñón Mill and related Chilean land and permits to Tersus Tierras SpA for US$1.54 million.
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Silver Range Resources Ltd. SNG.V (CA) · C$0.11 · MCAP $8M · EV $6M
Silver Range Resources Ltd. (SNG.V) granted Resilience Minerals options to acquire 80% of Alamo in Arizona and Sand Springs in Nevada.
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Conquest Resources Limited CQR.V (CA) · C$0.06 · MCAP $6M · EV $5M
Conquest Resources Limited (CQR.V) seeks approval to sell its Belfast-TeckMag Property to Inventus Mining Corp. for 8 million Inventus shares and a 2% NSR on claims not already subject to an existing royalty.
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Glen Eagle Resources Inc. GER.V (CA) · C$0.005 · MCAP $512.5K · EV $838.2K
Glen Eagle Resources Inc. (GER.V) entered a share purchase agreement to sell all shares of its subsidiary Cobra Oro Honduras S.A. to Canaan Minerals S.
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Alvopetro Energy Ltd. ALV.V (CA) · C$9.74 · MCAP $256M · EV $247M
Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (ALV.V) entered into an assignment agreement to sell its Bom Lugar and Mãe da lua fields to an unnamed buyer.
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Cascadero Copper Corporation CCD.V (CA) · C$0.02 · MCAP $4M · EV $4M
Cascadero Copper entered into a debt assumption and offset agreement with Cascadero Minerals Corporation and director Nelson Borch to facilitate the sale of Cascadero Minerals to Lumina Copper Corp. Cascadero Copper…
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Bathurst Metals Corp. BMV.V (CA) · C$0.06 · MCAP $2M · EV $2M
Bathurst has agreed to assign its option on the Peerless Property to Big Bear Gold Corp. in exchange for 3,555,000 BEAR common shares.
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Tempus Capital Inc. TEMP.CN (CA) · C$0.07 · MCAP $1M · EV $4M
Tempus Capital Inc. (TEMP.CN) is selling two investment properties in London, Ontario for $4,625,000 cash and a $450,000 first mortgage.
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New Age Metals Inc. NAM.V (CA) · C$0.20 · MCAP $11M · EV $8M
New Age Metals Inc. (NAM.V) amended its Genesis project agreement with Rockport Capital Corp. effective September 29, 2026, to increase the issuer's residual project interest to 50% from 30% if Rockport declines an…
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Anaergia Inc ANRG.TO (CA) · C$2.37 · MCAP $287M · EV $401M
Anaergia Inc (ANRG.TO) signed a definitive agreement to divest its Charlotte and Rhode Island bioenergy facilities for C$9 million (~$6.3M) in equity in the buyer.
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Africa Energy Corp. AFE.V (CA) · C$0.21 · MCAP $78M · EV $76M
Africa Energy Corp. (AFE.V) extended the deadline to complete a restructuring agreement with Arostyle Investments (RF) Proprietary Ltd. and Main Street to December 31, 2028.
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Orca Energy Group Inc. ORC-A.V (CA) · C$20.00 · MCAP $277M
Orca entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Taifa Gas Tanzania Limited and Amber Energy Investment L.L.C-FZ to sell all outstanding shares of PAE PanAfrican Energy Corporation.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Strategic Reviews 11 situations
AutoCanada Inc. ACQ.TO (CA) · C$24.60 · MCAP $394M · EV $1.7B
AutoCanada Inc. (ACQ.TO) engaged TD Securities Inc. to conduct a strategic review of its collision business.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
MTY Food Group Inc. MTY.TO (CA) · C$22.14 · MCAP $486M · EV $1.2B
MTY Food Group Inc. (MTY.TO) ended its strategic review on October 9, 2026, opting not to pursue a sale of the company.
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TNR Gold Corp. TNR.V (CA) · C$0.26 · MCAP $45M · EV $42M
TNR Gold Corp. (TNR.V) and Eucalyptus Resources Opportunities Fund 1, LP have agreed to discontinue a petition in the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
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Plaza Retail REIT PLZ.UN (CA)
Plaza Retail REIT (PLZ.UN) formed a special committee after receiving an unsolicited, non-binding take-private proposal from Axia Real Assets LP at C$5.28 per unit.
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Cineplex Inc. CGX.TO (CA) · C$12.39 · MCAP $548M · EV $1.7B
Cineplex's board began reviewing strategic alternatives, including a potential sale.
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Ag Growth International Inc. AFN.TO (CA) · C$6.92 · MCAP $97M · EV $797M
Ag Growth International Inc. (AFN.TO) provided an update on its strategic review, capital strategy, and balance sheet improvement initiatives on 30 September 2026.
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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. FM.TO (CA) · C$38.23 · MCAP $22.2B · EV $29.4B
A Panamanian commission recommended the government negotiate with First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM.TO) to restart production at the Cobre Panama open-pit copper mine.
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AutoCanada Inc. ACQ.TO (CA) · C$23.54 · MCAP $369M · EV $1.7B
AutoCanada Inc. is launching a strategic review of its collision repair business.
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Fobi AI Inc. FOBI.V (CA) · C$0.02 · MCAP $4M · EV $4M
Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI.V) is pursuing a sale of its Passwallet business and exploring a sale or strategic joint venture for Qples.
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Cineplex Inc. CGX.TO (CA) · C$12.98 · MCAP $578M · EV $1.7B
Fwd P/E: 25.3x · Fwd EV/EBITDA: 7.3x · Fwd EV/Sales: 1.7x · LTM EV/Sales: 1.8x · LTM EV/GP: 2.9x
Cineplex Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment and media company in Canada and internationally. The company engages in theatre exhibitions; provision of food service.
Cineplex has initiated a strategic review to look at opportunities to enhance and maximize value for all shareholders, which could include selling the company. Bill Walker was announced as the company's new CEO in a memo released this week. The company said no decisions have been made and there can be no assurance the Strategic Review will result in any transaction. Cineplex reported box office revenues of close to $98 million in August, its highest monthly box office performance in company history. The chain was last up for sale in 2019, agreeing to a $2.8-billion buyout by Cineworld Group PLC that fell through during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hayasa Metals Inc. HAY.V (CA) · C$0.08 · MCAP $4M · EV $3M
Hayasa Metals Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties in Canada and Armenia. The company explores for copper, molybdenum, and gold deposits.
Hayasa Metals executed a non-binding term sheet dated Sep. 17, 2026 for a Strategic Exploration Alliance with an unnamed Major Mining Company. The Alliance targets copper and other critical metals exploration in the southern part of Armenia. The Alliance Phase runs two years and is solely funded by MMC, with US$1.0 million minimum spend required in the Alliance AOI to enable a First Option. Hayasa will be the operator during the First Option. Teck Resources Limited terminated its option on the Vardenis property, returning the 93 km² exploration license to Hayasa.
Featured in Issue #34 · Sep 27, 2026
Spin-Offs 6 situations
Algo8 AI Inc. AIOS.CN (CA)
Algo8 AI Inc. received final approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange to list its common shares under symbol AIOS.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Core Critical Metals Corp. CCMC.V (CA) · C$0.59 · MCAP $18M · EV $17M
Core Critical Metals Corp. (CCMC.V) is executing a two-asset spin-off through a plan of arrangement.
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NGEx Minerals Ltd. NGEX.TO (CA) · C$23.83 · MCAP $3.6B · EV $3.3B
NGEx Minerals proposes to spin out Valiente Resources through a plan of arrangement.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Critical One Energy Inc. CRTL.CN (CA) · C$0.95 · MCAP $47M · EV $39M
Critical One Energy Inc. intends to transfer the Kenora Uranium Property and its Namibia uranium and copper interests to a new company proposed to be named Critical Two Energy Inc. Critical Two shares are to be…
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
WELL Health Technologies Corp. WELL.TO (CA) · C$4.37 · MCAP $787M · EV $1.5B
WELL Health Technologies Corp.’s digital health subsidiary WELLSTAR Technologies Corp. commenced trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on 1 October 2026 under the symbol WSTR, following its amalgamation with 1587818 B.C.
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Core Critical Metals Corp. CCMC.V (CA) · C$0.52 · MCAP $16M · EV $15M
Core Critical Metals Corp. shareholders approved the statutory plan of arrangement at the annual general and special meeting held September 28, 2026.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Capital Returns 6 situations
Algoma Central Corporation ALC.TO (CA) · C$23.90 · MCAP $682M · EV $1.2B
Algoma Central Corporation (ALC.TO) is returning capital to shareholders via a $1.00 per share special dividend and a 48% increase to its regular quarterly dividend.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Gabriel Resources Ltd. GBU.V (CA) · C$0.13 · MCAP $25M · EV $29M
Gabriel Resources Ltd. (GBU.V) proposes a non-brokered placement of up to 58,471,757 units at C$0.0825 per unit, representing US$3.4 million of aggregate subscriptions.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
WildBrain Ltd. WILD.TO (CA) · C$1.27 · MCAP $194M · EV $173M
WildBrain Ltd. (WILD.TO) launched a self-tender offer to redeem up to $20 million of its own common shares.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Energy Income Fund ENI-UN.TO (CA) · C$2.34 · MCAP $4M
Energy Income Fund (ENI-UN.TO) announced annual redemption of up to 253,384 units on 27 November 2026.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Orca Energy Group Inc. ORC-A.V (CA) · C$20.00 · MCAP $277M
Orca Energy Group Inc. declared a Special Distribution of $1.50 (Cdn) per Class A Common Voting Share and $1.50 (Cdn) per Class B Subordinate Voting Share.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Big Banc Split Corp. BNK.TO (CA) · C$14.37 · MCAP $19M
Board approved extending the maturity date of Class A and preferred shares by three years, until November 30, 2029.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Restructuring 5 situations
Alset AI Ventures Inc. GPUS.V (CA) · C$0.24 · MCAP $4M
Alset AI Ventures Inc. (GPUS.V) will issue 2.8 million common shares at $0.185 per share to settle previously announced debt.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Transat A.T. inc. TRZ.TO (CA) · C$1.97 · MCAP $57M · EV $994M
Transat A.T. inc. (TRZ.TO) obtained a C$250.0 million government loan from CEEFC on September 9, 2026, available in multiple draws.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund CHE.UN (CA)
Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (CHE.UN) is converting from an income trust to a corporate structure as Chemtrade Inc. in a statutory plan of arrangement.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Accord Financial Corp. ACD.TO (CA) · C$0.75 · MCAP $5M
Accord Financial Corp. (ACD.TO) extended the maturity of its main credit facility to November 30, 2026, while reducing the total commitment from $70 million to $65 million.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Playgon Games Inc. DEAL.V (CA) · C$0.005 · MCAP $2M · EV $27M
Playgon Games Inc. (DEAL.V) issued 65.1 million common shares at CAD$0.01 per share to settle CAD$650,090 of accrued interest on outstanding debentures.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Litigation Outcomes 5 situations
BetterLife Pharma Inc. BETR.CN (CA) · C$0.26 · MCAP $110M · EV $114M
Independent director Steven Sangha is suing BetterLife Pharma Inc. (BETR.CN) to force the conversion of a June 2026 convertible debenture into 33.3 million common shares and 33.3 million share purchase warrants.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Sigma Lithium Corporation SGML.V (CA) · C$9.79 · MCAP $1.1B · EV $1.4B
Sigma Lithium Corporation (SGML.V) resumed mining-industrial operations after a Federal Court of Appeals upheld its environmental licenses.
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Silver Bull Resources, Inc. SVB.TO (CA) · C$0.12 · MCAP $4M · EV $3M
Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (SVB.TO) had its US$374.9 million international arbitration claim against Mexico dismissed on jurisdictional and time-limitation grounds.
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Jura Energy Corporation JEC.V (CA) · C$0.0850 · MCAP $4M · EV $10M
Jura Energy Corporation (JEC.V) reported on October 2, 2026 that the English High Court declined to continue an interim domestic freezing injunction against Petroleum Exploration (Private) Limited (PEL), finding that…
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DPM Metals Inc. DPM.TO (CA) · C$62.75 · MCAP $9.7B · EV $8.9B
The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina ruled on September 30, 2026, that DPM Metals Inc. (DPM.TO) had concession agreements and related decisions that did not conform with the national constitution.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Deal Terminations 3 situations
Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. SCM.CN (CA) · C$0.09 · MCAP $5M
On October 6, 2026, Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. announced cancellation of its agreement to acquire 50% of a Moroccan company holding quarrying, crushing and grinding assets from Maghreb Atlas Trading Sarl and…
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Petro-Victory Energy Corp. VRY.V (CA) · C$0.50 · MCAP $13M · EV $23M
Petro-Victory Energy Corp. (VRY.V) and Eneva mutually terminated their Memorandum of Understanding on October 7, 2026.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Brasnova Energy Materials Inc. BEM.V (CA) · C$0.06 · MCAP $2M · EV $3M
Brasnova Energy Materials Inc. terminated its agreement to acquire a 100-per-cent interest in the Bahia Manganese Project and the Rio Claro Titanium Project.
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Delistings 3 situations
CanPR Technology Ltd. WPR.V (CA) · C$0.04 · MCAP $1M · EV $2M
CanPR Technology Ltd. (WPR.V) is subject to an issuer cease trade order effective October 2, 2026.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Appili Therapeutics Inc. APLI.TO (CA) · C$0.0100 · MCAP $929K · EV $10M
Appili Therapeutics Inc. (APLI.TO) is voluntarily moving its Class A common shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange to the NEX Board of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
EvokAI Creative Labs Inc. OKAI.V (CA) · C$0.12 · MCAP $614K · EV $1M
EvokAI Creative Labs Inc. (OKAI.V) will transfer its listing from TSX Venture Exchange Tier 2 to the NEX Board effective October 2, 2026.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Going-Private 3 situations
Invesque Inc. IVQ.TO (CA) · C$0.10 · MCAP $87M · EV $83M
A special-purpose purchaser managed by Magnetar Financial LLC agreed to take Invesque Inc. (IVQ.TO) private for US$0.101 per share in cash.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Bocana Resources Corp. BOCA.V (CA) · C$0.0750 · MCAP $5M · EV $5M
Bocana Resources Corp. (BOCA.V) extended the deadline for London Gold LLC to provide $1.2 million in additional capital to October 31, 2026.
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Slate Grocery REIT SGR-U.TO (CA) · $12.60 · MCAP $767M
Slate Grocery REIT entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by a joint venture of Brixmor Property Group and Everview Partners affiliates in an approximately $2.3 billion transaction.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Activist Campaigns 2 situations
Tethys Petroleum Limited TPL.V (CA) · C$1.02 · MCAP $83M · EV $77M
Fwd P/E: NM · Fwd EV/EBITDA: NM · Fwd EV/Sales: 1.6x · LTM EV/Sales: 2.2x · LTM EV/GP: 3.5x
Tethys Petroleum Limited engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of crude oil and natural gas fields in Kazakhstan.
Gazexport Limited is seeking to place two directors on the board of Tethys Petroleum Limited (TPL.V). The nominations of Douglas Lamb and Piers Johnson were submitted for a shareholder vote at the annual general meeting on September 29, 2026. Management has not performed an independent review of the nominees' credentials. The vote outcome will determine if Gazexport gains board representation with directors who possess Kazakhstan energy experience.
Featured in Issue #34 · Sep 27, 2026
Tethys Petroleum Limited TPL.V (CA)
Tethys Petroleum Limited is an oil and gas company with its head office in the Cayman Islands.
FG Limited ("Fincraft"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fincraft Group LLP, holds approximately 26.95% of Tethys Petroleum Limited. Fincraft submitted an amendment to the proposed resolutions for the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on September 29, 2026. The amendment proposes Mr. Askar Ismailov, President Advisor of the Fincraft Group, for nomination as a director of Tethys. Fincraft nominated Mr. Ismailov to provide input and oversight in operations and governance with a view to improving Tethys' operations and market position. Fincraft may in the future seek additional changes in the Board or management, seek to requisition a meeting of shareholders, and may elect to solicit proxies from shareholders of Tethys.
Featured in Issue #34 · Sep 27, 2026
Other 1 situation
International Battery Metals Ltd. IBAT.V (CA) · C$0.09 · MCAP $24M · EV $15M
International Battery Metals Ltd. has scheduled its Annual and Special Meeting for November 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. central time in Houston, Texas.
Featured in Issue #36 · Oct 11, 2026
Busted M&A 1 situation
Graphano Energy Ltd. GEL.V (CA) · C$0.09 · MCAP $1M · EV $1M
Graphano Energy Ltd. (GEL.V) terminated a proposed earn-in transaction with 3D Genesis Technologies on October 2, 2026, after the 90-day period under a June 25, 2026 binding memorandum of understanding expired.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
SPACs 1 situation
Mkango Magnetic Materials Limited MKA.V (CA) · C$0.77 · MCAP $210M · EV $202M
Mkango Rare Earths Limited (MKAR) is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mkango Magnetic Materials Limited.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
Insolvency 1 situation
Altiplano Metals Inc. APN.V (CA) · C$0.015 · MCAP $2M · EV $2M
Altiplano Metals Inc. (APN.V) resolved a forced liquidation proceeding against its subsidiary Altiplano Minerals Chile SpA after settling case C-9351-2026 with Telecomunicaciones Robinson Alejandro Vergara Álvarez EIRL.
Featured in Issue #35 · Oct 4, 2026
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