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Download Kingsdale Advisors 2026 Proxy Season Review

The 2026 proxy season proved that preparation matters more than ever. Canadian contests reaching a vote hit a five-year high, campaign volume declined, but the fights that remained went further and hit harder, and boards with real shareholder relationships came out on top.

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Modernizing Take-Over Bid Rules Without Losing Market Flexibility

The Canadian Securities Administrators closed a 90-day consultation period earlier this month on proposed amendments to Canada’s issuer bid, take-over bid and beneficial ownership reporting regimes. Investors need decision-useful information, while market participants need the flexibility to engage, adapt and execute effectively.

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Upcoming Event | Governance on the Move: Shareholder Engagement in a New Era

On September 23, 2026, Kingsdale Advisors is hosting an in-person event in Toronto, where senior leaders from the Ontario Securities Commission, Glass Lewis, and Canadian Coalition for Good Governance will share latest industry insights. Register your interest to attend.

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Get Kingsdale Involved Early to Prevent a Fight

Shareholder activism is at an all-time high. For public companies, the stakes have never been greater - your business, your reputation, and your legacy are all on the line.

At Kingsdale Advisors, we don’t just react to challenges; we anticipate them. In our latest video, "Get Us Involved Early to Prevent a Fight," Kingsdale’s Chairman and CEO, Wes Hall, delivers a powerful message about the importance of foresight, strategy, and acting before the storm hits.

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1.10.2020

Canadian Mining Magazine: A Gold Rush for Activist Investors?

Ian Robertson, Executive Vice President at Kingsdale Advisors, outlines steps Canadian gold companies can take to defend against activists.

2020
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Kingsdale Advisors Releases 2020 Annual General Meeting Checklist for Canadian Companies

Kingsdale Advisors releases its 2020 AGM Checklist, a series of core questions that every Canadian board should be asking in preparation of their next annual general meeting.

2020
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Kingsdale Advisors Appoints Aaron Boles as President

Boles brings over 25 years of experience in capital markets, corporate communications and investor relations, including serving on the executive leadership team of the Canadian Bankers Association, where he led initiatives to advance industry priorities.

2025
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USD 7B
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2025
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Acted on behalf of Gore Mutual Insurance in its merger with Beneva.

USD 9.1B
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Acted on behalf of Parkland in its plan of arrangement with Sunoco LP.

CAD 4B
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USD 2.1B
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Acted on behalf of MAG Silver Corp. in its plan of arrangement with Pan American Silver.

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Acted on behalf of First Majestic Silver Corp. in its merger with Gatos Silver, Inc.

USD 280M
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Acted on behalf of MDA Space in its acquisition of SatixFy Communications.

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2025
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Acted on behalf of Payfare Inc. in its plan of arrangement with Fiserv, Inc.

CAD 6.3B
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Acted on behalf of Nuvei Corporation in its plan of arrangement with Advent International.

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2024
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Acted on behalf of Canadian Western Bank in its transaction with National Bank of Canada.

USD 3.7B
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Acted on behalf of Axonics, Inc. in its plan of arrangement with Boston Scientific Corporation.

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2024
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Acted on behalf of Stelco Holdings Inc. in its plan of arrangement with Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

CAD 1.9B
2024
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Acted on behalf of Chorus Aviation Inc. in its transaction with HPS Investment Partners.

CAD 1.4B
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Acted on behalf of Sleep Country Canada in its plan of arrangement with Fairfax Financial.

CAD 875M
2024
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Represented both parties in the plan of arrangement between Reunion Gold and G Mining Ventures Corp.

CAD 2.3M
2024
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Acted on behalf of Aeterna Zentaris Inc. in its all-stock merger with Ceapro Inc.

CAD 11.5B
2023
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Acted on behalf of Pipestone Energy Corp in its plan of arrangement with Strathcona Resources Ltd.

USD 7.3B
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Acted on behalf of IAA, Inc. in its plan of arrangement with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.

USD 1.3B
2023
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Acted on behalf of Grayshift LLC in the merger with Magnet Forensics.

CAD 1.3B
2023
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Acted on behalf of TransAlta Renewables in its plan of arrangement with TransAlta.

USD 439M
2023
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Represented both parties in the plan of arrangement between Copper Mountain Mining Corporation and Hudbay Minerals Inc.

CAD 53.2M
2023
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Acted on behalf of Noranda Income Fund in its plan of arrangement with Glencore Canada Corporation.

CAD 1.2B
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Acted on behalf of Information Services Corporation in its plan of arrangement with Plenary Americas.

USD 7B
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Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of New Gold in its plan of arrangement with Coeur Mining.

Private
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Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Gore Mutual Insurance in its merger with Beneva.

USD 9.1B
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Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Parkland in its plan of arrangement with Sunoco LP.

CAD 4B
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Acted on behalf of InterRent REIT in its sale to CLV Group Inc. and GIC Real Estate, Inc.

USD 2.1B
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Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of MAG Silver Corp. in its plan of arrangement with Pan American Silver.

CAD 1.31B
2025
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of First Majestic Silver Corp. in its merger with Gatos Silver, Inc.

USD 280M
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Acted on behalf of MDA Space in its acquisition of SatixFy Communications.

CAD 201.5M
2025
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Payfare Inc. in its plan of arrangement with Fiserv, Inc.

CAD 6.3B
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Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Nuvei Corporation in its plan of arrangement with Advent International.

CAD 5B
2024
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Canadian Western Bank in its transaction with National Bank of Canada.

USD 3.7B
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Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Axonics, Inc. in its plan of arrangement with Boston Scientific Corporation.

CAD 3.4B
2024
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Stelco Holdings Inc. in its plan of arrangement with Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

CAD 1.9B
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Acted on behalf of Chorus Aviation Inc. in its transaction with HPS Investment Partners.

CAD 1.4B
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Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Sleep Country Canada in its plan of arrangement with Fairfax Financial.

CAD 875M
2024
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Represented both parties in the plan of arrangement between Reunion Gold and G Mining Ventures Corp.

CAD 2.3M
2024
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Aeterna Zentaris Inc. in its all-stock merger with Ceapro Inc.

CAD 11.5B
2023
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Pipestone Energy Corp in its plan of arrangement with Strathcona Resources Ltd.

USD 7.3B
2023
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of IAA, Inc. in its plan of arrangement with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.

USD 1.3B
2023
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Grayshift LLC in the merger with Magnet Forensics.

CAD 1.3B
2023
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of TransAlta Renewables in its plan of arrangement with TransAlta.

USD 439M
2023
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Represented both parties in the plan of arrangement between Copper Mountain Mining Corporation and Hudbay Minerals Inc.

CAD 53.2M
2023
Gatos SilverGatos Silver

Acted on behalf of Noranda Income Fund in its plan of arrangement with Glencore Canada Corporation.