Canadian M&A activity hits $138.8 billion in the third quarter
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Offers sign momentum is building in corporate transactionsYou can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Canada’s mergers and acquisition market recorded 642 deals valued at $138.8 billion between July 1 and Sept. 30, a sign momentum is building in corporate transactions as the economy heads into 2026, according to PwC’s Canadian M&A Outlook Report.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Half of that activity involved Canadian buyers acquiring Canadian targets, highlighting the role of domestic investment in securing the market during a time of global and economic uncertainty.The PwC report sheds light on significant government-driven opportunities, as an incentive for future deals. The 2025 federal budget designated more than $81 billion for the defence sector over the next decade and $2.9 billion for sovereign public AI infrastructure investments.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.PwC’s Tariff Impact Survey found that 24 per cent of manufacturers, industrial and automotive firms believe their viability could be under two years without strategic action, initiating 34 per cent of respondents to plan M&A to secure long-term stability.PwC Canada analysts say they expect deal volume to hold steady through the first half of 2026, driven by both domestic consolidation in investments in sectors tied to government initiatives and technological innovation.Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4© 2025 Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can manage saved articles in your account.and save up to 100 articles!You can manage your saved articles in your account and clicking the X located at the bottom right of the article.