Company buying remains stubbornly weak this year, as a result of trade and other geopolitical tensions. We’ve seen a handful of advisory dealsin the first half of 2025, but our expectations of a hot M&A market appear dashed for now.

“The current climate of uncertainty has led many purchasers of Canadian business to adopt a cautious stance, delaying investments and expansion plans,” according to a mid-year report published Wednesday by PwC Canada.

The consultancy reported 996 deals across the Canadian economy between Jan. 1 and May 31, worth a total $134 billion. “We saw declines in inbound and locally sourced deals in Canada,” according to the report,” while acquisitions of companies outside of Canada by Canadian companies increased.”

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