M&A and Governance

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire M&A and GovernanceAuthor of the article:Intensive program will help directors oversee strategy, risk and value creation throughout the M&A lifecycleTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountMONTREAL, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Club M&A Canada announced registration for its M&A and Governance program, designed for board members involved in acquisitions, divestitures, business growth and ownership transitions.The one-day program will take place on October 28, 2026, at Blakes in Montreal. It focuses on the board’s responsibilities throughout the M&A lifecycle, including strategic alignment, fiduciary duties, risk oversight, transaction supervision, integration and post-transaction value creation.The program is led by Sophie-Emmanuelle Chebin, President and Co-Founder of Arsenal, and brings together experienced practitioners from Blakes, KPMG and NATIONAL.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.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 Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againFaculty includes Hubert T. Lacroix, Angelo Noce and Louis Morisset of Blakes, Jan-Fryderyk Pleszczynski of KPMG, and Mirabel Paquette and Larry Markowitz of NATIONAL, along with experienced board members and investment professionals participating in panel discussions.The program comes as Quebec faces a significant wave of business ownership transitions. An August 2026 study from Repreneuriat Québec estimates that 38,000 Quebec businesses will be seeking succession by 2029.“A board cannot simply be informed at the end of a transaction,” said Ugo Dionne, President of Club M&A Canada. “Directors play a central role in assessing strategy, risk and value creation. This program is designed to give them practical frameworks to exercise that responsibility effectively.”The program is intended for directors of private, family-owned and institutional companies, advisory board members and independent directors preparing for M&A-related mandates. Applications will be pre-screened to ensure a strong level of participant experience.Program DetailsDate: October 28, 2026Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Location: Blakes, 1 Place Ville Marie, MontrealFee: $895Information: maclub.ca/fr/gouvernance-m-aFounded in 2009, Club M&A Canada is a national network dedicated to mergers and acquisitions. It brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, lenders and transaction experts through chapters across the country.Media ContactUgo DionnePresident, Club M&A514 995-5050ugo@maclub.caThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis 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.