Canada’s largest M&A and private capital community.
Meet the right people, deepen your expertise and build relevant professional relationships.
The M&A Club Academy
Build the skills to structure, negotiate and close your deals, through training led by experienced practitioners in the field.
The M&A Circles
15 professionals. 5 meetings over 10 weeks. 1 moderator.
The same group returns to the table for two lunches, a dinner and two more lunches. Enough time to move past introductions and build real business relationships.
Selling your business or closing your next acquisition starts here
The M&A Club brings together the expertise, resources and relationships to support you at every stage of your project.
Expand your influence through trusted connections with M&A professionals
The M&A Club brings together corporate finance and M&A professionals across Canada’s major business centres, with connections that extend worldwide. Monthly roundtable meetings provide a structured setting to connect with peers in your region, exchange opportunities, and build trusted relationships. By engaging with the Club, members expand their influence and gain access to a dynamic, credible network that strengthens their role in the industry.
+150 events per year, including monthly roundtables, the M&A Forum and the M&A Awards Gala.
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Employee Ownership Trusts: A New Option in the Canadian Succession Landscape
October 08 2026
For years, sell-side advisors in Canada have worked from a familiar menu: a strategic sale, a private equity deal, a family transfer, or a management buyout. Since June 2024, there has been another option: the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
Izabella Khalatyan Joins M&A Club Durham Region as Co-President
September 30 2026
M&A Club Canada is pleased to welcome Izabella Khalatyan, Associate Vice President at Drive Business Lending Solutions, as Co-President of the M&A Club Durham Region, alongside Lawrence Hourihan (The CFO Centre).
The Most Expensive Meeting in M&A Happens After the Integration Is Over
September 22 2026
Every acquisition seems to end in a familiar way. The major milestones have been completed, the critical systems are working well enough to support the business, and the integration team is finally able to take a breath. After months of navigating difficult decisions, competing priorities, and the inevitable surprises that accompany every acquisition, there is a sense that the hardest part is finally over. It is usually at that point that someone suggests holding a lessons learned meeting before everyone disappears back into their day jobs.
