Linas Antanavicius, Barrister & Solicitor

05/29/2026

On May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “Court”) in Wolastoqey Nation at Welamukotuk (Oromocto First Nation), et al. v. J.D. Irving Limited, et al. dismissed:
1) the motion filed by Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Nation for leave to intervene; and
2) the application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick, Numbers 113-24-CA, 114-24-CA & 115-24-CA, 2025 NBCA 129, dated December 11, 2025.
The Court provided no reasons. Despite certain reports by the media, the Court did not decide whether Aboriginal title can be declared over private lands across Canada. For that decision we may need to wait until the Cowichan case, or a similar case, is heard and decided by the Court. Until then private lands in British Columbia may be subject to declarations of Aboriginal title, while private lands in New Brunswick, currently, are not.
Below is the link to the judgment: https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-l-csc-a/en/item/21531/index.do .

05/29/2026

CSA publishes proposed amendments and changes to enhance issuer bid, take-over bid, and beneficial ownership reporting regimes

TORONTO – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published a Notice and Request for Comment related to proposed amendments and changes to enhance the Canadian issuer bid, take-over bid, and beneficial ownership reporting regimes. “The proposed amendments and changes are intended to p...

05/26/2026

My reflections from the Vancouver Web Summit:
Attending Vancouver Web Summit was a great opportunity to see how global innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology are converging in one place. One of the standout moments for me was the masterclass featuring Lithuanian companies, which offered practical and insightful perspectives on building and scaling startups.
I also appreciated the reception for the Lithuanian delegation organized by Michaels Sileika and MNP, which created a valuable space for meaningful conversations and new connections. Throughout the summit, I was struck by the energy of the startup community, the many inspiring presentations from emerging companies, and the strong presence of younger professionals, many of whom appeared to be in their 30s and actively shaping the future of the industry.
Another clear theme across the event was the predominance of AI in discussions, showcases, and strategic conversations. At the same time, I found the geopolitical discussions especially interesting, as they added important context to how technology, markets, and global collaboration are evolving. Overall, the summit was an inspiring reminder that innovation today is not only about building new products, but also about understanding the broader forces shaping our world.

03/13/2026

The Apostille Convention has been in effect in Canada since 2024. Canadians can now submit public documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, educational, export, corporate records, and powers of attorney for an 'apostille' certificate. This certification allows documents to be used in any of the 124 member countries, including Lithuania. For details on authentication services in British Columbia, visit:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/government-id/guide-to-the-authentication-of-documents/process.

01/14/2026

Registration is open for the BCSC's Corporate Finance Industry Update Session, which is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

You are invited to join staff from the BC Securities Commission’s Corporate Finance division on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as they present on topics of interest to public companies, their management, and advisers. Experts from the BCSC’s corporate disclosure, compliance, mining, and legal te...

12/04/2025

The results of the annual systemic risk survey published by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) identifies the stability of the Canadian financial system, trade, cyber vulnerabilities, and household debt as main concerns. 505 Canadian portfolio managers and investment dealers completed the survey.

Overview Results If you have any questions, please contact: John BulmerThought Leadership, Ontario Securities CommissionEmail: [email protected] Philippe BergevinEconomy and Risks, Autorité des marchés financiersEmail: [email protected]

06/12/2025

The Canadian Securities Administrators is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The summary of the proposed amendments is available at https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/-/media/PWS/New-Resources/Securities-Law/Instruments-and-Policies/Policy-4/43101-CSA-Notice-and-Request-for-Comment-June-12-2025.pdf?dt=20250609170103 and the full amendments are at https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/securities-law/law-and-policy/instruments-and-policies/4-distribution-requirements/current/43-101/43101-csa-notice-and-request-for-comment-june-12-2025

05/22/2025

Canadian securities regulators expect to provide temporary relief from requirements for delivering proxy-related materials in event of postal suspension

VANCOUVER – On May 19, 2025, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued strike notice. In the event of a complete suspension of postal service, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) anticipates publishing temporary relief from requirements to deliver proxy-related materials for shareholder...

09/30/2024

It was nice to participate and speak at the "The Vancouver Lithuanian Business Forum, From Vilnius to Vancouver: Building Business Bridges." Thank you to all the organizers, fellow speakers and participants.

03/31/2023

Congratulations CSE - Canadian Securities Exchange !

We have big news: The CSE has updated our policies, including the launch of a senior tier! This major milestone will strengthen the competitive environment for our issuers while enhancing investor confidence. Thank you to the regulators at the OSC and BCSC and to the market participants who provided us with constructive feedback during the comment period. Read more: https://go.thecse.com/CSE-Press-Release-Senior-Tier