PADA hosts a series of educational breakfasts on relevant topics related to A&D as well as social events throughout the year, connecting people and disciplines across the industry.

Upcoming Events

April 16, 2026

PADA Breakfast Meeting - April 16, 2026
7:15 am - 8:30 am
Calgary Petroleum Club - Devonian Room, 319 - 5 Avenue SW
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 PADA Breakfast

Thusday, April 16, 2026 | 7:00 AM - 8:30AM

Calgary Petroleum Club - Devonian room

319 - 5 Avenue SW  

Spotlight on Canada’s Energy Sector:
Implications of Recent Changes to Canada’s Competition Act and Investment Canada Act for Transactions

Regulatory reviews under the Competition Act and Investment Canada Act can make or break a deal in the Canadian energy industry. Recent changes to legislation and government policy are opening the door to some sources of foreign investment that have been seen as riskier in recent years, while creating headwinds for other transactions where the regulatory process is becoming more complex. This shifting landscape makes it more essential for in-house counsel and dealmakers to understand the risks associated with competition and foreign investment approvals, and how they factor into overall transaction planning. Join us for an informative discussion with Cam Proctor, Cassie Brown, and Robel Sahlu from the Calgary office of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, which will explore these topics and engage with audience members to provide practical takeaways for businesses.

Cam Proctor

Cassandra Brown

Robel Sahlu

Cam is a Partner at Blakes in the Calgary Securities Group.

He practises corporate law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, restructuring, shareholder activism, and corporate governance. 

He brings deep executive%u2011level experience in the energy sector, advising public and private companies on complex domestic and cross%u2011border transactions, including matters involving TSX-, NYSE- and TSXV- listed issuers. Cam recently rejoined Blakes following nearly a decade in senior executive and board roles within the energy industry.

Cassandra is a Partner at Blakes in the Toronto Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group.

She advises on all aspects of competition law, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, distribution practices, criminal and civil investigations, compliance matters, and foreign investment transactions under the Investment Canada Act.

Cassandra’s clients span a broad range of industries, including energy, mining, technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, agriculture, telecommunications, transportation, aviation, financial services, manufacturing, automotive, and real estate.

Robel is an Associate at Blakes in the Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group, and works from the Firm’s Calgary and Toronto offices. 

Through his national practice, he provides clear, strategic advice to Canadian and multinational businesses, sovereign wealth funds and private equity firms navigating the Competition Act and the Investment Canada Act, including regulatory approvals and compliance program design. 

Robel also advises clients on critical anti-corruption and sanctions matters affecting their domestic and international operations.

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May 12, 2026

PADA Breakfast Meeting - May 12, 2026
7:15 am - 8:30 am
Calgary Petroleum Club - Devonian Room, 319 - 5 Avenue SW
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June 18, 2026

PADA Annual Golf Tournament - June 18, 2026
11:00 Registration; 11:30 Lunch; 1:00 Shotgun; Cocktails, Prizes & Dinner to follow
Valley Ridge Golf Course,11618 Valley Ridge Park NW, Calgary,

The 29th Annual PADA Energy Society

Golf Tournament

Thursday, June 18, 2025

Valley Ridge Golf Club

 

11:00 am - Registration
11:30 am - Lunch
1:00 pm - Shotgun

Cocktails, dinner & prizes to follow

 


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