Mark’s practice focuses on regulatory health law and regulated health products. He has advised various health care providers, health care associations and food, cosmetic, pharmacy, pharmaceutical, medical device, over-the-counter and natural health products clients on commercial and regulatory matters including regulatory restrictions, regulatory approvals, labelling, advertising and promotion, recalls and crisis management.
Mark has experience helping clients deal with regulatory agencies such as the Health Products and Food Branch of the Department of Health, the Product Safety Program of the Department of Health and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. He is also a licensed veterinarian.
Representative Work
- Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands in connection with Canopy Growth’s right to acquire Acreage Holdings
- Halo Pharma
Halo Pharma in connection with its sale to Cambrex for approximately US$425 million
- Cowen and Company, LLC and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., as representatives of the Underwriters
The Underwriters in connection with the cross-border IPO and NASDAQ listing of Tilray Inc.
- Cowen and Company, LLC and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., as representatives of the initial purchasers
Advising the Initial Purchasers in connection with Canopy Growth’s $600 million convertible debenture offering.
- Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands in its strategic investment and minority stake in Canopy Growth Corporation.
Constellation Brands in connection with Canopy Growth’s right to acquire Acreage Holdings
Halo Pharma in connection with its sale to Cambrex for approximately US$425 million
The Underwriters in connection with the cross-border IPO and NASDAQ listing of Tilray Inc.
Advising the Initial Purchasers in connection with Canopy Growth’s $600 million convertible debenture offering.
Constellation Brands in its strategic investment and minority stake in Canopy Growth Corporation.
Latest Insights
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Osler Update Feb 8, 2021
Drone law in Canada
Before commencing drone operations, it is often necessary that you obtain certifications, registrations, follow safety protocols and both identify...
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Osler Update Jan 7, 2019
Ontario takes phased approach to cannabis retail licensing, and AGCO announces lottery rules
Citing national supply shortages of legal cannabis, Ontario published a regulatory amendment and announced that up to a maximum of 25 retail licences...
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Osler Update Dec 18, 2018
Canada first G7 country to legalize retail cannabis
On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act (the Act) came into effect. The Act regulates retail cannabis for adult use, medical cannabis and industrial...
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Osler Update Jun 20, 2018
Cannabis Act passes final vote in Senate
On June 19, 2018, the Senate voted to pass Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. Senators voted 52-29, with two abstentions, to pass the final version of the...
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Awards and Recognition
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Leading Lawyer (Regulatory)
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Recognized in Life Sciences & Health
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Recognized in Technology and Health Sciences
—Lexpert Special Edition
Media Mentions
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Osler News Jun 29, 2023
29 Osler lawyers recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health 2023
Congratulations to 29 of our lawyers for their inclusion in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health 2023.
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Osler News Oct 1, 2019
Osler recognized by Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2019 Life Sciences publication
Osler is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized in the Euromoney Legal Media Group’s 2019 Life Sciences...
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Speaking and Writing
Published Work
- New Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Electrical Products, Osler Advertising and Marketing Review, October 2008.
- Canada Introduces Consumer Product Safety Legislation, Osler Advertising and Marketing Review, May 2008.
Credentials
Education
- University of Western Ontario, M.B.A.
- University of Calgary, LL.B.
- University of Guelph, D.V.M.
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Alberta Bar Association
- Law Society of Ontario
- College of Veterinarians of Ontario
