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Boralex secures all regulatory approvals for Brookfield and CDPQ deal
Boralex clears final regulatory hurdles for its arrangement with Brookfield and CDPQ, paving the way for the deal's imminent closure.
Boralex Inc. has secured all necessary regulatory approvals to proceed with its previously announced statutory arrangement involving Brookfield Renewable Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). The Montreal-based renewable energy firm confirmed the final clearances on Thursday, 6 August, clearing the path for the completion of the transaction. Final Approvals Secured The regulatory milestone follows a series of filings across multiple jurisdictions where Boralex operates its wind, solar, and hydroelectric assets. By obtaining these consents, the corporation has satisfied the final closing conditions required under the terms of the arrangement agreement. The deal, which involves two of Canada’s largest institutional investors, is expected to finalize within the coming business days. Impact on Renewable Portfolios For Boralex shareholders and the broader energy market, the approval transition signifies a shift in ownership structure for one of North America’s prominent independent power producers. Brookfield and CDPQ, both significant players in global infrastructure, will integrate Boralex’s operational capacity into their expanded green energy mandates.…