Deals: Sandpiper reduces stake in Extendicare

Group 1: Merger of Teck Resources and Anglo American - The Canadian federal government has approved the merger between Teck Resources Limited and Anglo American, forming a new company called Anglo Teck [1] - The merger was agreed upon by both companies on December 9, and Anglo Teck will focus on becoming a global player in critical minerals [1] - Anglo Teck has committed to invest $4.5 billion in Canada over the next five years [1] Group 2: MNP's Expansion in Quebec - Professional services firm MNP is expanding in the Lanaudière region of Quebec by merging with Boisvert et Chartrand, a chartered professional accounting firm [2] - The merger will be effective from January 1, and will increase MNP's presence to 36 offices in the province [2] - Following the expansion, MNP will have a total of 234 partners and over 1,500 team members in Quebec [2]