It doesn't come as breaking news that 2023 was a down year for initial public offerings IPOs in Canada, as companies faced a rare set of challenges in both the domestic and global markets. However, as with any downturn, there are reasons for optimism in 2024 as some uncertainties subside and interest rates are forecasted to stabilize, or even fall. As the first month of 2024 ends, Osie Ukwuoma, a partner in the corporate commercial and securities law group at Bennett Jones, shares his insights on what companies can expect in the Canadian IPO landscape for the coming year.