SECURITIES LAW UPDATE: BCSC Adopts Whistleblower Program & Outlines Credit-for-Cooperation Policy
The BCSC will start paying individuals who provide helpful information about investment fraud and other serious types of market misconduct.
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- Jan 3
Going Public In Canada - Reverse Takeovers (RTOs)
One of the enduring and popular mechanisms for going public is and has been the “reverse takeover” or "RTO".
- Oct 27, 2022
SECURITIES LAW UPDATE: New Capital Raising Option for Canadian Listed Issuers
Canadian securities regulators adopt streamlined capital-raising option for Canadian-listed issuers.
- Aug 9, 2021
CSA Seeking Comment on Proposed Listed Issuer Financing Exemption
The CSA are proposing a "Listed Issuer Financing Exemption" to provide a more efficient method of capital raising.
- Feb 23, 2021
Going Public In Canada - Capital Pool Companies (CPC) and the TSXV
The TSXV offers a unique listing alternative program referred as the Capital Pool Company (“CPC”) program.
- Jan 20, 2020
British Columbia Adopts Sweeping Amendments to the Securities Act
British Columbia's Securities Amendment Act, 2019 includes sweeping amendments aimed at strengthening the enforcement powers of the BCSC.
- Dec 19, 2018
CSA Cautions Issuers About Problematic Promotional Activities
The CSA has issued notice cautioning companies to avoid promotional activities that may, among other things, mislead investors.
- Aug 21, 2018
SECURITIES LAW UPDATE: Finders & Mortgage Brokers trading - The End is Nigh
Revocation of BC Instrument 32-513 and BC Instrument 32-517
- Jul 19, 2018
CSA Highlights Common Deficiencies in Reporting Issuer Continuous Disclosure
CSA Highlights Common Deficiencies in Reporting Issuer Continuous Disclosure
- Mar 28, 2018
CSA announce policy projects aiming to reduce regulatory burden in public markets
The CSA has published notice which outlines the CSA's plan to reduce regulatory burden in public markets
- Mar 28, 2018
Recently Issued Reasons Provide Guidance On New Take–Over Bid Regime
Re Aurora marks the first decision by securities regulators to consider take-over tactics since the adoption of NI 62-104.
- Mar 22, 2018
Reminder! New TSX Website Disclosure Requirements Effective April 1, 2018
The TSX announced amendments requiring certain TSX listed issuers to maintain a publicly accessible website with access to certain documents
- Nov 30, 2017
SECURITIES LAW UPDATE: BCSC Adopts New Rules For Securities Offerings Outside of British Columbia
The British Columbia Securities Commission (“BCSC”) has revoked the existing BC Instrument 72-503.
- Aug 30, 2017
Canadian Securities Administrators Issue Guidance on Cryptocurrency Offerings
CSA have issued a notice providing some guidance as to the interface between Canadian securities laws and trends in cryptocurrency.
- Mar 15, 2017
CSA Staff Notice 51-348 - Social Media And Disclosure Issues For Reporting Issuers
CSA Staff Notice 51-348 - Staff’s Review of Social Media Used by Report Issuers
- Mar 1, 2016
SECURITIES LAW UPDATE: Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Amendments to Early Warning System
Canadian Securities Administrators have adopted amendments to the Early Warning System for Take-over regulation.
- Jan 16, 2016
SECURITIES LAW UPDATE: Regulators adopt new prospectus exemption for TSX, TSXV and CSE issuers
Certain regulators adopt new prospectus exemption for TSX, TSXV and CSE issuers.
- Jan 14, 2016
Crowdfunding, the Offering Memorandum and Capital Raising for Early Stage Issuers
Recent Developments in Canada with respect to Crowdfunding and Offering Memorandum exemptions for capital raising.
- May 20, 2015
SECURITIES LAW UPDATE: Certain Regulators (including BC) to Adopt Start-up Crowdfunding Exemptions
Certain securities regulators announced new crowd funding registration and prospectus exemptions.
- Feb 26, 2015
SECURITIES LAW UPDATE: CSA Announces Amendments to Common Private Placement Prospectus Exemptions
The Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) announced the adoption of amendments to National Instrument 45-106.
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