Due Diligence: What It Means and Why You Should Do It.
Undertaking appropriate due diligence is important in order to best ensure a successful transaction.
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- 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.
- Mar 15, 2021
CSA Outlines Disclosure Expectations for Public Companies and Crypto Assets
The CSA has issued a Staff Notice to improve the quality of disclosures provided by issuers that engage materially with crypto assets.
- 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 11, 2021
TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) Amends and Improves Capital Pool Company (CPC) Policy
Effective January 1, 2021 the TSXV has implemented substantial changes to its policy regarding the Capital Pool Company (CPC) regime.
- Mar 3, 2020
CSA Seeking Comment on Proposed Harmonized Rules for Start-up Securities Crowdfunding
The Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") are seeking comment on proposed harmonized rules for start-up securities crowdfunding.
- Jan 20, 2020
CSA Publishes Additional Guidance for Entities Facilitating the Trading of Crypto Assets.
The CSA has published a Staff Notice to help entities facilitating the trading of crypto assets to understand applicable securities laws.
- 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.
- Nov 12, 2019
CSA Issues Guidance on Corporate Governance Related Disclosure Expectations for Cannabis Issuers
CSA staff have issued guidance on the disclosure of financial interests by reporting issuers in the cannabis industry.
- Oct 22, 2019
Five Things To Consider Before Speaking To Your Lawyer: "Non-disclosure Agreement" or "NDA"
The Non-disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) is one of the important "basic" documents that every business should have and use.
- Oct 3, 2019
Small Business & Start-ups: Part Three: Employees and Contractors
This article will focus on the life of a small business or start-up – the growth of a business in terms of employees and consultants.
- Oct 3, 2019
Small Business & Start-ups: Part Three: Management and Advisory Boards
This article will focus on the life of a small business or start-up – the growth of a business in terms of directors and advisers.
- Sep 22, 2019
Small Business & Start-ups: Part Two: Financing
This article details practical tips intended to direct new ventures in the right direction and potentially avoid common financing problems.
- May 23, 2019
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".
- May 2, 2019
Talking To Lawyers (Small Business) Series: Incorporation
The corporation is a popular form of undertaking a business.
- Apr 23, 2019
Countdown to Input On Regulation Of Crypto Asset Trading Platforms
Regulation of Cryto-asset Trading Platforms
- Dec 19, 2018
CSA Cautions Issuers About Problematic Promotional Activities
CSA Staff Notice 51-356 - Problematic Promotional Activities By Issuers
- Oct 29, 2018
Canadian Securities Administrators Review of Reporting Issuers in the Cannabis Industry
CSA Staff have published a recent notice based on a review of disclosure practices for issuers in the cannabis industry.
- Aug 21, 2018
"Finders" and Mortgage Brokers trading for Mortgage Investment Entities - 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