Public Issuers & Capital Markets

Nov 7

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.

Apr 1

Non-disclosure Agreement or "NDA": Five Things To Consider Before Speaking To Your Lawyer

The Non-disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) is one of the important "basic" documents that every business should have and use.

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".

Dec 16, 2022

Small Business & Start-ups: Part 2: Financing

This article details practical tips intended to direct new ventures in the right direction and potentially avoid common financing problems.

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.

Jan 19, 2022

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.

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.

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 3, 2019

Small Business & Start-ups: Part 3 (continued) -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 3 - 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.

May 2, 2019

Talking To Lawyers: The "Company" or "Corporation"

This article outlines the who, what, where, when and why of the most common form of business in BC - the "company" or the "corporation".

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.

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

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