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Nov 8, 2022

WeirFoulds represents Nuinsco Resources Limited in Optioning of Sunbeam Gold Project

On October 4, 2022, Nuinsco Resources Limited announced that it had entered into an option agreement with First Class Metals PLC for Nuinsco’s Sunbeam gold project. The…

Nov 1, 2022

Prospectus Exemption Intended for Individuals with Relevant Proficiency Requirements: The “Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption”

Introduction On October 25, 2022, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) announced a new order, Ontario Instrument 45-507 entitled “Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption” (“OSC Order”), pursuant to which…

Sep 20, 2022

A New Prospectus Exemption Intended for Smaller Issuers – The “Listed Issuer Financing Exemption”

Introduction On September 8, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) announced that they have approved a new prospectus exemption under National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions for issuers…

Aug 25, 2022

50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being…

Jul 28, 2022

WeirFoulds Represents XAU Resources Inc. in Closing of Qualifying Transaction and Concurrent Financing

On June 20, 2022, XAU Resources Inc. (TSXV: GIG) announced that it had completed its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” with North West Exploration Inc. in accordance with…

Jun 1, 2022

WeirFoulds Securities Law Update: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace

Recent developments include: The publication of the draft Capital Markets Act for public consultation; The proposed consolidation of IIROC and MFDA and creation of a new investment…

Feb 9, 2022

New Guidance on ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure: The CSA Releases Staff Notice 81-334

As interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing continues to grow at a rapid pace in Canada, so do concerns about the increased potential for “greenwashing”,…

Feb 8, 2022

WeirFoulds Managing Partner Wayne Egan speaks on the legal trends to look forward to in 2022 with the Law Times

Wayne Egan, Managing Partner at WeirFoulds recently weighed in on his views of the legal trends lawyers should expect in 2022 with the Law Times. In an…

Jan 11, 2022

WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in a $4.4M private placement

On December 22, 2021, Orford Mining Corp. (Orford Mining) (TSXV: ORM) announced that it closed a non-brokered private placement raising gross proceeds of $4,437,902.61 from the sale of flow-through shares…

Dec 13, 2021

WeirFoulds Associate Dana Kriszenfeld discusses the present and future of psilocybin as a medical treatment in Canada with Lexpert Magazine

On December 13, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by WeirFoulds Associate Dana Kriszenfeld from our Private Equity Practice Group and Articling Student Emma Brown. In their article, Dana…

Dec 1, 2021

WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. in $4.2M private placement

On November 26, 2021, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. (“StageZero”) (TSX: SZLS) announced that it closed its previously announced private placement of its Common Shares and Warrants to purchase Common…

Nov 4, 2021

Mandatory Climate-Related Disclosure: The CSA Releases Proposed National Instrument 51-107 – Open for Comment

In the latest and most significant step to date in the push towards transparent, reliable and comparable climate-related disclosure in Canada’s capital markets, the Canadian Securities Administrators…

Nov 2, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes five new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome five new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Abby Benattar – Technology & Intellectual Property Law Abby is an…

Oct 17, 2021

Going Public in Canada – Listing on the TSX, TSX V, CSE or NEO

Canada has a strong and well-regulated capital market with a history of funding growth companies. By going public in Canada, companies can achieve robust valuations and raise…

Oct 15, 2021

So Mushroom to Grow: Psilocybin and Canada’s Regulatory Landscape

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, Canada’s capital markets have seen an increase in activity related to another substance that supporters are hopeful will eventually be…

Oct 5, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Mink Ventures Corporation in a $557,750 Initial Public Offering

On September 29, 2021, Mink Ventures Corporation (“Mink Ventures”) (TSXV: MINK), a Capital Pool Company, announced that it completed an initial public offering of 5,567,500 common shares…

Sep 28, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Bogdan Nae to the Securities Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Bogdan Nae as an Associate to the firm’s Securities Practice Group. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Bogdan practised at a national law firm…

Sep 16, 2021

WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd in its acquisition of the Health Clinics Business

On September 2, 2021, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd (“StageZero”) (TSX:SZLS) announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the business of Health Clinics Limited (“Health…

Sep 14, 2021

WeirFoulds represents PNG Copper Inc. in closing of $1.12 million private placement

On September 3, 2021, PNG Copper Inc. (“PNG Copper”) (CSE:PNGC) announced that it closed the third and final tranche of its private placement offering first announced in…

Aug 26, 2021

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Aug 24, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in a $1.92M private placement

On August 12, 2021, Orford Mining Corp. (Orford Mining) (TSX VENTURE: ORM) announced that it closed a non-brokered private placement raising gross proceeds of $1,920,000 from the…

Jul 9, 2021

WeirFoulds Represents Platform 9 in Closing of Qualifying Transaction

On May 19, 2021 Sol Cuisine Ltd (formerly Platform 9 Capital Corp.) (TSXV: PN.P) announced that it completed its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” in accordance with the…

Mar 3, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Dara W. Azari – Securities Law Dara is an associate in…

Feb 25, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics in a $40M public offering

On February 24, 2020, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (“Antibe”) (TSX: ATE) announced that it closed a bought deal public offering of 6,727,500 units (the “Units”) raising aggregate gross…

Feb 2, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Psyence Group Inc. in listing on the CSE and subsidiary in $9.3M private placement

On January 26, 2021, Psyence Group Inc. (“Psyence”) (CSE: PSYG) announced that its common shares would begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Psyence listed after completing…

Dec 11, 2020

TSXV Introduces Changes to Capital Pool Company Program

Introduction On December 1, 2020, the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV” or the “Exchange“) announced changes to its Capital Pool Company (“CPC“) program, effective January 1, 2021.[1] Revisions…

Dec 8, 2020

WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. in $7.2M public offering

On December 4, 2020, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. (“StageZero”) (TSX: SZLS) announced that it closed its previously announced public offering of 9,243,700 units (the “Units”) raising aggregate…

Oct 20, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in closing of $5.25 million financing

On October 19, 2020, Orford Mining Corp. (“Orford”, or the “Company”) (TSX: VENTURE ORM) announced the closing of its non-brokered private placement of: (i) flow-through units at an issue…

Aug 27, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Hemlo Explorers Inc. in its closing of a fully-subscribed $3.5M non-brokered private placement

On August 25, 2020, Hemlo Explorers Inc. (“Hemlo”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: HMLO) announced the final closing of its non-brokered private placement offering of units (“Units”) for…

Aug 10, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in Acquisition of New Found Air

On August 4, 2020, Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE:KNR)(OTCQB:KNRLF)(FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol” or “Company”) acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of New Found Air for consideration of $2.7 Million;…

Jul 20, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in its closing of a private placement

On July 6, 2020, Kontrol Energy Corp. (“Kontrol”) (CSE: KNR, OTCQB: KNRLF, FSE:1K8) closed a private placement offering of units (“Units”). Kontrol raised $1,977,000 from issuing the…

Jul 7, 2020

WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. in $4.6M public offering

On June 29, 2020, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. (“StageZero”) (TSX: SZLS) completed a public offering of 66,176,100 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.07 per Unit…

Jun 30, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics in $28.75M bought deal public offering

On June 30, 2020, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (“Antibe”) (TSXV: ATE) announced that it closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of units (the “Units”) raising aggregate gross proceeds…

Jun 3, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Pelangio Exploration Inc. in closing of non-brokered private placements

On May 27, 2020, Pelangio Exploration Inc. (“Pelangio”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: PX) announced the final closing of its non-brokered private placement offering of hard-dollar units (“HD…

May 13, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Canadian Orebodies Inc. in its Acquisition of Hemlo Area Properties from O3 Mining Inc.

On May 8, 2020, Canadian Orebodies Inc. (“CORE”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: CORE) completed the acquisition of the West Hemlo and North Hemlo properties (collectively, the “Properties”)…

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