Dec 11, 2020TSXV 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…
Apr 15, 2020Holding an AGM During the Global Pandemic of COVID-19: New CSA, TSX, TSX-V and Legislative Measures Provide Guidance to Public Companies To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Public Health Ontario recommends practicing physical distancing, which includes avoiding large gatherings. In light of these recommendations, reporting issuers must re-consider…
Apr 30, 2019Going Public in Canada – Listing on the TSX, TSX V or CSE 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…
Jun 7, 2018Update to Regulations and Distribution of Recreational Cannabis in Canadian Provinces and Territories On April 13, 2017, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other…
Mar 5, 2018Proposed Regulations and Distribution of Recreational Cannabis in Canadian Provinces and Territories On April 13, 2017, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other…
Dec 7, 2017WeirFoulds Securities Law Review Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. For more detailed information on our service offerings, please visit us online…
Jul 17, 2017WeirFoulds Represents Lonestar West in in a $43 Million acquisition by Clean Harbors On July 17, 2017 Clean Harbors, Inc. (Clean Harbors) (NYSE: CLH) and Lonestar West Inc. (Lonestar) (TSX.V: LSI) reported the completion of their previously announced transaction whereby Clean Harbors has acquired Lonestar.
Jul 25, 2016WeirFoulds Securities Law Quarterly: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace – Q2 2016 Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. For more detailed information on our service offerings, please visit us online…
Apr 8, 2016WeirFoulds Proud to Continue to Sponsor CSE Day Toronto – Spring Pitch 2016 WeirFoulds is proud of its continuing support of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) Day initiative. The third CSE Day event, CSE Day Toronto – Spring Pitch 2016, on April 28, 2016 is focused on CSE-listed companies and investors.
Mar 31, 2016WeirFoulds Securities Law Quarterly: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace – Q1 2016 Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. For…
Dec 2, 2015Securities Law Newsletter – Q4 2015 A Newsletter Providing Concise Updates on Securities Law Developments Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. Recent developments include…
Mar 26, 2015Securities Law Newsletter – Q1 2015 Recent developments include the implementation of amendments to the TSX Venture Exchange’s (the “TSX-V” or the “Exchange”) policies dealing with private placements, loan bonuses and finder’s fees, and the Ontario Securities Commission’s (the “OSC”) adoption of new prospectus exemptions and changes to two specific prospectus exemptions.
Nov 29, 2013Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2013 In the third quarter of 2013, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC“) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA“) both provided updates to the market the OSC on…
Aug 15, 2013Securities Law Quarterly – Q2 2013 In the second quarter of 2013, the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”) reviewed compliance with Forward-Looking Information (“FLI”) disclosure requirements and identified areas needing improvement. The OSC…
May 5, 2013Securities Law Quarterly – Q1 2013 Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. In the first quarter of 2013, regulators proposed new measures to increase…
Jan 30, 2013Securities Law Quarterly – Q4 2012 A newsletter providing concise updates on securities law developments. Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. In the fourth…
Nov 12, 2012Advance Notice By-laws and Policies As shareholder activism increases in Canada, so too are the number of proxy disputes. As such, more Canadian public companies are implementing advance notice by-laws and policies.…
Oct 12, 2012Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2012 A newsletter providing concise updates on securities law developments. In this inaugural issue, we cover legal developments in three key issue areas: Offerings, Corporate Governance, and Continuous…
Apr 26, 2010Are you ready for Canada’s new insider reporting regime? Changes to Canada’s insider reporting regime will come into force in all Canadian jurisdictions on April 30, 2010.
Mar 8, 2010Final Changes to Canada’s Insider Reporting Regime Published by CSA On January 22, 2010, the Canadian Securities Administratorsreleased the final form of National Instrument 55-104 Insider Reporting Requirements and Exemptionsand its Companion Policy 55-104CP.
May 1, 2008Capital Pool Companies For private companies looking to take their company public, a Capital Pool Company (CPC) provides an excellent alternative to the traditional IPO.