Securities 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.
Securities 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 possible new prospectus exemptions […]
Securities 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 also reviewed technical […]
Securities 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 board flexibility in […]
Securities 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 quarter of 2012, […]
Advance 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. Advance notice by-laws […]
Securities 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 Disclosure. Our coverage […]
Are 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.
Final 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.
CPC Law Quiz
How much do you know about the CPC Program?
Capital Pool Companies
For private companies looking to take their company public, a Capital Pool Company (CPC) provides an excellent alternative to the traditional IPO.