Canadian Proposed Derivatives Regulatory Regime

In efforts to meet Canada's G-20 commitments related to OTC derivatives market reform, the Bank of Canada, the Canadian Securities Administrators and various provincial securities commissions have set out their proposals and views related to OTC derivative market reform and regulation.

The attached chart lists papers, model rules and provincial legislation which purports to establish a proposed regulatory regime with respect to OTC derivatives trading in Canada. All reference documents in the chart are accessible by way of embedded link in the chart itself, and where applicable, links are also included to the relevant Dentons' summaries, comment letters and critical analysis pieces.