CSA Issue Orders Exempting Registrants From Certain Provisions Of NI 31-103

On February 26, 2010, members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (http://www.securities-administrators.ca) (CSA) each issued omnibus/blanket orders in response to applications requesting exemptions from certain provisions of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements and Exemptions (http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/13596.htm) (31-103). 31-103, together with amendments to related instruments and policies, came into effect on September 28, 2009 (the Effective Date). Notice of these orders was provided under CSA Staff Notice 31-315 Omnibus/Blanket Orders exempting registrants from certain provisions of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements and Exemptions (http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/27176.htm) , which was also published on February 26, 2010. The orders are summarized below.