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In the most recent development in federal pension reform, the federal Department of Finance released its proposed amendments to the Regulations to the Pension Benefits Standards Act 1985 (the "Regulations") for comment.

On November 21, 2018, the Department of Finance Canada ("Finance") released the 2018 Fall Economic Statement (the "Statement").

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently released proposals to modernize the continuous disclosure regime for investment funds...

The Minister of Industry has tabled amendments to the Investment Canada Act to permit the review of foreign investments that could compromise national security.

On June 16, the Hon. David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, announced the conclusion of negotiations on a Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement ("FIPA") with India.

Many of us have been working from home for the last couple of years due to the global pandemic. Some of us were doing so before, and regardless of the timeline, ...

On November 13, 2007, the IDA Ontario District Council released its decision with regard to Andy Hyon Chul Kim who, in contravention of the IDA Bylaws, engaged in business conduct or practice unbecoming by investing in a private placement without disclosing his occupation.

The Canadian Minister of Finance served up his own Halloween trick to income funds and their investors on October 31, 2006, announcing Finance's intention to tax distributions made by publicly traded flow-through entities including income trusts and certain publicly-traded Canadian partnerships.

Foreign companies and investors evaluating opportunities in Canada must consider how tax planning affects deal economics, financing flexibility, cash repatriation, treaty access and exit value. The structure and financing of an investment can significantly impact returns, flexibility and the ability to execute future growth plans, making early attention to these issues critical to avoid unnecessary cost and complexity.

A Tax-Free Savings Account ("TFSA") is a popular savings tool allowing Canadian account-holders to contribute cash, stocks

On June 7, 2006, the Crawford Panel on a Single Canadian Securities Regulator (the "Panel"), chaired by Purdy Crawford (the "Chairman"), released its final report entitled 'the Blueprint for a Canadian Securities Commission' (the "Report").

As impact investing continues to attract institutional attention, one enduring challenge is how to mobilize private capital toward strategies that involve higher perceived risk, longer time horizons, or complex impact...

This is a reminder to investors who beneficially own more than 5% of the voting equity securities of an SEC-registered company that you may be required to file a report with the SEC by February 14, 2006.

United States Court of Appeal Vacates SEC's Hedge Fund Registration Rule - Impact on Canadian Advisers with U.S. Clients

Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted each country's need for strong and dependable biomanufacturing infrastructure...

Can a common issue really be "common" when its resolution requires an individual investigation vis-a-vis every class member in a class action? This is the question we are left with following the certification of "French and Karas v Smith and Stephenson" as a class proceeding.

On Nov. 5, 2024, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) published OSC Staff Notice 81-736 (the Staff Notice), summarizing the activities and regulatory focus of the OSC's Investment Management Division...