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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week released a proposal that, among other things, would require issuers that are subject to federal proxy rules to conduct: (i) a shareholder advisory vote to approve the compensation of executives at least once every three years; (ii) a shareholder advisory vote on the frequency of executive compensation votes at least once every six years; and (iii) a shareholder advisory vote on golden parachute arrangements in connection with merger tra

On May 29, 2019, Darcy Moch, Greg Johnson and Jared Mackey of Bennett Jones participated on a witness panel before the Standing Senate Committee

Toronto's inaugural Canada Investment Summit has brought together global business leaders, investors and policymakers to explore the country's economic strengths and investment potential.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the Government of Quebec delivered its 2020-2021 Budget.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has recently adopted amendments to the accredited investor standards in the rules under the Securities Act of 1933 ("U.S. Securities Act") in order to conform to the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

What has been completely overlooked in all the battling over the issue of a national securities regulator is how the dealers and persons who actually distribute and trade in securities on behalf of retail, corporate and institutional investors are regulated.

In May 2008, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) formed a working group to produce standard provisions for equity derivative transactions referencing exchange traded funds (ETFs).

On July 14, 2008 the Minister of Finance released draft legislative proposals that implement certain measures from the 2008 federal Budget together with certain previously announced tax changes, including certain proposals to amend the rules relating to specified investment flow-through (SIFT) trusts and partnerships that were announced in December 2007.

This October, Canada's Minister of Health, the Honourable Jane Philpott MP, along with HSFC and MaRS Centre for Impact Investing, announced Canada's first ever federally-funded SIB.

On August 9, 2019, Brixton Metals Corporation (TSXV: BBB) (OTCQB: BBBXF) completed its previously announced upsized private placement of units

In this episode, Ellen Bessner and Brendan Monahan dig into one of the biggest barriers to effective financial planning: lack of communication between investors and advisors. Both sides often avoid reaching out — investors don't want to "bother" their advisor, and advisors worry about appearing intrusive.

On November 30, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada proposed draft guidance regarding the management of order flows with respect to best execution obligations under UMIR.

As we discussed in a post of April 30, IIROC proposed a new dealer regulation fee model earlier this year that would incorporate a "rate by revenue tier" approach to dealer regulation.

Crowe Soberman is pleased to announce the release of the Crowe Global "Investing in Canada" guidebook.

Bill C-11 An Act to Amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Railway Safety Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, received second reading in Parliament and was referred to committee.

Anyone looking to buy or sell a business in Canada right now is facing their fair share of challenges, but if you're looking to buy or sell in Alberta you're likely having a particularly hard go of it.