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We have recently obtained separate exemptions for clients relating to the offering of derivatives to Canadian investors.

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published CSA Staff Notice 31-317 "Reporting Obligations Related to Terrorist Financing for Registrants, Exempt International Dealers and Exempt International Advisers" regarding monthly reporting obligations and other matters relating to terrorist financing and "United Nations Act" sanctions on certain countries under the Criminal Code of Canada and related regulations.

On June 22, 2023, Bill C-47 - An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 received royal assent, implementing the new mandatory disclosure rules.

These amendments make the requirements of the federal and Ontario corporate statutes consistent with the changes to Canada’s securities law regime adopted over a year ago, offering companies that are incorporated in these jurisdictions and listed in the U.S. greater flexibility in their financial reporting options.

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) recently published proposed amendments to the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) regarding the execution and reporting of certain off-marketplace trades.

On September 25, 2009, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) announced that, effective November 24, 2009, TSX-listed issuers will be required to obtain security holder approval when the number of securities issued in payment for an acquisition exceeds 25% of the number of issued and outstanding securities of the listed issuer that are outstanding (on a non-diluted basis), regardless of whether the acquired company is private or publicly held.

It's not unrealistic for you to ponder the possibility of a modest cash windfall in your lifetime.

US mining companies have had success raising funds in Canada because the Canadian capital markets are particularly sophisticated when it comes to the mining sector.

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are adopting amendments to Form 51-102F6 Statement of Executive Compensation (Form 51-102F6) which, subject to ministerial approvals, will apply in respect of financial years ending on or after October 31, 2011.

On April 8, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment proposed National Instrument 23-103 Electronic Trading and Direct Electronic Access to Marketplaces.

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) today announced the implementation of single-stock circuit breakers to facilitate a halt across all marketplaces in the trading of a security experiencing rapid price movement.

Last week, IIROC announced that regulators have approved its proposed integrated fee model.

A demand loan is a loan that a lender can require to be repaid by the borrower in full at any time.

As discussed in a post of December 21, 2011, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) released a white paper last year entitled "Evaluating Pay-for-Performance Alignment: ISS’ Quantitative and Qualitative Approach".

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) recently released its annual business plan for its 2023-2026 activities (the Business Plan). The Business Plan includes reference...

Canada's anti-money laundering (AML) regime is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the real estate and mortgage sectors.

Since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was adopted in 2002, non-U.S. issuers have become increasingly disenchanted with the regulatory burden of being listed on a U.S. stock exchange or otherwise having SEC reporting obligations.