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The Canadian securities regulators (CSA) have published for comment long-awaited proposed new rules designed to put in place a revised, nationally harmonized and streamlined registration regime for firms and individuals. The comment period for proposed National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements ends on June 20, 2007.

Overall, the amendments are a breath of fresh air in a regulatory environment that has become increasingly restrictive.

Globalization is a tool. It can be well used and therefore be to the advantage of those affected – i.e. affected in a very positive way. It may also be ill used and therefore be to the disadvantage of those affected – initially this will have the negative effect upon the weaker countries or regions of the world but eventually all will have the problem of letting an opportunity slip through their collective fingers of sharing a maximized wealth.

This bulletin is intended to provide a summary and brief analysis of certain regulatory documents released by the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) since our last Investment Management Update in March 2008 and which will affect registered advisers and dealers doing business in Canada.

A non-Canadian investor’s after tax return from an investment in Canadian real estate will depend vitally on the legal structure through which the real estate is acquired and held. This article summarizes some of the tax considerations arising with alternative structures.

The approach to restructuring electricity markets has differed across Canada as a result of the unique industry and regulatory structures, regional circumstances and issues that face each of the provinces.

This client alert discusses current ‘at market’ deal terms for 2009 vintage private equity funds. In today’s difficult economy, pension funds and fund managers are focusing on different issues than in past years. We expect an evolution in key limited partnership deal terms in response to current market conditions.

The definition of the term "licence" in the British Columbia Personal Property Security Act ("BCPPSA") will be changing, making it easier for holders of licences relating to personal property to use them as collateral to obtain credit.

The current economic situation has had a substantial effect on the availability of bank loans to small and medium-sized businesses.

Canada is in the midst of an M&A boom, with growth in transaction value significantly outpacing robust growth in the United States and worldwide. During 2005, the dollar value of announced Canadian deals increased by nearly 85 per cent over 2004 levels, compared to growth of 33 per cent in the United States and 38 per cent worldwide.

Mergers and acquisitions are back! If 2005’s strong resurgence of M&A activity in Canada continues, 2006 M&A activity is likely to be brisk. This is our top 10 list of the trends that emerged last year.

Canada's federal government announced a $755 million investment over five years to revitalize the nation's sport system, marking the first major funding increase for national sport organizations since 2005.

The year 2008 brought a global credit crisis that adversely affected financial institutions and their clients, and thrust a new world on the business community and its advisers.

Policy and business leaders in 2026 are confronting disruptive global forces that pose daunting economic and financial risks while also transforming markets and creating avenues for growth over the next years.

On October 5, 2015, the Government of British Columbia introduced Bill 38, the Franchises Act, for first reading in the legislature.

On March 23, 2006, the McGuinty Government presented their third budget. The main theme of this year;s budget is "Building Opportunity"; with the major spending occurring in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.

During the first half of 2007, merger and acquisition activity continued at record levels, fuelled by the availability of financing on favourable terms.

Capital spending by governments at all levels, by quasigovernmental entities and by private enterprise has been on the rise in over the past few years.