ArticleIIROC Enforcement Introduces Voluntary Mediation ProgramOn April 25, 2016, IIROC released a notice announcing the introduction of a new voluntary mediation program.CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleIIROC Extends Deadline To Comply With Personal Financial Dealings RuleOn November 17, 2015, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) announced that it was extending the deadline for unwinding existing trustee, executorship and power of attorney arrangements...CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleJust Over The Horizon: 2025 Annual Report Of The OSC’s Investor Advisory PanelThe Ontario Securities Commission’s Investor Advisory Panel released its 2025 Annual Report (IAP Report) in May, suggesting that investor protection should continue to shape the regulatory agenda, including through regulatory initiatives aimed at innovation, capital formation and competitiveness. CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleNext Strokes For Long-term Asset FundsIn late May, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) released OSC Staff Notice 81-738 Next Steps Following OSC Consultation Paper 81-737 Opportunity to Improve Retail Investor Access to Long-Term Assets...CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleOntario Proposes Abolishing The Pension Fund "30% Rule"This change will only affect pension funds governed by Ontario law. The 2015 federal budget announced a review of this rule at the federal level, but it remains to be seen whether other jurisdictions will follow suit.CanadaFinance and BankingDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
ArticleOSC Staff Provide Recommendations On Fund Disclosure Regarding Fees And ExpensesThe OSC released a staff notice yesterday outlining the Investment Funds Branch's recommendations based on its observations.CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleOSC Temporarily Waives Late FeesThe OSC will also consider any additional late fee relief needed for the pandemic period before April 17, 2020 on a case-by-case basis. CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleUnderstanding The Commercial Financing ProcessMost companies will go through the process of borrowing funds from a financial institution at some point in their operations. CanadaFinance and BankingPushor Mitchell
ArticleYukon Joins Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory SystemThe Canadian Department of Finance announced yesterday that Yukon has now joined the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System. CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleCannabis One Holdings Inc. Completes Business Combination And Commences Trading On CSEOn Feb. 26, 2019, Cannabis One Holdings Inc. (formerly Metropolitan Energy Corp.) (TSXV: MOE.H) announced that it had successfully completed the previously announced ...CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesGowling WLG
ArticleNurExone Biologic Inc. Completes RTO The transaction is a "Reverse Takeover Transaction" as such term is defined under Policy 5.2 of the TSX Venture Exchange. CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesGowling WLG
ArticleSupreme Court Of Canada Rules In Favour Of Lenders In CallidusIn a 2017 judgment discussed here, the Federal Court of Appeal permitted the CRA to assert a claim against a secured creditor who had received a repayment from its borrower prior to bankruptcy when the borrower...CanadaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCrowdfunding: Tips for the Start-UpIf you are a start-up considering the crowdfunding route, let’s talk. Here are a few tips to consider: ..CanadaIntellectual PropertyField Law
ArticleControl And Economic Reality In Cross-Border Dividend DisputesThe Husky Energy appeal highlights how alignment across structure, operations, and cross-border reporting influences interpretive outcomes.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCounter Tax Litigators LLP
ArticleLimitation Law And The Enforcement Of Credit And Security AgreementsIn June 2018, we wrote on the British Columbia Court of Appeal decision in Leatherman v 0969708 BC Ltd, 2018 BCCA 33, where the court considered sections 14 and 15 of the "new" Limitation Act,CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBennett Jones LLP
ArticleOntario Court Further Clarifies Limitation Period For Statutory Securities Class ActionsIn "the latest sequel or prequel in what has turned out to be the case law equivalent of a horror-movie franchise", Justice Perell struck 11 of 14 statutory claims for secondary market misrepresentation...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleOntario Court Of Appeal Clarifies Civil Cause Of Action For Misrepresentations In Takeover Bid CircularsIn its recent decision in Rooney v. ArcelorMittal S. A., the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified the scope of the civil cause of action for misrepresentations in a takeover bid circular, codified as section 131 of the Ontario Securities Act. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleOntario Court Of Appeal Summaries (November 26 – 30, 2018)Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario released this past week.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBlaney McMurtry LLP
ArticleChanges To Mortgage Prepayment Rights Under the Interest Act (Canada)The Government of Canada recently enacted new regulations under the Interest Act (Canada) (Act) which expand the class of "prescribed entities" that are not entitled to the statutory prepayment rights accorded to borrowers by section 10(1) of the Act. CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleGood-Bye Nominee Share Sales In QuebecIn its March 17 budget the Quebec government brought in a series of measures reforming legislation governing transfer duties.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCarthy Tétrault