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In response to the seizure of the market for asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) in Canada, the Canadian Securities Administrators formed a working group to consider certain regulatory issues arising out of this seizure.

In the United States, the 2006 annual adjustment to reportable transaction thresholds increases the dollar values of exemptions available for transactions involving Canadian and other non-U.S. assets and issuers.

The Alberta Court of Appeal has released an important decision which greatly clarifies the rights and obligations that exist under a contract of employment between an investment dealer and an investment advisor.

On June 30, 2011 a number of amendments to National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of disclosure for Mineral Projects were made. One change which has generated some controversy is the definition of "preliminary economic assessment" (formerly "preliminary assessment").

On January 2, 2019 Syncrude Canada Ltd. pled guilty in the Alberta Court to one count of violating the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 along with several provincial charges.

Disclosures by publicly traded issuers concerning environmental matters present unique challenges.

In the current environment, lenders and banks may wish to be supportive of their borrower clients who are looking to protect cash flow. One way of doing that might be to allow the borrower to capitalize interest...

Financing a pharmacy transaction involves complex decisions about loan structure, security arrangements, and regulatory compliance that extend far beyond simple interest rates.

On September 28, 2011, the Ontario Securities Commission (the "Commission") released its long awaited decision "In the Matter of Coventree Inc., Geoffrey Cornish and Dean Tai".

In the landscape of Canadian mortgage financing, while traditional lenders hold a dominant position, alternative lenders are emerging as significant players by offering creative financing solutions for borrowers unable to secure conventional loans.

Recent changes announced by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board ("AASB") of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants ("CICA") will have an impact on reporting issuers, particularly when it comes to the condensed time frame of a public offering

Recent changes announced by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board ("AASB") of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants ("CICA") will have an impact on reporting issuers, particularly when it comes to the condensed time frame of a public offering

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has overturned the B.C. Supreme Court decision in KBA Canada.

On August 11, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) published advanced notice that effective October 3, 2011, it will require expanded disclosure about purchasers purchasing securities in the exempt market.

An issue that often arises in litigation against financial advisors is whether the client has brought their action in time.

On July 22, 2011, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a notice with respect to the adoption of amendments to Form 51-102F6 Statement of Executive Compensation (Form 51-102F6 Amendments).

The Canadian Securities Administrators have issued a notice which provides market participants with an update as to the status of the CSA’s earlier proposals with respect to internal control reporting requirements.

The Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") released Staff Notice 31-315 on February 26, 2010. Since the coming into force of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements and Exemptions (NI 31-103), the CSA have received applications requesting exemptions from certain provisions of the Instrument.