On November 27, 2014, the Canadian Securities Administrators published for comment proposed amendments to the rules governing rights offerings in Canada.

On November 12, 2019, the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") provided guidance on disclosure for reporting issuers doing merger and acquisition

Currently, BC has a second required form, form 45-106F6, as this jurisdiction alone has required more detail and much more information about the issuer and the investors in any exempt distribution conducted in or from BC.

Don't miss Don Sihota's business succession seminar on Thursday, February 23rd. During the half-day seminar you'll learn how to...

On February 25, 2016, the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") announced amendments to the early warning reporting regime (the "Amendments")...

In the recent decision of Canex Investment Corporation v. 0799701 B.C. Ltd., 2020 BCCA 231, The British Columbia Court of Appeal signaled an expansion of the circumstances.

It's hard to believe we're already starting the second quarter of 2019. It seems like 2018 just finished, and what a year it was for mergers and acquisitions

Securities regulatory authorities adopted a prospectus exemption that will allow issuers to raise money by distributing securities to their existing security holders.

On October 28, 2015, the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC") published proposed OSC Policy 15-601 Whistleblower Program...

Last month, the Government of Canada tabled Bill C-25 to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "CBCA").

Proxy advisory firm Glass, Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis") recently released its Canadian proxy voting policy for the 2015 proxy season

Private M&A purchase and sale agreements in Canada follow a very familiar pattern and typically include what can be described as the ‘usual representations and warranties'.

The rule will not apply to smaller reporting companies, emerging growth companies, foreign private issuers, MJDS filers, or registered investment companies.

When most people think about lenders of money, they think about banks and not themselves.

We recently assisted Sun Entertainment Holding Corporation ("Sun Entertainment") with the structuring and completion of its going private transaction...

The TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") has introduced a new online filing portal, called V-File, for private placement submissions.

New legislation was tabled on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 which would provide 3 days' paid sick leave for anyone with Covid-19 symptoms or awaiting Covid-19 test results in BC.

We recently told you here about BC's proposed paid sick leave plan. The relevant legislation has since come into effect.

On November 19, 2020, British Columbia's public health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, extended the scope of previous orders and issued new orders which affect employers in the province.

The Canadian Federal Election is just two weeks away. As a business owner or employer, here's what you need to know.