Canadian National Securities Project Takes Step Forward
In Canada, unlike the United States and most western economies that have a robust stock market, securities law is regulated solely by the provinces and ... Continued
OSC Releases Whistleblower Policy for Comment
On October 28, 2015, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) published proposed OSC Policy 15-601 Whistleblower Program (the Policy), which describes a whistleblower program that is ... Continued
OSC Considers Omission of Gender Diversity Disclosure Serious Infraction
The OSC has taken fairly severe action against TSX listed companies that have failed to provide gender diversity information as required by amendments to National ... Continued
Canadian National Securities Project Takes Step Forward
In Canada, unlike the United States and most western economies that have a robust stock market, securities law is regulated solely by the provinces and ... Continued
CSA Wants More Information on Exempt Distribution Reports
The CSA proposed a new form 45-106F1.
TSX Publishes Guidance on Emerging Market Issuers and Transactions
The TSX published guidance on emerging market issuers and transactions.
Venture Issuers Can Provide “Quarterly Highlights”
While it may be easier to do the same thing over and over, this change is worth considering. For financial years that begin on or ... Continued
Bernard Pinsky featured in Advisor article
“People tend to think stock options can make them rich. But not all plans are created equal, and some aren’t even that attractive,” says Bernard ... Continued
Bernard Pinsky featured in the Advisor
Bernard Pinsky, Q.C., was featured in a recent Advisor article about accredited investor rule amendments to purchasing exempt market securities. He was also featured in ... Continued
Regulation A+ – A Limited Additional Tool for Fundraising
With much fanfare, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the U.S. announced on March 25, 2015 that it has adopted rules to facilitate smaller ... Continued
Regulation A+ A Limited Tool for Fundraising
The SEC announced that it has adopted rules to facilitate smaller companies’ access to capital, as mandated by the JOBS Act.
Amendments to Prospectus Exemptions and Additional Obligations for Issuers and Brokers
On May 5, 2015, changes to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions (“NI 45-106”) will come into force which will put additional responsibility on ... Continued