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Canadian and U.S. regulatory developments are reshaping market oversight

Navigating North American and global trends and policy directions.

From pit wall to policy: what Lundin means for public company disclosure

The SCC’s recent decision provides guidance on the distinction between material facts and material changes under Ontario securities law.

Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal sanctions TeknoScan Systems Inc. and three of its executives for misleading disclosure

A recent Capital Markets Tribunal decision imposed significant consequences after finding fraud based on disclosure omissions.

Simplifying the execution of notarized obligations: a new mechanism under Québec law

A recently introduced draft regulation marks significant changes to the current framework in Québec.

LIFE offerings increase in Canada following regulatory changes

We examine the impact of increased size limits on the number of offerings under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption after regulatory changes.

Recent Ontario decision illustrates risk of undocumented equity interests

A recent court decision underscores the potential risks of negotiating and finalizing legal documentation after performance has already begun.

Canadian Securities Administrators finalize new WKSI rules

There are a number of important differences between the new WKSI rules and the current WKSI regime.

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Understanding the CSA’s OBSI reform proposal

The Canadian Securities Administrators released a new proposed framework for an independent dispute resolution service with binding authority.

Expanded enforcement powers: is CIRO now exercising ‘statutory’ powers?

Recent statutory amendments have expanded the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) enforcement toolkit.