Lawrence E. Ritchie Lawrence E. Ritchie

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

Navigating North American and global trends and policy directions.

Beyond tariffs: compliance implications of shifting U.S. trade relations

Canada’s everchanging trade relationship with the U.S. is giving rise to uncertainty and novel compliance challenges for Canadian businesses.

Procedural route to challenge capital markets regulatory investigative tool confirmed

A recent decision has clarified the scope and limitations of the Ontario Securities Commission’s investigatory authority.

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.

Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies jurisdiction over global crypto platforms

Mere access to a global internet platform from Ontario is not enough to ground jurisdiction over foreign corporate defendants.

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.

OSC adopts new framework to distribute funds from disgorgement orders to harmed investors

We review the new regime and its potential implications for both investors and the regulator.

Further updates regarding the U.S. pro-crypto policy shift

A clear shift in U.S. crypto priorities suggests substantial change, potentially leading to regulatory clarity and crypto-specific legislation.

Recent developments in the U.S. SEC’s proceedings against major crypto players signals pro-industry policy shift

The U.S. SEC has moved quickly to shift its stance towards the crypto industry under President Trump’s administration.