Jason Comerford

CSSB issues final framework for voluntary climate-related disclosures

We compare the final framework to the earlier proposed version and look ahead to how the CSA may respond with its rules in 2025.

Spotlight on greenwashing under the Competition Act

Businesses should be mindful of greenwashing after recent legislative amendments aim to curb misleading and unsubstantiated claims.

Canadian mandatory climate disclosure rules in the forecast

Canadian public companies should prepare for the impending mandatory climate-related disclosure requirement.

Federal government plans mandatory climate disclosures for large private CBCA companies and voluntary sustainable investment guidelines

The federal government has announced complementary plans to enhance corporate sustainability and transparency.

Water cannot be turned into wine: Cormark and the legality of triangular hedging transactions

The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has provided important guidance on hedging transactions in connection with private placements.

CSA disclosure review highlights AI-washing and greenwashing among other continuous disclosure concerns

Areas that require disclosure improvements by Canadian reporting issuers include promotional claims about artificial intelligence and sustainability.

Canadian securities regulators propose permanent WKSI program

The Canadian Securities Administrators have announced proposed amendments to implement a permanent expedited shelf prospectus regime for...

SEC’s new mandatory cybersecurity disclosure rules and implications for Canadian issuers

On July 26, 2023, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules requiring disclosure by public companies...

SEC’s new mandatory cybersecurity disclosure rules and implications for Canadian issuers

Late last month, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules requiring disclosure by public companies of cybersecurity...