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New measures adopted by Canadian Securities Administrators aim to support Canada’s capital markets competitiveness

Continued efforts are being made by Canadian securities regulators to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden and support capital raising in Canada.

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.

Canadian securities regulators propose permanent WKSI program

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

TSX introduces new standards for pricing of public offerings

Osler lawyers discuss recent Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) amendments which set new standards relating to the pricing of public offerings.

Capital markets activity slows as regulatory changes appear on the horizon

After a frenzied 18-month period for the capital markets in Canada, 2022 saw a rapid about-face in activity levels, with initial public offering...

Progressive changes in a historic year for capital markets activity

A number of changes were implemented or proposed to reduce uncertainty, create greater efficiency or harmonize rules or the interpretation of those...