Trevor R. Scott Trevor R. Scott

Corporate transparency registers: what private companies need to know as requirements get stricter across Canada

Requirements for private companies to disclose corporate ownership information on “transparency registers” have swept across Canada. We explain...

Impact of transparency register requirements on financial sponsors

In recent years, new requirements for private companies to disclose corporate ownership information have proliferated across Canada.

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...

People, planet and performance: Embracing ESG

In 2021, we witnessed markedly greater attention being paid to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations.

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...