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Blog August 14, 2020

The future of self-regulation in Canada: Regulators pursue a public dialogue

On June 25, 2020, the CSA released the “CSA Consultation Paper 25-402 Consultation on the Self-Regulatory Organization...

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Osler Update August 10, 2020

Canadian government temporarily extends national security review timelines

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry issued a Ministerial Order pursuant to the Time Limits and Other Periods Act lengthening certain...

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Blog July 30, 2020

Ontario securities taskforce seeks feedback on modernization report

The Ontario government’s Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce* (the “Taskforce”) is seeking public feedback on the 47 initial,...

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Osler Update June 17, 2020

B.C.’s new legislation on benefit companies

As of June 30, 2020, for-profit businesses that are committed to conducting business in a responsible and sustainable way will be able to demonstrate...

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Osler Update June 8, 2020

Amendments to “at-the-market” equity offerings a welcome change

On June 4, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators approved amendments to National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions and Companion...

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Osler Update April 15, 2020

At-the-market distributions – Flexible public financing tool for volatile markets and market rebound positioning

During these uncertain times, at-the-market (ATM) distributions can be one of the best ways for both Canadian and U.S. public issuers to raise...

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At-the-market distributions – Flexible public financing tool for volatile markets and market rebound positioning
Blog March 23, 2020

Adapting litigation rules to COVID-19: Suspension of limitation periods and deadlines and other temporary changes to processes and access to redress

Governments have announced the suspension of non-urgent hearings, and the closure of courts across Canada. Measures are being implemented that impact...

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Adapting litigation rules to COVID-19: Suspension of limitation periods and deadlines and other temporary changes to processes and access to redress
Osler Update February 12, 2020

ASC clarifies expectations relating to production disclosure by oil and gas issuers

In its annual Oil and Gas Review published on December 23, 2019, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) highlighted concerns related to production...

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Osler Update December 20, 2019

Canadian government delays implementation of employee stock option proposals

On December 19, the Minister of Finance announced that, although the government intends to move forward with the employee stock option proposals from...

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Canadian government delays implementation of employee stock option proposals
Osler Update December 13, 2019

Key developments in capital markets regulatory and white-collar defence

The year was marked by regulatory, legislative and political activity that significantly impacted the white-collar and capital markets regulatory...

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