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Québec amendments affecting financial sector aim to harmonize with other Canadian jurisdictions

We outline the key aspects of the amendments and how they affect participants in the province’s financial sector.

Proposed enhancements to the regulatory framework for exchange-traded funds by the Canadian Securities Administrators

A consultation paper proposes enhancements to the regulatory framework for exchange-traded funds.

Return of the hybrid: the rise of structured equity solutions

Organizations can achieve transformative capital solutions through structured equity transactions.

Abuse of process: the continuing saga of Morabito

The B.C. Court of Appeal has found a blended hearing of an abuse of process claim and an insider trading claim to be “fundamentally flawed”.

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.

PDAC 2025: amid so much uncertainty, where do we go from here?

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) annual convention is typically an opportunity for the mining industry to celebrate...

Preparing for amendments to derivatives trade reporting rules

On July 25, 2025, amendments to trade reporting rules for derivatives transactions will come into force.

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.

Navigating AI systems in capital markets: recent guidance from the CSA

The CSA issued a Staff Notice earlier this month providing guidance on the application of securities legislation to AI systems in capital markets.

Declining hostile bids, IPOs and public companies

Canada has seen a decline in hostile take-over bids and a rise in shareholder activism, alongside a continued decrease in IPOs suggesting policy...