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Critical minerals: A test for the Canadian mining industry

While the pivot away from fossil fuels as a power source is not a new concept.

Mining 2021 – Market windows and accessing capital

A key consideration for mining companies seeking capital in 2021 was the elusive “market window.”

WKSI pilot program comes to Canada, plus issuers and registrants face extended OSC review timelines

Canadian Securities Administrators announce “well-known seasoned issuer” pilot program, and the Ontario Securities Commission says it has...

Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce: Road to implementation?

Ontario’s Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (the Taskforce) received a show of confidence from the Ontario government through the release...

Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Final Report: A set of thoughtful ideas or a blueprint for change?

The Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (the “Taskforce”) published its final report on January 22, 2021 (the...

OSC seeks input on priorities for 2021-2022

The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) recently issued its 2021-2022 Draft Statement of Priorities for comment (the “Draft...

All that glitters – 2020 mining review

Despite all of the uncertainties of the global pandemic (or perhaps because of them), 2020 saw a resurgence in the mining industry.

Reducing the regulatory burden: Positive changes in corporate and securities law

There were a number of significant developments in the corporate and securities landscape in Canada in 2020 arising from regulatory amendments,...

2020 Legal Year in Review – Introduction

Without a doubt, 2020 has been a year like no other. Inevitably, the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects is a theme that flows through many of the...