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Solo International decision: a detailed account of pump-and-dump scheme, but sparse legal analysis

The recent Québec Financial Markets Tribunal decision offers limited justification of administrative penalties imposed.

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds acquittal under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act

We recap the Ontario Court of Appeal’s ruling and potential implications for Canadian anti-corruption enforcement efforts.

SEC enforcement in transition: key trends and implications for Canadian securities practitioners

Recent changes in SEC priorities have undoubtedly had an impact on Canadian regulatory approaches.

Canada takes aim at financial crime: an overview of Bill C-29 and the new Financial Crimes Agency

The plan represents Canada’s latest attempt to give its financial crime enforcement regime real teeth.

White-collar enforcement under Trump 2.0: insights from the 2026 ABA White-Collar Crime Institute

We discuss new American enforcement approaches and their implications for Canadian companies.

SEC updates its Enforcement Manual: a new era of transparency, fairness and due process?

We look at the key changes and their potential implications for Canadian companies that access the American capital markets.

Procedural route to challenge capital markets regulatory investigative tool confirmed

A recent decision has clarified the scope and limitations of the Ontario Securities Commission’s investigatory authority.

Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal sanctions TeknoScan Systems Inc. and three of its executives for misleading disclosure

A recent Capital Markets Tribunal decision imposed significant consequences after finding fraud based on disclosure omissions.

Federal budget sets stage for Canadian stablecoin legislation, but key contours remain unclear

Budget 2025 marks the first time Canada’s federal government has announced its intention to regulate the issuance of fiat-backed stablecoins.

First look: Ontario court clarifies Securities Act anti-reprisal protections

If protected activity is a motivating factor in a termination, employers may face liability even where there are also other motives.