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Defining the public interest power: what Oasis means for respondents in OSC enforcement proceedings

The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has recently clarified the test for determining whether a respondent has engaged in conduct contrary to the...

Supreme Court confirms that legality review is constitutionally guaranteed

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the constitutional limits of legislative power over judicial review.

OSC releases crypto asset survey results

The results of a 2025 OSC survey show that crypto trading platforms continued to be the most common way to acquire crypto assets for Canadians.

Compelled testimony, contested jurisdiction and investigative secrets: three  issues resolved in Autorité des marchés financiers c. Forte

Three preliminary applications brought by a respondent were recently dismissed by the Québec Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal.

Abuse of process: settlement ends Morabito proceedings but leaves questions

A closer look at settlement and the broader implications for procedural fairness in securities enforcement.

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.