Canada’s largest provincial capital markets regulator, the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”), while offering needed br…
Ontario Appeal Court addresses the definition of a “security”: if it looks, walks and quacks like a duck, it MAY be a duck
In a decision released March 16, 2020 that may have implications for the regulatory treatment of certain financial instruments in Canada,&nb…
Bankruptcy discharge not an option for securities law violators B.C. Court rules
On April 15, 2020, the British Columbia Supreme Court denied an application by a married couple previously found to have contravened B.C. securities l…
Court of Appeal clarifies application of 60 day time limit for hearing Anti-SLAPP motions
In its recent decision in Amorosi v. Barker, 2020 ONCA 144 (“Amorosi”), the Court of Appeal for Ontario…
Regulators push deadlines for reform implementation in response to COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic saga continues to unfold, financial regulators continue to demonstrate flexibility for market participants and their staff wh…
Tips and awards: the OSC and SEC whistleblower programs report milestones
The enforcement team at the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”) is emphasizing the unique role that industry experts should play in …
Round-up: Surveying regulatory and other relief impacting pension and benefit plans in Canada (COVID-19 update)
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought rapid regulatory and legislative responses to provide relief to Canadian businesses and workers in many areas. In th…
Board oversight during the COVID-19 pandemic: A checklist for directors
The global COVID-19 pandemic and its rapid evolution has placed enormous pressure on organizations as they seek to adapt to the situation and communic…
Did the SCC set an unreachable bar for accused to argue delay during verdict deliberation time?
On March 20, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) rendered judgment in R. v. K.G.K. (K.G.K.), in which it addressed how to d…
Op-ed – Sounding Board: Governments must ease burden on pension plans in era of coronavirus
Over the past couple of weeks, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global markets has taken a devastating toll on personal retirement savings an…
