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OSC Adopts Framework to Distribute Disgorged Funds to Harmed Investors

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The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) has published final rules (the “Final Rules”) that will create a new statutory framework to facilitate the distribution of funds that the OSC receives under disgorgement orders to...more

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Crypto Class Action Certified by Ontario Court of Appeal

In its recent decision in Lochan v. Binance Holdings Limited, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the certification of a class action brought on behalf of Canadian investors who purchased cryptocurrency products (Decision). It...more

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OSC Proposes New Rules for Distributing Funds Paid Under Disgorgement Orders

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The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) recently published for comment proposed rules and policies that would establish a process to distribute funds that the OSC receives under disgorgement orders to harmed investors. The...more

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La CVMO lance des initiatives afin de soutenir la mobilisation de capitaux par les entreprises en démarrage en Ontario

Dans le cadre de sa mission visant à favoriser la formation de capital et des marchés financiers concurrentiels, la Commission des valeurs mobilières de l’Ontario (la « CVMO ») a récemment lancé des initiatives temporaires...more

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OSC Introduces Initiatives to Support Capital Raising for Early-Stage Businesses in Ontario

As part of its mandate to foster capital formation and competitive capital markets, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has recently introduced certain time-limited initiatives to improve access to capital for early-stage...more

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Canadian Securities Regulators Propose Permanent Expedited Well-Known Seasoned Issuer Program

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On September 21, 2023, the Canada Securities Administrators (CSA) published a notice and request for comment regarding proposed amendments to National Instrument 44-102—Shelf Distributions (NI 44-102) and other securities law...more

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Ontario Securities Commission Reverts to Pre-Covid Shorter Prospectus Review Periods

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The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has announced that it will return to its pre-December 7, 2021, service standard timelines and commitments for prospectus reviews effective January 9, 2023, given market changes and...more

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Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2022

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1. Setting the Scene – Sources and Overview - 1.1. What are the main substantive ESG-related regulations? There are a variety of ESG-related regulations applicable to federally and provincially incorporated companies;...more

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CSA Announces Amendments to National Instrument (NI) 45-106

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On February 19, 2015, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) announced the adoption of changes to the accredited investor and minimum amount investment prospectus exemptions, among other changes. The amendments are...more

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