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Invitation to Innovate: OSC LaunchPad for Retail Exposure to Long-Term Assets

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The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) announced the formation of a new OSC LaunchPad Long-Term Asset Fund Project (the “Project”) as part of an update on its proposed framework (the “Proposal”) to facilitate retail...more

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OSC Amends Capital Raising Exemptions for Early-Stage Businesses

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The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) recently announced certain amendments to the dealer registration exemptions for not-for-profit angel investor groups and eligible early-stage businesses that had been developed to...more

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OSC Proposes New Rules to Restrict Short Selling Ahead of Offerings of Public Securities

On June 6, 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) proposed amendments (Proposed Amendments) to OSC Rule 48-501 Trading during Distributions, Formal Bids and Share Exchange Transactions (OSC Rule 48-501) that will, if...more

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OSC Proposes Restrictions on Short Selling in Connection with Offerings

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The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) published for comment proposed amendments to OSC Rule 48-501 Trading during Distributions, Formal Bids and Share Exchange Transactions and proposed changes to the related companion...more

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Canadian Securities Regulators Boost Capital-Raising Capacity Under LIFE Exemption

The Canadian securities regulators have implemented blanket orders increasing the capital-raising limit under the listed issuer financing exemption (the LIFE Exemption), which permits qualified issuers to offer equity...more

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CSA Bring the Markets Back to LIFE

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In connection with the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (“CSA”) recent measures to support the competitiveness of Canada’s capital markets, the CSA have announced an increase to the amount of funds that may be raised under...more

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Canadian Securities Administrators Announces Changes to the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption

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Effective May 15, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is increasing the limit on capital-raising under the listed issuer financing exemption. This amendment aims to improve the competitiveness of Canada’s...more

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CSA Significantly Increases the Capital-Raising Limit Under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption

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On May 14, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, a change that will significantly increase...more

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CSA Blanket Orders Aim to Warm Up Canadian Capital Markets

Amid continuing market uncertainty that has seen a slowdown of Canadian initial public offerings (IPOs) during the first quarter of 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has published a series of coordinated...more

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Canadian Securities Regulators Take Further Incremental Steps to Promote Access to Capital Markets

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Against the current backdrop of global market uncertainty, on April 17, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced new incremental measures aimed at reducing regulatory burden for reporting issuers,...more

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Comparison of Canadian and U.S. Securities Laws

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Last month, I was invited to speak to the Canadian Securities Administrators, focusing on how U.S. securities exemptions, prospectus forms, and continuous disclosure requirements differ from their Canadian counterparts. One...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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OSC Announces New Exemptions to Support Capital Raising for Early-Stage Ontario Businesses

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On May 9, 2024, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) announced three new exemptions designed to support capital raising for early-stage businesses in Ontario through the OSC TestLab program. The initiatives include the...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act: Are You Ready?

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On January 1, 2024, new direct reporting requirements to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury, became effective – known as the Corporate Transparency...more

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[Event] U.S. Export & Re-export Compliance for Canadian Operations - January 24th - 25th, Mississauga, ON, Canada

We are pleased to announce that the 13th Annual Forum on U.S. Export & Re-Export Compliance for Canadian Operations is returning to Toronto on January 24–25, 2024! As the only comprehensive, practical event of its kind in...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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CSA Announce Temporary SEDAR+ Filing Exemption for Foreign Issuer Private Placements

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On July 20, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) announced a  temporary exemption (the “Exemption”) from the requirements to transmit a Form 45-106F1 Report of Exempt Distribution (“Report of Exempt...more

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CSA Provide Guidance on the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption

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On June 1, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published CSA Staff Notice 45-330: Frequently Asked Questions about the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the Notice) providing guidance on questions market...more

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Ontario’s Employment Standards Act Exempts Certain Business and Information Technology Consultants, if Conditions Are Met

As of January 1, 2023, certain “business consultants” and “information technology consultants” in Ontario have been exempt from the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). These exemptions are part of the numerous amendments...more

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The SEC’s Form F-7 Can Be Used to Conduct a U.S. Public Offering of Securities, with No Review, No Ongoing SEC Reporting, and No...

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Did you know that the Canada-U.S. multijurisdictional disclosure system (MJDS) includes an SEC form that does not include any minimum market capitalization requirement, and can be used to complete a public offering of...more

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Now in Effect: Exemptions for International Dealers and Advisers Under the Ontario Commodity Futures Act

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On October 17, 2022, Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Rule 32-506 (Commodity Futures Act) Exemptions for International Dealers, Advisers and Sub-Advisers (OSC Rule 32-506) and amended OSC Rule 91-502 Trades in Recognized...more

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Raising U.S. Funds Under Canada’s New “Listed Issuer Financing Exemption”

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​​​​​​​As many of our readers will have heard, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) has announced the adoption of a new prospectus exemption for certain reporting issuers listed on a Canadian stock exchange (the...more

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ASC and FCAA Amend Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption

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The new self-certified prospectus exemption adopted in Alberta and Saskatchewan has been amended in an effort to address inefficiencies and shortfalls and to better facilitate the capital raising efforts of businesses in...more

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Regulators Issue Temporary Exemptions from the OEO Trailer Ban

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The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently announced a temporary exemption from the order execution only (OEO) trailer ban in order to facilitate client transfers and rebates of trailing commissions. Other Canadian...more

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