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OSC Publishes 2025 Examination Priorities for Dealers, Advisers, Investment Fund Managers and Other Regulated Entities

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The Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division (“RIE”) of the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) has released its 2025 examination priorities, which are informed by the OSC’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan as well as...more

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New CSA Amendments Regarding Investments in Crypto Assets Come into Force

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New amendments and changes to National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds (NI 81-102) and its Companion Policy 81-102CP took effect on July 16, 2025, regulating public investment funds that invest in crypto assets....more

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[Webinar] Top 5 Game-Changing Regulatory Shifts Impacting Financial Compliance and Board Accountability - September 24th, 1:00 pm...

Don’t miss this complimentary webinar spotlighting the five most pressing regulatory developments reshaping compliance in Canada’s financial sector. From board-level liability, to shifting enforcement priorities, get up to...more

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Refonte majeure du cadre des sanctions établi dans la législation canadienne sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité

Le 3 juin 2025, le nouveau gouvernement fédéral du Canada a présenté le projet de loi C-2 (le « projet de loi »), la Loi visant une sécurité rigoureuse à la frontière, en première lecture à la Chambre des communes. Le projet...more

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Strong Borders Act: A Landmark Shift in Canada’s AML Penalties

On June 3, 2025, Canada’s new federal government introduced Bill C-2 (Bill), the Strong Borders Act, for first reading in the House of Commons. The Bill includes significant amendments to Canada’s anti-money laundering...more

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Nouveau cadre relatif aux incidents de sécurité de l’information à l’intention des institutions financières québécoises

Le 23 avril 2025, le Règlement sur la gestion et le signalement des incidents de sécurité de l’information de certaines institutions financières et des agents d’évaluation du crédit (le « Règlement ») est entré en vigueur au...more

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Projet de loi n° 92 : Le Québec franchit une étape de plus dans la modernisation de l’encadrement de son secteur financier

Le 8 avril 2025, le ministre des Finances du Québec, Eric Girard, a déposé à l’Assemblée nationale le projet de loi n° 92, Loi modifiant diverses dispositions principalement dans le secteur financier (le « projet de loi »). ...more

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New Information Security Incident Framework for Quebec Financial Institutions

On April 23, 2025, Quebec’s Regulation respecting the management and reporting of information security incidents by certain financial institutions and by credit assessment agents (Regulation) will come into force. Issued by...more

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Alert: Changes to Canadian AML Regime Affecting Cheque Cashing, Factoring and Financing and Leasing Businesses in Effect April 1,...

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Canada’s Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations are being amended to introduce anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing obligations for factoring, financing and leasing, and cheque...more

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Secteur des paiements au Canada : Principaux développements attendus en 2025

L’année 2025 pourrait se révéler porteuse d’importants changements dans le secteur des paiements au Canada en raison de l’élargissement de l’admissibilité à participer aux systèmes de Paiements Canada, ainsi que du...more

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Canadian Payments Update: Significant Developments Anticipated in 2025

2025 may prove to be a year of significant change to the Canadian payments landscape due to the expansion of Payments Canada membership and further development of the Real-Time Rail (RTR) payment system....more

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Financial Services Regulatory Roundup

Change continues to be the trend in financial services regulation. As we close in on the end of January, we set out below a summary of some notable developments in financial services regulation from 2024 into the new year....more

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Private M&A: Year in Review and Outlook

Looking back on 2024 in private M&A, several notable trends stand out. In a year generally marked by caution in dealmaking, the Canadian market saw heightened regulatory scrutiny, the growth of private capital financing and...more

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OSFI Releases New Supervisory Framework for FRFIs and Pension Plans

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On October 4, 2023, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”) released details of a new supervisory framework (“New Framework”) that will apply as of April 1, 2024 to federally-regulated financial...more

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OSFI Provides Guidance to Administrators of Federally Regulated Pension Plans Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

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On March 27, 2020, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced a series of regulatory adjustments designed to help reduce some of the operational stress on federally regulated institutions,...more

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