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OSC Provides Guidance on “Necessary Course of Business” Exception to Prohibition Against Tipping

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In a recent decision, Kraft (Re) (Kraft), the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal (the Tribunal) articulated clear guidance with respect to the application of the necessary course of business (NCOB) exception to the prohibition...more

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OSC Investment Funds and Structured Products Branch Reports on 2022-2023

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The Investment Funds and Structured Products Branch (“IFSP”) of the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) released its Summary Report for Investment Fund and Structured Product Issuers for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023...more

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OSC Approves Permanent Exemption from Underwriting Conflicts Disclosure Requirements for Foreign Private Placements

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The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) recently made proposed OSC Rule 33-509 Exemption from Underwriting Conflicts Disclosure Requirements (the “Rule”) to provide a permanent exemption in Ontario from the underwriting...more

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Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide for Investment Banks, Bidders and Boards, 10th edition

Davies’ Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions guide draws on our substantial cross-border M&A experience to offer guidance on both the legal framework and practical aspects of Canadian mergers and acquisitions, including critical...more

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CSA Proposes to Expand Diversity Disclosure

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are currently seeking public comment on proposed amendments and changes to the disclosure requirements for reporting issuers not listed on the TSX Venture Exchange or the Canadian...more

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The Final Countdown Is On for SEDAR+ Onboarding

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Key Takeaways for All Market Participants In Canada - - All SEDAR users are required to complete their pre-launch onboarding submissions by April 14, 2023. - SEDAR+ goes live on June 13, 2023. - Filers that miss...more

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Davies Governance Insights – September 2022

Davies Governance Insights analyzes the top trends and issues most important to Canadian public companies and provides practical guidance for boards to meet these challenges head on. ...more

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Le saviez-vous? Dix faits amusants liés au droit des valeurs mobilières

Bien que les faits amusants qui suivent concernant le droit des valeurs mobilières ne soient peut-être pas de ceux que l’on serait impatient de raconter (ou d’entendre) lors d’un dîner (vous vous souvenez de ce genre...more

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Did You Know? Ten Securities Law Fun Facts

While these fun facts may not be the ones anyone would look forward to bringing up (or hearing) at a dinner party (remember those?), the following facts about securities law may include some you did not know (or remember)....more

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OSC Extends Exemption From Underwriting Conflict Disclosure Requirements for Foreign Private Placements

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On March 1, 2022, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) made an order extending the blanket relief issued in February 2021 that provides an exemption from underwriting conflicts disclosure requirements for foreign private...more

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OSC Issues Order to Provide Exemption to Federal Financial Institutions from Non-GAAP Disclosure Requirements

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The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently made an Order to exempt reporting issuers that fall under the definition of “federal financial institution” under the Bank Act from the application of National Instrument...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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OSC Sets Out Interpretative Guidance in its Corporate Finance Branch Annual Report for 2021

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The OSC Corporate Finance Branch’s annual report provides an overview of its operational and policy work for fiscal 2021, providing timely guidance for market participants. ...more

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Les ACVM révisent leurs attentes relatives à l’information financière concernant l’activité principale

Les Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (les « ACVM ») ont publié un avis de consultation (l’Avis) dans lequel elles proposent des clarifications quant aux attentes relatives à l’information financière concernant...more

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CSA Revisits Primary Business Financial Disclosure Expectations

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has released a notice and request for comment (Notice) proposing clarifications to primary business financial disclosure expectations. The purpose is to harmonize, across CSA...more

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La CVMO allège le fardeau réglementaire des participants aux marchés des capitaux internationaux

Le 18 février 2021, la Commission des valeurs mobilières de l’Ontario (la « CVMO ») a publié la Norme de l’Ontario 33-507 Exemption from Underwriting Conflicts Disclosure Requirements (Interim Class Order) (la « norme...more

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OSC Reduces Regulatory Burden for International Capital Markets Participants

On February 18, 2021, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) issued Ontario Instrument 33-507 Exemption from Underwriting Conflicts Disclosure Requirements (Interim Class Order) (Ontario Instrument). The Ontario Instrument...more

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CSA Reports Another Small Step for Women; Still No Giant Leap for Humankind

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-309 Staff Review of Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions – Compliance with NI 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate...more

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TSX Adopts New Website, Equity Compensation Plan Disclosure Requirements

On October 19, 2017, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) announced that it has adopted, and the Ontario Securities Commission has approved, the following amendments to the TSX Company Manual: (i) the introduction of website...more

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CSA Identifies Only a Small Step for Women; No Giant Leap for Humankind

On September 28, 2016, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-308 – Staff Review of Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions – Compliance with NI 58-101 Disclosure of...more

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OSC Expects REIT Distributions Disclosure to Yield More Information

In the current low interest rate environment, yield-hungry investors have been particularly attracted to real estate investment trusts (REITs), which, as tax-efficient, flow-through investment vehicles, aim to pay regular...more

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REITs Cautioned on Disclosure Practices

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OSC Publishes Results of Review on REIT Distribution Disclosure; Excess Distributions, Non-IFRS Metrics Among Key OSC Concerns - On January 26, 2015, the Ontario Securities Commission published OSC Staff Notice 51-724...more

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OSC Proposes Disclosure Requirements Regarding Women on Boards and in Senior Management

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On July 30, 2013, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), released its proposal to require TSX-listed companies to provide disclosure with respect to women on boards and in senior management as set out in the OSC Staff...more

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