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CSA Update Guidance on Virtual Shareholder Meetings

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) provided initial guidance on virtual shareholder meetings in February 2022 to: (i) assist reporting issuers in fulfilling their obligations under securities legislation; and (ii)...more

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The Informed Board - Winter 2024

The oversight obligations of boards continue to expand. Recent enforcement actions and new laws in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and supply chains create new challenges for boards, as we explain in this...more

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BCSC Guidance on Joint Actors in Proxy Contests and Early Warning Disclosure Requirements

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On December 22, 2023, the British Columbia Securities Commission (the BCSC) rendered a decision in NorthWest Copper Corp. (Re) clarifying when parties are considered to be “acting jointly or in concert” and the appropriate...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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New CSA Exemption Relating to Proxy Requirements For Uncontested Director Elections

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Clarity for CBCA Incorporated Reporting Issuers On January 31, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published an exemption (the Exemption) for reporting issuers incorporated under the Canada Business...more

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Ontario’s New Transparency Register: Getting Your OBCA Corporation Ready for January 1, 2023

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Under new rules in force as of January 1, 2023, private corporations incorporated or continued under Ontario’s Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) will be required to maintain a register (“Transparency Register”) of...more

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Highlights of Canada’s Latest Legislative Tax Proposals

The Department of Finance recently released a package of materials containing potential changes to the Canadian tax system (Tax Proposals). The materials, released on August 9, 2022, include draft amendments to the Income Tax...more

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Proxy Season 2022: Considerations for Better Disclosure

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Proxy season is once again upon us! When preparing proxy materials in 2022, issuers should focus on meaningful engagement with shareholders and integrating environmental and social disclosure into their circulars and other...more

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Indications des ACVM quant à l’information que doivent publier les fonds d’investissement au sujet des facteurs ESG

Les Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (les « ACVM ») ont fourni des indications sur les pratiques des fonds d’investissement en matière de publication d’information sur les considérations entourant les facteurs...more

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CSA Publishes Guidance on ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published guidance for investment fund issuers with respect to disclosure related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, particularly funds whose...more

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Ontario Announces New Beneficial Ownership Regime to Fight Illicit Financial Activities

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On November 4, 2021, Ontario’s 2021 Fall Economic Statement announced an intention to address tax evasion, money laundering and other illicit financial activities by amending Ontario’s Business Corporations Act to require...more

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Government of Canada Publishes First Report on Diversity Disclosure

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On April 7, 2021, the Government of Canada published Diversity of Boards of Directors and Senior Management of Federal Distributing Corporations. The report is the first report on the effect of the government's efforts to...more

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Proposed Changes to the CBCA: Directors Duties and Disclosure Obligations

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On April 8, 2019, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-97, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2019 and other measures, which includes proposed changes to the Canada...more

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New Rules for CBCA Companies

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Companies incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) will need to consider new rules regarding director elections, diversity disclosure, shareholder communications and other matters....more

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Upcoming Policy Projects Aimed at Reducing Regulatory Burden on Canadian Public Companies

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced on March 27, 2018, the initiation of six policy projects aimed at reducing regulatory burdens for non-investment fund reporting issuers. The announcement comes after...more

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