Government attitude and definition -
As in many countries, the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Canada is divided among various levels of government and administrative agencies, depending on the nature of the activity...more
11/2/2022
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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
On October 12, 2022, Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd. (CCML) was approved as a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), the Canadian SRO for investment dealers. This is the first...more
Proposed amendments are intended to reduce regulatory burden by aligning over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives data reporting requirements with international standards developed by the Committee on Payments and Market...more
7/5/2022
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Executive Summary -
The steps that the Canadian government has recently taken under the Emergencies Act in relation to blockades that are stated to be occurring in places throughout Canada pose significant compliance...more
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
Introduction -
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recently published its 2022 updates to its benchmark proxy voting policies. The policies will govern ISS’ voting recommendations for shareholder meetings held on or...more
12/16/2021
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