On March 23, 2020, the staff at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) issued Staff Notice 2020-0002, which provides guidance on further measures the TSX is undertaking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the TSX...more
The OTC Markets Group published this week proposed amendments to the OTCQX Rules for U.S. Companies, U.S. Banks and International Companies. The rules will become effective on December 12, 2019; comments will be accepted...more
With the listing on May 24th of Canopy Growth Corporation (Canopy) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), both NASDAQ and the NYSE have permitted Canadian cannabis companies to trade on their respective exchanges. Canopy, the...more
On December 15, 2016, the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) published amended Policy 5.2 – Changes of Business and Reverse Takeovers of the TSX Venture Exchange Corporate Finance Manual (Policy 5.2). The amendments to Policy 5.2...more
While market uncertainty and volatility have affected other sectors of Canadian capital markets, the Canadian Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation (SPAC) market has continued to thrive in the second part of 2015. Since...more
Where Qualified Dividend Treatment Is Important, Serious Consideration Should Be Given to Ensuring the Company Is Eligible for Treaty Benefits Before Taking It Public. Dividends generally are taxed at ordinary income...more