Structured Finance, Derivatives & Securitization

Secured Lending in Canada: A Guide for U.S. Lenders

A guide to secured lending in Canada; summarizes regulatory matters, tax, security, insolvency and restructuring issues in Canada.

Jun 1, 2023

Registration Roundup: The Development of Securities Regulation of Crypto Trading Platforms (CTPs) in Canada

The Canadian Securities Administrators have continued to develop the securities regulatory framework applicable to crypto trading platforms.

May 17, 2023

Canada’s Budget 2023: Compromise and Competition – Climate, Carbon and CCfDs

An update on Canada’s Budget 2023 and the future of carbon contracts for differences (CCfDs) in Canada.

Mar 29, 2023

Reporting Refreshed: Amendments Proposed to Harmonize Canadian Derivatives Reporting Rules

Canadian securities regulators propose changes to enhance derivatives data reporting.

Jul 12, 2022

June 28, 2024 – CDOR will be no more

CDOR to cease being published after June 28, 2024; Term CORRA to be potentially created; market participants need to prepare for end of CDOR now.

Jun 21, 2022

Conduct Completed? CSA Publishes Third Draft of Derivatives Business Conduct Rule

Analysis of the Third Draft of Proposed National Instrument 93-101 Derivatives: Business Conduct.

Feb 9, 2022

Mandatory Vaccination Policy: “Reasonable, Enforceable”

A labour arbitrator upheld an employer’s mandatory vaccination policy, finding the policy to be reasonable and enforceable.

Nov 11, 2021

Marketing Cryptocurrency Platforms in Canada

McMillan comments on joint securities administrator and IIROC guidance on cryptocurrency platform marketing.

Oct 29, 2021

CSA Propose Standardized and Reinforced Climate-Related Disclosure — Primer on Proposed National Instrument NI 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters

McMillan Bulletin Proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters Canadian Securities Administrators Climate Change Disclosure

Oct 25, 2021

Canadian Regulatory Direction and Pressure for Cryptocurrency Platforms

Canadian regulators affirm their position on 'crypto trading platforms' through CSA Staff Notice 21-329 and subsequent enforcement action.

Jul 7, 2021

The Cessation of the 6-month and 12-month CDOR Tenors

Refinitiv announced that the calculation and publication of the 6-month and 12-month tenors of CDOR would cease indefinitely effective as of May 17, 2021.

Dec 17, 2020

‘But to What Effect?’ The Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies the Anti-deprivation Rule in Chandos

The authors discussion of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Chandos Construction affirming the anti-deprivation rule and consider its implications

Nov 16, 2020

Alberta’s New Liability Management Framework: A Teaser of What’s Coming

Government of Alberta announces changes to the regulatory regime that governs oil and gas liabilities.

Aug 4, 2020

Unbearable Lite-ness: Lenders’ Remedies in the Age of Missing Covenants

The author discusses the recent trend toward borrower-friendly loan documents and the remedies available to lenders in Canada.

Mar 23, 2020

Amendments to the CCAA, BIA and CBCA Now in Force

Authors discuss changes in 2019 to Canadian corporate and restructuring statutes and their possible implications for insolvency practice in Canada

Nov 19, 2019

Canadian Corporate & Restructuring Legislation: Changes Could be on the Way

Bill C-97 (the “Bill”) was introduced in Parliament to implement the federal budget tabled by the Liberal government on March 19, 2019.

May 10, 2019

Proposed CSA Derivatives Registration Rule Part 1 – Who Must Register

On April 19, 2018, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") published new draft rules governing the registration of derivatives market participants.

May 28, 2018

Introducing Liquid Alternatives: Game changer for Canadian hedge funds

Nov 9, 2016

Conduct Controlled: CSA Proposes Derivatives Business Conduct Rules

Apr 26, 2016

Early Warning Enhancements

Mar 4, 2016

For The Times They Are A-Changin: Canadian Regulators Adopt Fundamental Changes to the Take-over Bid Regime

Mar 3, 2016

Time to Make it Clear, Part III: CSA Republishes Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Rules for Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of OTC Derivatives

Mar 2, 2016

Carrying the Tune: OSC Whistleblower Program Coming Soon

Feb 24, 2016

Approaching Harmonization: Reporting to Go Live Across Canada

Feb 2, 2016

Mind Your Margin: OSFI Releases Draft Guideline on Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Derivatives

Oct 28, 2015

Shrink-wrapped: Why foreign issuers may still require a Canadian wrapper

Sep 17, 2015

SPACs, The “New” Private Equity Vehicle in Canada – An Asset Class of $800M and Growing

SPACs, The "New" Private Equity Vehicle in Canada – An Asset Class of $800M and Growing

Jun 30, 2015

Certain Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemption for Start-ups

Jun 6, 2015

Certain Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemption for Start-ups

Jun 6, 2015

Certain Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemption for Start-ups

Jun 6, 2015

British Columbia Securities Commission Seeks to Limit Exercise of Public Interest Power in the Enforcement Context

May 20, 2015

The Federal Budget: What Financial Institutions Need to Know

May 9, 2015

IIROC Announces Priorities for Up Coming Year

Apr 30, 2015

Confidentiality Protections Squashed by SEC

Apr 29, 2015

CSA Adopts Amendments to Accredited Investor and Minimum Amount Investment Prospectus Exemptions Managed Accounts are now Accredited Investors for Investment Funds in Ontario

CSA Adopts Amendments to Accredited Investor and Minimum Amount Investment Prospectus Exemptions
Managed Accounts are now Accredited Investors for Investment Funds in Ontario

Feb 24, 2015