A Foreign Affair at Home Not Abroad – Canada to Consult on the Merits of a Foreign Agent Registry
Jan 9, 2023Canada announces that consultations on a possible "foreign agent registry" will begin soon. What is that and how is it different from a lobbying law?
Raising Money with the Offering Memorandum Prospectus Exemption: CSA Adopts Additional Requirements with a Focus on Real Estate Issuers and Collective Investment Vehicles
Jan 9, 2023The CSA recently announced the adoption of amendments to the offering memorandum exemption in National Instrument 45-106 and the Companion Policy to NI 45-106.
Quebec Environmental Law : Overview of Key Developments to Follow in 2023
Jan 6, 2023Environmental law has experienced a strong momentum in recent years and we expect that 2023 will be no exception. This short article presents some of the key developments to follow in this area in Quebec.
Not So Independent: What Businesses Need To Know About Terminating “Dependent” Contractors
Jan 3, 2023Firing a contractor is not as easy or straightforward as it seems. Depending on the relationship, a contractor can be deemed to be an employee. Find out why.
Mind the (Non-)GAAP: Review of Financial Measures Disclosure Under NI 52-112
Dec 23, 2022An overview of the common deficiencies flagged by the CSA with respect to issuers' compliance with disclosure requirements under NI 52-112 and CP 52-112.
Transparency Register Requirements for Private Ontario Corporations To Maintain Register Of Individuals With “Significant Control” Coming January 2023
Dec 23, 2022Effective January 1, 2023, private corporations in Ontario must prepare and maintain a register of individuals with "significant control" of the corporation.
Sanctions Pivot: Canada Seeks Forfeiture of Russian-Owned Assets to Fund Reconstruction of Ukraine and Adds Oil Price-Cap Restrictions
Dec 22, 2022Canada, in a first for G7 states, seeks seizure & forfeiture of sanctioned oligarch's assets for use in compensation & reconstruction of Ukraine.
The Quick and Dirty on Amendments Impacting Low-Risk and Contaminated Projects Under Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulation
Dec 21, 2022Phase Two of Ontario's Excess Soil Regulation which comes into force on January 1, 2023 was recently amended to narrow the scope of reporting requirements.
CSA and IIROC Seek Stakeholder Feedback on Regulatory Framework for Short Selling
Dec 19, 2022The CSA and IIROC jointly published Staff Notice 23-329 which reviews the current regulatory requirements and initiatives with respect to short selling.
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