The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently published Insights on the OSC Staff’s Approach to Sustainable Finance (the SF Insights), which builds on the work the regulator has done around sustainable finance and sets its approach for the coming years. The approach is shaped by the…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is publishing for a 90-day comment period ending February 17, 2024, proposed amendments to: National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations (proposed amendments to NI 51-102) and proposed changes to: Companion Policy 51-102CP Continuous Disclosure Obligations, and Companion Policy 54-101CP to…
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently published its Summary Report for Investment Fund and Structured Product Issuers (The Summary Report), which provides an overview of key activities undertaken by the Investment Management division in fiscal 2023-2024. The Summary Report is intended as a resource for…
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently published OSC Consultation Paper 81-737 Opportunity to Improve Retail Investor Access to Long-Term Assets through Investment Fund Product Structures (The Consultation Paper). The Consultation Paper sets out a framework proposal (the Proposal) to facilitate investment opportunities in long-term illiquid…
Toronto, November 11, 2024: BAX Securities Law is pleased to announce that the firm has resumed its sponsorship of the Toronto Business Lawyers Association (TBLA) networking and business development monthly meetings. Barbara Hendrickson, Managing Partner of BAX Securities Law, is pleased to invite friends and colleagues…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published Coordinated Blanket Order 96-932 Re Temporary Exemptions from Certain Derivatives Data Reporting Requirements (the Blanket Order), which became effective October 31, 2024. The Blanket Orders provide immediate exemptions market participants (end users) prior to the July 25th, 2025, effective…
The Government of Canada recently introduced Proposed Draft Regulations to limit greenhouse gas pollution from oil and gas production. The Proposed Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations and Proposed Regulations Amending the Output-Based Pricing System Regulations (the Proposed Draft Regulations) work by…
Participating Canadian securities regulatory authorities have published the results the tenth annual review of disclosures relating to women on boards and in executive officer positions, CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 58-317 Review of Disclosure Regarding Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions (Year 10 Report) The…
Barbara Hendrickson, Founder and Managing Partner of BAX Securities Law, is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers™ has recognized BAX Securities Law in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Canada. The Canadian Best Lawyers™ rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal…
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has published new anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism requirements (the new requirements) for the mortgage industry in Canada as stated under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Finance Act (PCMLTFA) (the Act) and its…