On March 8, 2018, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for a 90-day comment period ending June 6, 2018, proposed changes aimed at substantially harmonizing the regulatory framework for syndicated mortgages in Canada. These changes are detailed in the proposed amendments to National Instrument 45-106…
On February 14, 2018, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) published for comment BC Notice 28/01, Notice and Request for Comment Consulting on the Securities Law Framework for Fintech Regulation (the Notice), with the aim of understanding the nature and growth of the financial technology…
On January 20, 2018, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) published proposed changes to OSC Policy 15-601, The Whistleblower Program (“Policy”) for a 60-day comment period, ending March 20, 2018 (“Notice”). The Notice clarifies the role of in-house counsel and the exceptions from ineligibility so they…
Congratulations to Barbara Hendrickson for her appointment to the Securities Advisory Committee (SAC). Barbara is one of four new members that the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently announced who will be participating on its Securities Advisory Committee for the next three years. The SAC provides advice…
The Lawyer’s Daily, spoke to Barbara Hendrickson of BAX Securities Law and other firms with strong technology practices about what their predictions were for the upcoming year in legal tech. Here’s the link to the article that includes Barbara’s comments and predictions on blockchain as…
On November 28, 2017, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) adopted its final rule regarding distributions outside Canada, OSC Rule 72-503 – Distributions Outside Canada (The Final Rule), including Form 72-503F Report of Distributions Outside Canada (The Final Form), and Companion Policy 72-503 Distributions Outside Canada…