by Barbara Hendrickson | Nov 21, 2024
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...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Nov 12, 2024
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....
by Barbara Hendrickson | Nov 12, 2024
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...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Nov 11, 2024
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...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Nov 11, 2024
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...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Nov 8, 2024
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...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Nov 4, 2024
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...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Nov 4, 2024
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...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Oct 17, 2024
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...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Oct 17, 2024
“One need not look further than the headlines to realize the anti-money and anti-terrorist financing are becoming the focus of increased regulatory scrutiny.” Please join Barbara Hendrickson of BAX Securities Law and Natalie Ochrym and Claude Baksh of Grace Compliance...
