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The Standing Committee on Industry and Technology Issues Report on Blockchain
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Technology has issued its report, Blockchain Technology: Cryptocurrencies and Beyond. The 62-page report examines the ways that blockchain technology is already changing the digital landscape and providing...
Canadian Securities Regulators Welcomes Developments Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has welcomed two new developments in the field of Climate-Related Disclosure. The first, on June 26th, is the publication by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)’s first two sustainability disclosure...
BAX Announcement – July 13, 2023
BAX Securities Law is pleased to announce that Barbara Hendrickson has been appointed to a second two year term with the BCSC Fintech Advisory Forum. The Forum is made up of financial technology (fintech) industry professionals and experts and advises BCSC staff on...
OSC Publishes OSC Staff Notice 52-724 Considerations for Public Accounting Firms in Developing Internal Ethics Policies and Procedures
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has published a report aimed at guiding public accounting firms to develop and implement robust internal ethical policies and procedures (OSC Staff Notice 52-724, Considerations for Public Accounting Firms in Developing Internal...
CSA Exempts Certain Filing Requirements During SEDAR+ Launch
Participating members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are issuing exemptions from certain filing requirements (the blanket orders) due to delays in the implementation of SEDAR+. The CSA now expects the launch date to be July 25, 2023, with a...
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