The Canadian Securities Administrators published guidance regarding the securities law implications of initial coin offerings and initial token offerings.
The Toronto Stock Exchange proposed allowing issuers to issue additional shares beyond the amount for which they have already obtained shareholder approval for use as consideration for the acquisition of a public company.
The Canadian Securities Administrators issued a staff notice intended to provide an update on an initiative aimed at identifying areas of Canadian securities legislation where the regulatory burden for non-investment fund reporting issuers could be reduced.
Effective April 1, 2018, TSX-listed issuers will be required to make available on their websites certain documents ordinarily filed on SEDAR, together with additional policies and governance documents.
The British Columbia Securities Commission summarized the results of their fintech outreach activities and sought input on potential regulatory action to clarify and modernize securities laws in British Columbia.
The Canadian Securities Administrators published a notice setting out current disclosure requirements for participants in the Canadian capital markets with U.S. marijuana-related activities.
McGill University released a study which we think confirms that the legal services industry is ripe for disruption. According to the study, very little innovation is taking place at traditional Canadian law firms.
This blog post highlights some preliminary matters to consider in connection with the initial public offering of a junior mining company on the TSX Venture Exchange or the Canadian Securities Exchange.
The TSX Venture Exchange implemented amendments to confirm unpublished policies and working practices in relation to reverse takeover and change of business transactions.