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Osler Update June 17, 2020

B.C.’s new legislation on benefit companies

As of June 30, 2020, for-profit businesses that are committed to conducting business in a responsible and sustainable way will be able to demonstrate...

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Osler Update June 8, 2020

Amendments to “at-the-market” equity offerings a welcome change

On June 4, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators approved amendments to National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions and Companion...

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Osler Update April 15, 2020

At-the-market distributions – Flexible public financing tool for volatile markets and market rebound positioning

During these uncertain times, at-the-market (ATM) distributions can be one of the best ways for both Canadian and U.S. public issuers to raise...

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At-the-market distributions – Flexible public financing tool for volatile markets and market rebound positioning
Blog March 23, 2020

Adapting litigation rules to COVID-19: Suspension of limitation periods and deadlines and other temporary changes to processes and access to redress

Governments have announced the suspension of non-urgent hearings, and the closure of courts across Canada. Measures are being implemented that impact...

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Adapting litigation rules to COVID-19: Suspension of limitation periods and deadlines and other temporary changes to processes and access to redress
Osler Update February 12, 2020

ASC clarifies expectations relating to production disclosure by oil and gas issuers

In its annual Oil and Gas Review published on December 23, 2019, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) highlighted concerns related to production...

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Osler Update December 20, 2019

Canadian government delays implementation of employee stock option proposals

On December 19, the Minister of Finance announced that, although the government intends to move forward with the employee stock option proposals from...

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Canadian government delays implementation of employee stock option proposals
Osler Update December 13, 2019

Key developments in capital markets regulatory and white-collar defence

The year was marked by regulatory, legislative and political activity that significantly impacted the white-collar and capital markets regulatory...

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Osler Update December 13, 2019

Less is more: SEC works to simplify disclosure and other U.S. developments

In March, the SEC took steps to modernize and simplify the disclosure requirements for registration statements and periodic reports, with new rules...

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Osler Update December 5, 2019

SEC proposes amendments to proxy rules applying to proxy advisory firms

In November 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued proposed amendments to its proxy rules to regulate certain of the...

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Osler Update November 26, 2019

FINTRAC updates guidance regarding identity verification methods permitted under amendments to anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations

Updated FINTRAC guidance on identity verification indicates that reporting entities are expected to use software or other technological tools to...

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