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Federal consumer code for banks — proposed Bank Act amendments

On October 25, 2016, the Canadian federal government introduced Bill C-29, Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2 (the Bill). If enacted, the Bill...

Contested private placements under the new take-over bid regime: the Dolly Varden decision

On October 24, 2016, the OSC and BCSC issued their joint reasons relating to the proposed private placement undertaken by Dolly Varden Silver...

Significant corporate governance changes in proposed amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act

The Canadian federal government recently introduced Bill C-25: An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act et al. The proposed amendments...

TSX provides guidance regarding the pricing of acquisition financing transactions

Some market participants may not be aware that the Toronto Stock Exchange, for years, has been scrutinizing the practice of launching and announcing...

Canadian Securities Administrators propose a regulatory framework for offering hedge funds to the public

The Canadian Securities Administrators proposed a regulatory framework for offering hedge funds to the public. The Proposal introduces a framework...

B.C.’s Franchises Act to come into force on February 1, 2017

On October 3, 2016, the Province of British Columbia released the long-awaited disclosure regulation made under the Franchises Act, and has set...

Is there a new “AllStar” standard for franchise disclosure?

AllStar Wings is one of the most important decisions on disclosure in the past decade. Learn why.

Decision to approve Pacific Northwest LNG facility a boost to industry

The Liberal government’s decision to approve the Pacific Northwest LNG Project demonstrates that the federal government is prepared to make...

Rethinking plan design & funding: pension innovation in Canada

A summary of some of the recent legislative changes made to facilitate pension design changes and innovation.

Employment issues during an economic downturn

This presentation outlines a variety of employment matters that may arise during an economic downturn and helps arm businesses with the strategic...