Women on boards: Review and discussion of new “comply or explain” disclosure requirements
As noted in the September 1, 2015 posting below, recent rule changes have required senior Canadian public companies to disclose […]
Compliance
BC Environmental Assessment Office Fees
The Province of British Columbia approved an Order in Council dated April 11, 2014 to establish environmental assessment fees in […]
TSX-V Extends Temporary Relief Measures for Private Placements
As recently announced in a Corporate Finance Bulletin and Notice to Issuers (the “Bulletin”), the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) has […]
2012 Mining Report British Columbia Securities Commission
On January 24, 2013, the BC Securities Commission issued a report (the “2012 Mining Report”) with respect to disclosure and […]
Amendments to the TSX Company Manual and Amendments to the TSX Rule Book
Ara Basmadjian, articling student, assisted in the preparation of this article. On October 11, 2012, the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) […]
TSX Requests Comments on Majority Voting Policy – Proposed Amendments to Part IV of the Company Manual
On October 4, 2012, the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) released a request for comments on proposed amendments to Part IV […]
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published CSA Notice of Republication and Request for Comment Regarding Proposed National Instrument 51-103 Ongoing Governance and Disclosure Requirements for Venture Issuers
On July 29, 2011, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) published for comment a proposed rule and rule amendments (collectively, the […]
Definition of Preliminary Economic Assessments Clarified
The Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) published Staff Notice 43-307 Mining Technical Reports – Preliminary Economic Assessments, which is intended to […]
OSC Focuses on Improvements to the Director Election Process in its 2012 Annual Report
Shaira Nanji, articling student, assisted in the preparation of this article. The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently released its 2012 […]
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published CSA Notice 45-310 Update on CSA Staff Consultation Note 45-401 Review of Minimum Amount and Accredited Investor Exemptions
On November 10, 2011, CSA staff published CSA Staff Consultation Note 45-401 Review of Minimum Amount and Accredited Investor Exemptions […]
TSX Provides Guidance on Normal Course Issuer Bids
On June 8, 2012, the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) published a staff notice (the “Notice”) aimed at providing guidance to […]
TSX, TSX-V and BVC Execute Memorandum of Understanding
On June 7, 2012, the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (“BVC”), Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), and TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) […]