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Proposed Rules, Policies & Concept Papers



This part of the website contains a weekly overview of current rule-making, memorandum of understanding and policy-making activities at the OSC. The overview is divided into four sections:

Expected publications for comment
Instruments currently out for public comment
Public comment period closed - comments under review
Instruments with Minister for 60-Day Review and Decision





































Expected Publications for Comment
This section lists instruments that are expected to be published for comment within the next three months. This section will be updated on a quarterly basis.

Number Title Expected Publication Date
55-101 Exemptions from Certain Insider Reporting Requirements (Amendments) October 2008

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Instruments Currently Out For Public Comment
This section lists all of the rules which are currently out for public comment. You may view all of the comments submitted for each of the listed rules during the current comment period and any previous comment periods by clicking on the links provided below.

Number Rule Published Comments Close
       
 
Number Policy Published Comments Close
11-202 Process for Prospectus Reviews in Multiple Jurisdictions (Amendments) July 18, 2008 September 17, 2008
11-203 Process for Exemptive Relief Applications in Multiple Jurisdictions (Amendments) July 18, 2008 September 17, 2008
11-204 Process for Registration in Multiple Jurisdictions July 18, 2008 September 17, 2008
(Comments on the repeal of NRS are due by October 17, 2008)
 
Number Concept Paper Published Comments Close
       
 
Number Guidelines Published Comments Close
       
 
Number Other Published Comments Close
       

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Public Comment Period Closed - Comments Under Review
The public comment period for each of the rules listed in this section has closed. The comments submitted during the comment period are currently being reviewed by OSC and CSA staff. You may view all of the comments submitted for each of the listed rules during all previous comment periods by clicking on the links provided below.

Number Title Published Comment Closed
23-102 Use of Client Brokerage Commissions
Comments Received
January 11, 2008 April 10, 2008
31-102 National Registration Database
(Amendments)
Comments Received
February 29, 2008 May 29, 2008
31-103 Registration Requirements
(includes consequential amendments)
Comments Received
February 29, 2008 May 29, 2008
31-509 National Registration Database
(under the Commodity Futures Act)
February 29, 2008 May 29, 2008
33-109 Registration Information - Revocation and Replacement
February 29, 2008 May 29, 2008
33-506 Registration Information - Revocation and Replacement
(under the Commodity Futures Act)
Comments Received
February 29, 2008 May 29, 2008
45-106
45-501
Prospectus and Registration Exemptions
(includes consequential amendments)
Comments Received
February 29, 2008 May 29, 2008
51-102 Form 51-102F6 Statement of Executive Compensation
Comments Received
February 22, 2008 April 22, 2008
51-604 Defence for Misrepresentations in forward looking information
Comments Received
June 2, 2006 January 11, 2006
52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuer's Annual and Interim Filings
Comments Received
April 18, 2008 June 17, 2008
81-406 Proposed Framework for Point of Sale Disclosure for Mutual Funds and Segregated
Comments Received
June 15, 2007 October 15, 2007
 
Number Policy Published Comments Close
12-203 Issuance of a Cease Trade Order in Response to Certain Continuous Disclosure Defaults
Comments Received
March 28, 2008 May 27, 2008
 
Number Concept Paper Published Comments Close
52-402 Possible changes to Securities Rules Relating to International Financial Reporting Standards
Comments Received
February 15, 2008 April 13, 2008
 
Number Guidelines Published Comments Close
15-902 Proposed Guidelines for Executive Director's Settlements March 21, 2008 May 21, 2008
 
Number Other Published Comments Close
       

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Instruments with Minister for 60-Day Review and Decision
This section identifies all of the rules that are currently with the Minister responsible for the OSC for review and decision and indicates the final day of the Minister's 60 day review period.

Within 60 days after the Commission delivers a rule to the Minister, the Minister may approve or reject the rule, or return it to the Commission for further consideration. If the Minister does not approve, reject or return the rule, it becomes effective 15 days following the conclusion of the 60 day period unless there is a later day specified in the rule in which case the rule comes into force on that later day. You may view the version of the instrument which has been delivered to the Minister for review and decision by clicking on the links below.

Number Title Minister's Decision Required by
21-101 Marketplace Operation (Amendment) August 19, 2008
23-101 Trading Rules (Amendment) August 19, 2008
81-106 Investment Fund Continuous Disclosure (Amendment) August 19, 2008
  Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Oversight of Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada July 28, 2008

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