OSC Perspectives
OSC provides guidance to issuers for improving going concern disclosure
December 14, 2010 - A new tool is available to help issuers comply with disclosure of going concern risks in their filings with the OSC. Staff Notice 52-719 Going Concern Disclosure Review gives ... Read more
Improving executive compensation disclosure for investors
November 19, 2010 - Proposed enhancements to Canada’s executive compensation disclosure requirements aim to help improve the information that investors receive from public companies regarding compensation decisions and practices. Read more
Certification compliance: New resource for reporting issuers
October 15, 2010 - An additional resource to help issuers and their certifying officers comply with requirements for regulatory filings ... Read more
Canada’s IFRS transition approaches, presents opportunities for businesses
October 1, 2010 - The deadline for reporting issuers and registrants to transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is quickly approaching. Read more
OSC seeks new members to serve on its Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee
September 15, 2010 - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is requesting applications for members to serve two-year terms on its Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee (CDAC). Read more
CSA review shows disclosure improving on IFRS transition
August 16, 2010 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published Staff Notice 52-326 IFRS Transition Disclosure Review ... Read more
CSA publishes proposed amendments to mutual fund regulations
June 25, 2010 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published for comment proposed amendments to National Instrument 81-102 Mutual Funds and related instruments, aimed at updating existing... Read more
CSA publishes frequently asked questions about order protection and locked and crossed markets
June 25, 2010 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published Frequently Asked Questions about the Order Protection Rule and Intentionally Locked and Crossed Markets – Part 6 of... Read more
OSC updates registrant section of its website
May 28, 2010 - The OSC has redesigned the Information for Dealers, Advisers and Investment Fund Managers section of its website to provide firms and individuals with more... Read more
CSA seeks comment on proposed update to mining disclosure rules
April 26, 2010 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published for comment a proposal to repeal and replace the rules that govern disclosure by mining companies in... Read more
CSA publishes proposed amendments for communication with beneficial owners
April 9, 2010 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published for comment amendments to National Instrument 54-101 Communication with Beneficial Owners of Securities of... Read more
CSA publishes proposed amendments to scholarship plan disclosure for investors
March 24, 2010 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published for comment amendments to current requirements relating to scholarship plan disclosure. This represents the first phase... Read more
CSA issues relief orders related to national registration regime
March 4, 2010 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published six orders providing relief from certain provisions of the new registration regime introduced ... Read more
Greater disclosure needed on IFRS transition, OSC review reveals
February 10, 2010 - The Ontario Securities Commission recently published Staff Notice 52-718 IFRS Transition Disclosure Review, which revealed ... Read more
CSA updates frequently asked questions on new registration regime
February 5, 2010 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published additional FAQs relating to the new registration regime ... Read more
Canadian securities regulators announce new insider reporting regime
January 27, 2010 - On January 22, 2010, the Canadian Securities Administrators unveiled ... Read more
CSA publishes frequently asked questions on new registration regime
January 15, 2010 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published CSA Staff Notice 31-313 – NI 31-103 Registration Requirements ... Read more
Dark Pools, Dark Orders, and Other Developments in Market Structure in Canada - consultation paper out for public comment
October 8, 2009 - On September 30, 2009, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) ... Read more
