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CSA Invites Comments On Process Refinements And An Oversight Model For A Proposed Dispute Resolution Service For Investor Complaints

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are asking for comments on a proposed framework to oversee an independent dispute resolution service with binding authority for resolving investor complaints.

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Bennett Jones LLP

The Investment Fund Rules Book

The Canadian investment fund industry is regulated by, among other things, a number of National Instruments. The Investment Fund Rules Book, prepared by members of BLG's...

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Understanding The CSA's OBSI Reform Proposal

Canada's investment landscape is on the cusp of transformation in how disputes between investors and their dealers are resolved.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Developments In Private Credit: Key Takeaways From Recent Conferences

Global private credit markets are experiencing growth as lenders respond to volatility in debt markets. Recently, Torys' Private Credit team attended the Markets Group Private Credit Canada Conference...

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Torys LLP

CSA Announce Measures To Boost Competitiveness Of Canadian Capital Markets

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Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

Co-investment Trends In 2025: Continuation Vehicles, Warehousing Costs And Fees

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Torys LLP

Expanded Enforcement Powers: Is CIRO Now Exercising 'Statutory' Powers?

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Québec Amendments Affecting Financial Sector Aim To Harmonize With Other Canadian Jurisdictions

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

From Red Flags To Repercussions: What CCOs And UDPs Need To Know About The New Landscape Of Gatekeeper Obligations

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

FINTRAC Publishes Bulletin On Financial Activities Linked To Suspected Evasion Of Counter Proliferation-Related Sanctions

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Goodmans LLP

ONCA Clarifies When Lenders Must Consider Undue Influence In Special Relationships

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Aird & Berlis LLP

A Fair Share: OSC Finalizes Framework To Return Disgorged Funds To Harmed Investors

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Cassels

Overview And Analysis Of The CLARITY Act

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McMillan LLP

L'Autorité des marchés financiers encadre l'utilisation de l'IA par les institutions financières, y compris les assureurs

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Appointing Someone To Make Health Care Decisions If You Become Unable To

Canada Healthcare

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McKercher LLP

Implications Of The GENIUS Act On Stablecoins In Canada

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

How Are Professional Poker Winnings Taxed In Canada? Taxable Business Income And Non-Taxable Hobbies: Fournier-Giguère V. Canada Et. Al., 2025 FCA 112

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Tokenized Carbon Credits: How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Carbon Markets

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Ontario Court Comments On AI Competency

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Capital Adequacy/BASEL

Episode 75: From Idea To Impact: The Power Of Storytelling In Startup Growth (Podcast)

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them.

Canada Commercial

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Dentons

Mise À Jour Du Secteur Financier : Lignes Directrices Du BSIF Et Consultations De Paiements Canada

Les mises à jour réglementaires des services financiers du mois de février se sont concentrées sur la préparation économique et l'innovation dans le secteur des technologies financières.

Canada Technology

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Fasken (French)

Financial Services Update: OSFI Guidelines And Payments Canada Consultation

February updates to financial services regulation have emphasized economic readiness and fintech innovation.

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Fasken

OSFI Releases Updated Guideline On Climate Risk Management

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Canada's Regulatory Regime Does Not Disadvantage U.S. Banks

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Torys LLP

OSFI Issues Updates For Mortgage Qualifying Rate, Culture Risk And Funding

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Fasken

Le BSIF publie des mises à jour concernant le taux admissible minimal applicable aux prêts hypothécaires, le risque lié à la culture et les liquidités

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Fasken (French)

OSFI 2023 – 2024 Annual Report: Major Developments At A Glance

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McMillan LLP

OSFI Releases Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024

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Goodmans LLP

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Debt Capital Markets

The CRA Issues A New 'Income Tax Folio' On How Shareholder Loans And Debts Are Treated

In April 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issued the Income Tax Folio S3-F1-C1, Shareholder Loans and Debts, which can be relied upon as the accurate summary of the CRA's interpretation regarding subsection 15(2) of the Income Tax Act (ITA) and its related provisions.

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

When The CRA Says, "No": Exploring Judicial Review For Denied Taxpayer Relief From Penalties, Interest Payments On Tax Debt

Dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can often feel like navigating a complex maze.

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Understanding The CSA's OBSI Reform Proposal

Canada's investment landscape is on the cusp of transformation in how disputes between investors and their dealers are resolved.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Developments In Private Credit: Key Takeaways From Recent Conferences

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Torys LLP

OSC Adopts New Framework To Distribute Funds From Disgorgement Orders To Harmed Investors

Canada Litigation

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

A Fair Share: OSC Finalizes Framework To Return Disgorged Funds To Harmed Investors

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Cassels

Overview And Analysis Of The CLARITY Act

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McMillan LLP

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Guide To Business And Personal Tax Debt Forgiveness From CRA

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Stablecorp Raises $2.5 Million For QCAD Stablecoin

Canada Technology

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Goodmans LLP

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Corporate Finance

Defensive Tactics – Public Interest Powers Of Securities Regulatory Authorities Continue To Evolve – The Fibrek Decision

In what has been one of the most litigated and acrimonious takeover bids of the past year, the Bureau de décision et de révision (Québec) (the "Bureau") exercised its public interest discretionary power to cease trade the issuance of shares by Fibrek Inc. ("Fibrek") to a "white knight".

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McMillan LLP

In Brief - Canadian Legislative Framework Introduced For Covered Bonds

On April 26, 2012 the Canadian government introduced legislation which provides a framework for the issuance of covered bonds by Canadian financial institutions.

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Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

First Phase Of CSA’s Investment Fund "Modernization Project" Comes Into Force April 30

On April 30, 2012, amendments (the Amendments) will be made to the following National Instruments as part of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) project to modernize the product regulation of publicly offered investment funds (the Modernization Project):

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Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

CSA Issues Prospectus Disclosure Guidance For Issuers With Short-Term Liquidity Concerns Or Raising Insufficient Proceeds

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Dentons

New Regulatory Regime For Credit Rating Organizations

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Bennett Jones LLP

Intellectual Property Issues In Corporate-Commercial Transactions

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Field LLP

Proposed Amendments To The Society Act (BC)

Canada Commercial

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DLA Piper

On-line Sales Of Insurance Products: Where Does Quebec Stand?

Canada Commercial

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Fasken

ISDA Master Agreement, Section 2(a)(iii): Interpretation By The English Court Of Appeal

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Charges, Mortgages, Indemnities

Court Of Appeal Summaries (July 21-25, 2025)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of July 21-25, 2025. It was a light week.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (July 14-18, 2025)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of July 14-18, 2025. It was a full week that highlighted decisions in family and estates law.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Coentreprises : Considérations en matière de financement et pièges potentiels

Si vous êtes un investisseur, un promoteur ou un prêteur dans une coentreprise qui se propose de financer le bien immobilier faisant l'objet de la coentreprise...

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Equitable Subrogation: A Shield Against Unjust Enrichment In Mortgage Priority Disputes

Canada Real Estate

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Robins Appleby LLP

Lawyer Did Not Breach Standard Of Care By Following Instructions Of Client's Agent (Shortreed Joint Venture Ltd. v Guvi)

Canada Litigation

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Bill C-2: Canada's Crusade To Reform AML And Enhance FINTRAC Powers

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

7 Ways To Build Your Book With Millennials And Gen Z

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Babin Bessner Spry LLP

Federal Government Announces Reforms To Mortgage Rules – Is It Enough?

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Can Plans And Specifications Used To Obtain Permits And Authorizations Give Rise To A Legal Hypothec?

Canada Real Estate

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Miller Thomson LLP

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Latest Videos

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Arrangements With Third-Party Creditors: No Interest Letters vs PPSA Estoppel Letters (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Real Estate Joint Ventures For Investors: Liquidity Provisions (Video)

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Torys LLP

News And Insights From Osler's Market-Leading Financial Services Group – November 2023 (Video)

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Financing For Tech Companies In Today's Lending Environment (Video)

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Designing A Solid Security Package: Security Agreements (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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