Les Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (ACVM) ont publié aujourd’hui leur Revue de l’année, qui fait état des progrès réalisés durant le premier exercice visé par leur Plan d’affaires 2025-2028 : https://ow.ly/lx6v50ZATVP
The CSA has published its 2025-2026 Year in Review, highlighting progress made during the first year of its 2025-2028 Business Plan, including work to support competitive capital markets, reduce regulatory burden and maintain investor protection. Read more: https://ow.ly/5if450ZAU3M
The Black Employee Network (BEN) welcomed Chantil Goring and Astra Glynn for a session on Carnival’s history and cultural significance. Employees explored its roots, traditions, and meaning before creating Carnival-inspired headpieces in a fun, hands-on activity.
Reminder that comments are due by October 21, 2026, on proposed amendments to the listed issuer financing exemption (LIFE). The CSA is seeking feedback on proposed changes to codify higher capital-raising limits and streamline the exemption: https://ow.ly/4s6T50ZxJo5
Reminder: Submit your comments on potential ways to modernize securities legislation for public companies. The CSA is seeking feedback on issuer classification, financial reporting, private placement hold periods and material change reporting. Comments due Nov. 13, 2026: https://ow.ly/Qzb650ZtZFb
Reminder that comments are due by August 12, 2026, on proposed amendments to the issuer bid, take-over bid and beneficial ownership reporting regimes. The CSA is seeking feedback on proposed changes designed to enhance and modernize these regulatory frameworks in Canada: ow.ly/CO8J50ZwKN7
Les ACVM mettent en garde les Canadiens contre une fraude à l’investissement dans laquelle des escrocs se font passer pour l’Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) afin de réclamer des frais pour récupérer des fonds: https://ow.ly/BPKS50ZwjPl
The CSA is warning Canadians about an ongoing investment fraud involving the impersonation of Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP), a Swiss private bank and asset manager: Read the full CSA investor alert: https://ow.ly/athO50ZwjHF
Observed annually on August 1, Emancipation Day marks the abolition of slavery across the British Empire in 1834. It is a time to reflect, learn, and honour the enduring contributions of Black communities who have shaped Canadian society.
Please note that our offices are closed on Monday, August 3 and will reopen on Tuesday, August 4. Enjoy the long weekend!
Check out the latest edition of OSC Guide: https://ow.ly/3UT450ZuGGN Subscribe to OSC Guide if you haven't already to stay informed on the latest OSC updates: https://ow.ly/tzmO50ZsZWS
Les Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (ACVM) et l’Organisme canadien de réglementation des investissements (OCRI) ont publié l’Avis 81-339 En Savoir Plus: https://ow.ly/S6pi50ZujzI
The CSA and CIRO have issued Staff Notice 81-339, providing guidance on industry practices relating to the marketing and sale of ETFs that are listed on a foreign exchange but not also on a Canadian exchange. Read the full news release: https://ow.ly/Uox750ZujwL
The OSC's latest crypto asset survey of 2,360 Canadians, provides new insights into awareness, ownership and use of crypto assets in Canada. According to the survey, 59 per cent are aware of crypto assets, while ownership has increased to 25 per cent: https://ow.ly/6S3p50ZtPox
Today, the OSC announced allegations against Craig Dunkerley and several related entities that were part of BG Wealth Group, including alleged fraud and breaches of an OSC temporary cease trade order. Read the release: https://ow.ly/XHgA50Zs0Ap
Les ACVM proposent d’augmenter le montant que les émetteurs cotés admissibles peuvent réunir sans prospectus afin de faciliter l’accès aux capitaux tout en maintenant la protection des investisseurs. En Savior Plus: https://ow.ly/Mk9G50ZrW3k
The CSA is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the listed issuer financing exemption (LIFE), including changes that would codify increased capital-raising limits for eligible issuers. Comments are invited until Oct. 21, 2026. Read the full release: https://ow.ly/7BWC50ZrW1v
Decision in brief: Oasis World Trading Inc (Re), Enforcement Proceeding, Merits, July 21, 2026: https://ow.ly/TOs850Zrwou
Le comité mixte des organismes de réglementation reçoit le rapport d’évaluation indépendante de l’OSBI: https://www.osc.ca/fr/nouvelles-evenements/nouvelles/le-comite-mixte-des-organismes-de-reglementation-recoit-le-rapport-devaluation-independante-de-losbi
Joint Regulators Committee Receives OBSI Independent Evaluator’s Report: https://www.osc.ca/en/news-events/news/joint-regulators-committee-receives-obsi-independent-evaluators-report
Les ACVM ont publié aujourd’hui un document de consultation sollicitant les commentaires des intervenants sur les moyens possibles de moderniser la législation en valeurs mobilières en ce qui concerne les sociétés à capital ouvert: https://ow.ly/Ygya50ZojMq
The CSA today published a consultation paper seeking stakeholder input on potential ways to modernize securities legislation for public companies. Read more: https://ow.ly/Afr350ZojHt
OSC's response to the statement today by Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Honorable Peter Bethlenfalvy, regarding Ontario’s commitment to join Canada's national securities regulatory passport system https://ow.ly/4LKt50Zo0A3
The OSC announces that Mr. Ian Ross McSevney, formerly of Ancaster, Ontario, has pleaded guilty to fraud and distributing securities without filing a prospectus, contrary to Ontario securities law: https://ow.ly/RRhO50ZnUag
Les Autorités canadiennes en valeurs mobilières (ACVM) ont publié aujourd’hui l’Avis 33-322 du personnel des ACVM, Examen des pratiques de cybersécurité des sociétés inscrites et indications supplémentaires. En Savoir Plus : ow.ly/Go9y50ZnSTM
Today, the CSA published CSA Staff Notice 33‑322 Review of Registered Firms’ Cybersecurity Practices and Additional Guidance. Read more: ow.ly/NOmi50ZnQHB
The OSC has today filed an application under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) to obtain a bankruptcy order against Mr. Harry Stinson and appoint a trustee over his assets. Read more: https://ow.ly/T1NP50Zk1yj
Happy Canada Day! Please note that our offices are closed on Wednesday, July 1 and will reopen on Thursday, July 2.
