Corporate Finance & Securities Insights

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Is it time to lower barriers for MB investor participation by implementing a self-certified investor exemption?

Insight

Published: September 16, 2024

Author: Kyle Mirecki

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities

Finding and accessing capital investment continues to be a challenge for many small businesses in Manitoba. In an effort to address this issue, among other funding activities and policy initiatives, the … Read More

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Using an investor presentation for private placements of securities in Canada: Best practices and considerations

Insight

Published: August 29, 2024

Author: Kyle Mirecki

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities, Corporate Governance

An investor presentation can be a great way for companies to share their story with prospective investors and provide important information about the company. This can include the company’s achievements … Read More

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Multilateral initiative allows EMDs to participate as selling group members in prospectus offerings

Insight

Published: June 26, 2024

Authors: Britt Redenbach, Steven Meng

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities

What is an EMD? An exempt market dealer, or EMD, is a person or company that is registered with one or more provincial securities regulators and is a registered dealer that … Read More

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British Columbia’s Critical Minerals Strategy positions the province to meet demand

Insight

Published: April 8, 2024

Authors: Britt Redenbach, Steven Meng, Jesse Hines

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities, ESG, Indigenous, Mining & Natural Resources

The move to low carbon technology and technological developments is spurring global demand for critical minerals – leading to predictions of long-term shortages of minerals that are essential components for … Read More

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Access model for prospectuses of non-investment fund issuers comes into force on April 16

Insight

Published: April 4, 2024

Author: Britt Redenbach

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities

Amendments to several national instruments and companion policies (the Amendments) concerning the implementation of an access model (the Access Model) for prospectuses of non-investment fund reporting issuers will come into … Read More

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BCSC decision: Early warning requirements for joint actors in proxy contests

Insight

Published: March 1, 2024

Authors: Britt Redenbach, Yuvraj Sagoo

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities

Proxy contests are a common feature of the Canadian corporate landscape, as shareholders seek to influence the direction and governance of public companies. However, proxy contests also raise complex legal … Read More

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CSA provides updated guidance on virtual shareholder meetings

Insight

Published: February 29, 2024

Author: Britt Redenbach

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities

On February 22, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) provided updated guidance on virtual shareholder meetings. These updates will assist reporting issuers in fulfilling their disclosure obligations and encourage adoption of … Read More

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Cybersecurity guidance for public companies in Canada and the U.S.

Insight

Published: January 11, 2024

Authors: Sean MacLachlan, Kristél Kriel, Cael Hibbert

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities, Innovation, Data and Technology, Privacy, Data Protection & Cybersecurity

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently laid charges against a U.S. software company and its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The charges allege fraudulent activities and failures in managing … Read More

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Private placements for cleantech companies on the TSXV

Insight

Published: August 9, 2023

Authors: Mark Mielke, Sheldon McDonald

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities

Private placements are an efficient way for companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) to raise capital. With the growth of the cleantech industry in Western Canada, many cleantech … Read More

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Major changes to Canadian Securities Exchange Policy 4

Insight

Published: July 27, 2023

Authors: Kevin Sorochan, Selena Chen

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities, Corporate Governance

Major amendments to Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) policies could result in significant changes in how new issuers are listed, and how existing issuers undertake transactions that fall within the CSE’s … Read More