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Updates and Commentary on Current issues in M&A, Corporate Finance and Capital Markets
The blog published by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP focuses on corporate and securities law topics relevant to public companies, particularly those listed on Canadian stock exchanges such as the TSX. It covers regulatory updates, proxy season developments, disclosure obligations, corporate governance issues including director elections and majority voting policies, prospectus exemptions like the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (LIFE), and shareholder meeting procedures. The blog also addresses continuous disclosure requirements, proxy advisory firm guidelines, and amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act affecting distributing corporations. It provides practical insights into compliance and governance challenges faced by issuers in the Canadian capital markets.
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Ontario Securities Commission and CoinLaunch Settle Regarding Unregistered Activities
Private Equity in the Cross-Hairs of the Competition Regulator: Lessons Learned from Thoma Bravo
Dianor Resolved – Jurisdiction to Vest Off Interests in Land in Receivership Upheld, but GORs Hard to Impair
Introduction
In a number of recent cases, Canadian courts have demonstrated a willingness to vest mining claims free of royalty rights notwithstanding that those rights might constitute interests in land. One such case before the courts in Ontario is Third…
Alive and Kik-ing: Kik Interactive Faces SEC Action but Vows to Fight Back
IIROC Provides Guidance on Soliciting Dealer Arrangements
Since it costs a lot to win, and even more to lose,
You and me bound to spend some time wondering what to choose.
Deal – The Grateful Dead
IIROC recently published guidance regarding managing conflicts of interest arising from…
OSC Update re: Suppression of Terrorism Notice
Bill C-86 – New record-keeping obligations for all CBCA private companies
As of June 13, 2019, the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”) requires that each federal private corporation (a “Corporation”) implements and maintains a register (the “Register”) listing all individuals with significant control over the Corporation (the “Individuals with Significant Control”). …
It Stays in the Family – Dual Voting Share Structures for Family Businesses
For many family businesses, control of long-term direction and management of the family corporation are key issues, particularly during times of growth or periods of succession. The Institute for Governance of Private and Public Organizations (“IGOPP”) recently published a new…
Something old, something new: Proposed amendments to the CBCA in the 2019 budget implementation bill
On April 8, 2019, the federal government introduced Bill C-97 to implement measures from its spring budget. The bill proposes amendments to many federal statutes, including several important amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) relevant to both private…

