The CSA and the OSC have introduced new reforms lately, but the ultimate impacts of those reforms appear to be at odds
Early stage issuers gain greater access to capital
Amendments adopted for AI, MA and short-term debt prospectus exemptions
Requirement to register pushed back to Dec. 31, 2016
2013 compliance review uncovered “significant deficiencies
Protecting the public from OMs’ misuse isn’t just important for the sake of investors; it’s also necessary to help small businesses gain sustainable access to capital
ASC staff were seeking to suspend the registration of Rosehall Exempt Market Solutions
EFD designed to improve the efficiency of the regulatory filing process for certain exempt securities offerings
Regulator promises to act early next year on other proposed exemptions
The Calgary-based National Exempt Market Association responds to an editorial in the September issue of Investment Executive