Covid-19 Updates

First Published April 3, 2020; Updated April 16, 2020, May 1, 2020 and May 13, 2020 CSA Staff Notice 51-360 (Updated) – Frequently asked questions regarding filing extension relief granted...

Canadian securities regulators on track to publish recommendations on self-regulatory organization framework

Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is on track to release specific recommendations this summer for the regulatory framework currently occupied by two SROs – the Investment Industry Regulatory...

Letters. Statements and other Reports

February 12, 2021 Canadian securities regulators respond to the Modernization Taskforce Final Report and encourage a harmonized regulatory system that protects investors and reduces unnecessary burden February 1, 2021 Letter...

Canadian securities regulators respond to the Modernization Taskforce Final Report and encourage a harmonized regulatory system that protects investors and reduces unnecessary burden

Ontario is urged to adopt the passport rule to introduce speed and eliminate additional costs Montreal –  The securities regulatory authorities of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Québec, Nova Scotia,...

Canadian securities regulators warn public about trading scam using fake accreditation

Calgary – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is warning the public about a trading scam advertised under the name of Mercury Crypto Invest (Mercury). Mercury posted a series of online...

Canadian securities regulators propose to modernize registration information requirements, clarify outside activity reporting and update filing deadlines

Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is proposing targeted changes to provide registered firms and individuals with greater clarity on what information is required as part of the registration...

Joint statement from the Canadian Securities Administrators and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada on the Recent Market Volatility

TORONTO – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) are closely monitoring how extreme price movement of certain stocks may be contributing to...

Canadian securities regulators provide additional proficiency options for distributing alternative mutual funds

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today issued blanket relief that provides dealing representatives in the Mutual Fund Dealers Association (MFDA) channel and outside the MFDA channel in Québec with additional...

Canadian securities regulators publish guidance on automatic securities disposition plans

Montreal and Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published guidance for issuers and insiders on the establishment, use and disclosure of automatic securities disposition plans (ASDPs). ASDPs enable insiders...

Canadian securities regulators seek comment on activist short selling

Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published a consultation paper to facilitate discussion about activist short selling. Activist short selling involves an individual or entity that takes a...