Constitutionality of the Extra-Provincial Application of Securities Law

October 16, 2015 | Gerald D. Chipeur, KC | Calgary

Exempt Edge, Issue 14

I. Extra-provincial Impact of Provincial Securities Laws

Provincial securities legislation typically prohibits the advertisement or promotion of investment in certain security instruments, unless the investment opportunity has been properly registered with the province’s securities commission or qualifies for an exemption under the province’s securities legislation.