Updated TSX guidelines for security based compensation disclosure
Overview On January 15, 2021, the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) published an updated Guide to Security Based Compensation Arrangements (the “Guide”), which aims to assist listed issuers with preparing meaningful disclosure regarding security based compensation arrangements. For myriad market […]
Making a splash: Changes to TSXV’s Capital Pool Company program arriving in 2021
Overview On December 1, 2020, the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) published a bulletin (PDF) announcing certain amendments to its Capital Pool Company (“CPC”) program (PDF). These amendments (the “Policy Amendments”), which come into effect on January 1, 2021, include […]
New amendments simplify “at-the-market” distributions in Canada and make them more attractive to issuers
On June 4, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) amended National Instrument 44-102 Shelf Distributions with respect to at-the-market distributions of equity securities (“ATM Distributions”). These amendments will come into effect on August 31, 2020 and will bring welcomed changes […]
Offering in confidence: New confidential prospectus pre-file review process
On March 5, 2020, the Canada Securities Administrators (“CSA”) introduced a new harmonized process for the full review of prospectuses on a confidential pre-file basis (the “Confidential Pre-File Review Process”). The Confidential Pre-File Review Process applies to non-investment fund issuers. […]
COVID-19: Capital markets and securities update
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the global economy, Canadian reporting issuers are encouraged to stay mindful of resulting changes to the regulatory landscape. This update canvasses recent developments and provides an update to our last COVID-19 related issue […]
COVID-19: Canadian capital markets & securities considerations
Introduction On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared the COVID-19 strain of coronaviruses (“COVID-19”) a public health emergency. The outbreak was officially classified as a pandemic by the WHO on March 11, 2020. Given the significant impact […]
It’s in the Game: The Esports Legal Playbook
Miller Thomson offers a national, multi-disciplinary network of lawyers who understand the legal and business challenges unique to the Esports industry. We leverage our industry-related experience, as well as our broad expertise in advising emerging and high growth companies and […]
