IR Leader
November 19, 2024

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Canadian Securities Regulators Issue Guidance Regarding Disruption of Mail Service

In light of the possibility of a Canada-wide postal disruption, the CSA recommends that all stakeholders required to deliver materials to any CSA member, as well as deliver documents to security holders, contact their local securities regulator or visit their local regulator’s website for guidance regarding prescribed delivery obligations.

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7 Biggest Compliance Mistakes (+ How to Avoid Them)

Navigating compliance mistakes in today's high-stakes regulatory environment can be critical to avoiding risks that may haunt a company's reputation. Stay ahead of these compliance pitfalls—discover the seven biggest compliance mistakes companies are making, and how to avoid them to keep your organization safe and trusted.

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Canada Launches Consultations to Strengthen Anti-Modern Slavery Regime

The Government of Canada has launched a public consultation process, seeking feedback on proposed measures to further strengthen the existing import prohibition on goods mined, manufactured, or produced by forced labour. The deadline to submit feedback is November 15, 2024.

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Canadian Securities Regulators Publish Report on Continuous Disclosure Reviews

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published its biennial report on its Continuous Disclosure Review Program (CD Review Program). This report provides an overview of the CSA’s CD Review Program results and highlights key findings and outcomes over the past two fiscal years.

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Canada Proposes New Measures to Combat Modern Slavery – Latest Developments on the Supply Chains Act and Preparing for 2025 Reporting

On October 16, 2024, the Government of Canada announced the launch of consultations on its latest proposed measures to address modern slavery in the supply chain of Canadian businesses (the “Consultations). Most notably, the Government is contemplating the creation of a due diligence requirement for certain goods at higher risk of being made in whole or in part from forced labour.

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A Decade of Diversity Disclosure in Canada

The Canadian securities regulators have published their tenth and likely final report on the status of women on boards and in executive officer positions in TSX-listed companies. Ten years ago, more than half of reporting companies did not have any women on the board. Today, 90% have at least one.

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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Debt Financing in Private Equity

In recent years, the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing in private equity (PE) has experienced significant changes. Rising costs of debt and fluctuating availability have compelled PE firms to reassess their financing strategies.

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