Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Canadian Securities Administrators

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced amendments to Multilateral Instrument 25-102 Designated Benchmarks and Benchmark Administrators to strengthen and clarify assurance report requirements for designated benchmarks. The changes specify the level of assurance required, the type of report independent public accountants must provide, and the timing for submission, while introducing a new assurance requirement for … Read more

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has extended the comment period for the consultation on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) regulatory framework to Oct. 31. The full release is available online. Contact media@acvm-csa.ca.

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a Notice of Amendments related to adopting an expedited shelf prospectus regime for well-known seasoned issuers (WKSIs) in Canada, further enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian markets. “Incorporating feedback received from market participants, the WKSI regime makes it more efficient for well-known issuers with a strong market following and complete continuous disclosure record to access … Read more

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued coordinated blanket orders granting exemptive relief to facilitate access to the Bank of Canada’s (the Bank) Contingent Term Repo Facility (CTRF) for eligible investment funds. The full release is available online. Contact media@acvm-csa.ca.