Weekly Reports
Updates for the week ending February 29, 2008
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Policies and Instruments
BC Notice 2008/10 - Publication for Comment of Proposed Repeal and Replacement of National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions
Form 45-106F1, Form 45-106F2, Form 45-106F3, Form 45-106F4 and Form 45-106F5 and Companion Policy 45-106CP Publication for Comment of Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 45-102 Resale of Securities, Form 45-102F1 and Companion Policy 45-102CP Resale of Securities
The Commission, together with other members of the CSA, is seeking comment on a number of amendments to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions, its related forms, and companion policy. If adopted, these would replace the current versions of NI 45-106, its related forms, and companion policy.The CSA is also publishing proposed amendments to National Instrument 45-102 Resale of Securities, its related form, and companion policy for comment.
The CSA notice describes what the Commission and the rest of the CSA are proposing.
BC Notice 2008/11 - Request for Comment on proposed National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, proposed Companion Policy 31-103 Registration Requirements, proposed BC Instrument 33-5** Registration Requirements, and proposed consequential amendments to local and national instruments.
This notice announces the publication of a revised draft National Instrument 31-103 and related documents (the proposed rule). The proposed rule will create streamlined, harmonized, and modernized national registration requirements for all Canadian registrants. It is the foundation for moving to a successful passport system for registration. The CSA first sought comments on these documents in February 2007. The CSA will consider all comments received by May 29, 2008.
News and Events
- News Release 2008/18 - Firm fined for advising investors without registration in British Columbia
- News Release 2008/19 - Alberta investment firm fined for advising clients without B.C. registration
- News Release 2008/20 - Learn how to avoid investment scams during Fraud Prevention Month [CSA]
- News Release 2008/21 - Kelowna-area grads give schools high marks and feel better prepared for financial future
- News Release 2008/22 - Canadian regulators propose enhancements to registration regime [CSA]
Decisions, Settlements, Hearings, and Temporary Orders
- MacDougall Investment Counsel Inc. - Order and Settlement Agreement
- CWM Investment Counsel Inc. - Order and Settlement Agreement
- Virtual Community Exhibitions Inc., et al. - Hearing notice - hearing dates
Cease Trade Orders and Revocations
- Tearlach Resources Ltd. - Revocation Order
- Peragis Inc. - Partial Revocation Order
- Lions Petroleum Inc. - Cease Trade Order
Search for cease trade orders and revocations using Canadian Securities Administrators National CTO database
Exemptions and MRRS Orders
- Nexans - MRRS