Applying for an Exemption
If you are seeking exemptive relief, including applications for exemptions from Part 2 of National Instrument 44-101 or 44-102, the following links will help you prepare and submit your exemption application:
- File your local exemption application online using BCSC eServices
- Decide what type of application to file
- Determine what information must be included with your local exemption application
- Determine what information is required if you are applying for relief in more than one jurisdiction under National Policy 11-203 Process for Exemptive Relief Applications in Multiple Jurisdictions
- Helpful tips and reminders for filing an exemption application
- Avoid the most common errors that may delay your exemption application
- Use plain language in your exemption application
- Understand what happens once you submit your exemption application
- Frequently asked questions about exemptive relief and the exemption application process
If you have questions that are not addressed above, or if you wish to check on the status of your application, contact BCSC Inquiries at 604-899-6854 or toll free at 1-800-373-6393 or by email at inquiries@bcsc.bc.ca.
- Information in this section does not apply to applications relating to prospectus filings for the following applications that are filed on SEDAR: investment fund-related applications under NI 81-102
- Prospectus-related pre-filing or waiver applications described in National Policy 11-202 Process for Prospectus Reviews in Multiple Jurisdictions