Program Chairs
Wendy Berman
Chair, Canadian Sustainability Standards Board
Grant Vingoe
Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Securities Commission
Are you ready to advise clients with confidence in today’s evolving markets? Know the latest rules and procedures.
Securities law is a demanding and complex field, requiring you to be on top of the fundamentals as well as the panoply of rules, regulations, and industry players and how they interact. In order to deliver results, staying current and continuing to hone your skills are key.
If your work involves financial securities, you need to have a deep understanding of the complex legal and regulatory framework in which they operate. This OsgoodePD intensive course is your opportunity to receive vital and practical knowledge of the fundamentals of Canadian securities law from the leading practitioners in the field.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding the principal elements of securities regulation across Canada
Reviewing the types of securities that can be offered through private placements
Learning the exemption criteria for private placements across Canada
Grasping the current and emerging trends in securities litigation and enforcement
Preparing the documentation for a public offering: key considerations
Tackling what you need to know in public mergers and acquisitions – arrangements and new rules for takeover bids
Comprehending corporate governance essentials and best practices for public companies in the securities context
Addressing ethics and professionalism issues in securities law practice
Synthesizing the key basics of investment funds and registration
Who Should Attend
Junior and mid-level associates practicing in corporate and securities law
Lawyers who want to develop their securities law expertise
Non-legal professionals who need to understand the legal and regulatory regime for securities
Regulators
Investment dealers and advisors
Corporate executives
Finance officers
Civil litigators who practice securities litigation
Faculty
Program Chairs
Wendy Berman
Chair, Canadian Sustainability Standards Board
Grant Vingoe
Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Securities Commission
Attendee
Canadian Securities Law and Practice
“Excellent subject matter, timely, informed and articulate.”
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As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the 2024 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may be able to claim. Listed hours are based on the original live program. Online program viewing varies by jurisdiction, please email cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca or refer to your regulatory body to ensure compliance
| Substantive | 10h 35m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 25m |
| Total | 12h |
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Deeper Learning Opportunities
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Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
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Online Technical Requirements
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