Program Chair(s)
Grant Vingoe
Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Securities Commission
Heather Zordel
Gardiner Roberts LLP
The regulation of Canadian securities is complex and evolving.
The policies and priorities of the various regulators and their shared activities continue to change. New and emerging areas of securities law have special rules that can be confusing. It can be difficult to stay current and build comprehensive expertise in securities law.
This intensive course, from the expert faculty who developed OsgoodePD’s Professional LLM in Securities Law, will give you a practical understanding of the fundamentals of current Canadian securities law and practice.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Principal elements of securities regulation across Canada
Mutual Reliance Review System and Passport System
Types of securities that can be offered through private placements
Overview of exemption criteria for private placements across Canada
Current and emerging trends in securities litigation and enforcement
Preparing the documentation for a public offering: key considerations
Public mergers and acquisitions – arrangements and new rules for takeover bids
Corporate governance: best practices for public companies
Ethics and professionalism in securities law practice
Update from Ontario’s Securities Modernization Task Force
Who Should Attend
Junior and mid-level associates practicing in corporate and securities law
Lawyers who want to develop their securities law expertise
Investment dealers and advisors
Corporate executives
Finance officers
Civil litigators who practice securities litigation
Regulators
Faculty
Program Chairs
Grant Vingoe
Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Securities Commission
Heather Zordel
Gardiner Roberts LLP
Instructors
Agenda
View the 2022 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts.
Register
Recorded: Jan 20, 2021
$1495 + HST
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CPD and Accreditation
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 | 11h 15m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 45m |
| Total | 13h |
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