Canadian securities regulators issue statements on proposed sustainability disclosure standards and ongoing climate consultation

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CALGARY and TORONTO – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today welcome the launch of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board’s (CSSB) consultation on Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards 1 and 2. “We are pleased to see publication of the CSSB’s consultation on its first set of standards,” said Stan Magidson, CSA Chair and Chair and CEO of

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Canadian securities regulators publish updated guidance on ESG-related investment fund disclosure

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Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published updated guidance for investment funds on disclosure practices as they relate to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. The revised notice does not change the guidance that was published in January 2022. It addresses matters that were not covered in the original notice and reflects developments

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Canadians urged to remain vigilant in the face of rising investment fraud

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Calgary – To mark Fraud Prevention Month, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is reminding Canadians to remain vigilant about potential investment scams and misleading advice. While online financial advice is readily available, the CSA encourages investors to verify information sources and work with registered professionals to reduce the risk of becoming victims of fraud. “Investment

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Canadian securities regulators provide updated guidance on virtual shareholder meetings

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Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are providing reporting issuers updated guidance on virtual shareholder meetings following initial guidance provided in February 2022. The conduct of shareholder meetings is primarily governed by corporate law and a reporting issuer’s organizing documents. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, certain corporate statutes in Canada have been amended to expressly

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