Marie-France Bourret

The Filer, Katanga Mining Limited, applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order that it has ceased to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada.

The Filer represented that its outstanding securities are beneficially owned by fewer than 51 securityholders worldwide and are not traded on any marketplace.

The principal regulator was satisfied that the test under the legislation was met and granted the requested order.

The Filer, Canopy Growth Corporation, applied for exemptive relief from the requirement under NI 51-102 to file restated interim financial reports by June 1, 2020.

The Filer recently became subject to U.S. GAAP reporting requirements and experienced unanticipated delays in preparing the reports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, extending the filing deadline to July 16, 2020, subject to conditions including the issuance of a news release and an insider trading black-out.

The Commission also granted the Filer's request to keep the application and decision confidential until the earlier of the Filer advising otherwise or the original filing deadline.

Strongco Corporation applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order to cease to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada where it is a reporting issuer.

The Commission, acting as the principal regulator under the Passport System, found that the Filer met the necessary criteria, including having fewer than 15 securityholders in each Canadian jurisdiction and fewer than 51 worldwide, and not being in default of securities legislation.

The order was granted.

Posera Ltd. applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order to cease being a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada where it is currently a reporting issuer.

The Filer represented that its outstanding securities are beneficially owned by fewer than 15 securityholders in each Canadian jurisdiction and fewer than 51 worldwide, and its securities are not traded on any marketplace.

The principal regulator was satisfied that the test under the legislation was met and granted the order.

The applicant, Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc., applied for exemptive relief from the requirement to include pro forma financial statements in a business acquisition report under National Instrument 51-102.

The applicant argued that the proposed financial statements already provided a complete picture of the impact of the acquisition and that pro forma statements would not differ materially.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief.

The Filer applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order declaring that it has ceased to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada.

The principal regulator found that the Filer met the necessary criteria, including having fewer than 15 securityholders in each Canadian jurisdiction and fewer than 51 worldwide, and not being in default of securities legislation.

The order was granted.

The Filer, Sun Life Capital Trust II, applied for an order under the securities legislation of Ontario to cease being a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada.

The principal regulator found that the Filer met the requirements, including having fewer than 15 securityholders in each jurisdiction and fewer than 51 worldwide, and granted the order.

Partners Real Estate Investment Trust applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order that it has ceased to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada.

The Filer represented that its outstanding securities are beneficially owned by fewer than 15 securityholders in each jurisdiction and fewer than 51 worldwide, and are not traded on any marketplace.

The principal regulator granted the order.

Atheon Minerals Corporation applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order to cease being a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada where it is a reporting issuer.

The Filer represented that its outstanding securities are beneficially owned by fewer than 15 securityholders in each Canadian jurisdiction and fewer than 51 worldwide, and its securities are not traded on any marketplace.

The principal regulator granted the order, finding that the Filer met the test under the securities legislation.

The applicant, Aethon Minerals Corporation, applied for an order under the securities legislation of Ontario that it has ceased to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada in which it is a reporting issuer.

The principal regulator, the Ontario Securities Commission, found that the applicant met the requirements, including having fewer than 15 securityholders in each jurisdiction of Canada and fewer than 51 worldwide, and granted the order.

The applicant, Karmin Exploration Inc., applied to the Ontario Securities Commission as principal regulator for an order declaring that it has ceased to be a reporting issuer in all applicable Canadian jurisdictions.

The applicant demonstrated that its outstanding securities are beneficially owned by fewer than 51 securityholders worldwide and are not traded on any marketplace.

The principal regulator was satisfied that the statutory test was met and granted the requested order.

The Filer, Toachi Mining Inc., applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order to cease being a reporting issuer in all applicable Canadian jurisdictions.

The principal regulator found that the Filer met the necessary requirements, including having fewer than 15 securityholders in each Canadian jurisdiction and fewer than 51 worldwide, with no securities traded on a marketplace.

The order to cease being a reporting issuer was granted.

Mercal Capital Corp. applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order that it has ceased to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada.

The Filer represented that its outstanding securities are beneficially owned by fewer than 51 securityholders worldwide and are not traded on any marketplace.

The principal regulator was satisfied that the test under the legislation was met and granted the order.

The Filer, Fiera Private Alternative Investments Inc., applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order to cease being a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada where it is a reporting issuer.

The Filer represented that its outstanding securities are beneficially owned by fewer than 15 securityholders in each Canadian jurisdiction and fewer than 51 worldwide, and its securities are not traded on any marketplace.

The principal regulator found that the Filer met the test under the legislation and granted the order.

The applicant, a Nevada corporation listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, applied for an extension of previously granted exemptive relief from certain Canadian accounting and continuous disclosure requirements.

The applicant required additional time to become an SEC Issuer due to delays in making its common shares eligible with the Depository Trust Company.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, extending the deadline to August 29, 2019, provided that if the applicant does not become an SEC Issuer by that date, it must immediately file the required Canadian financial statements and MD&A.

The Filer, Hudson's Bay Company, applied for exemptive relief from Sections 3.2 and 3.3 of National Instrument 52-107 to permit it to prepare its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP instead of IFRS.

The Filer had commenced preparations to become an SEC Issuer but paused the process due to a privatization proposal.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, allowing the Filer to file U.S. GAAP financial statements for a limited time, subject to conditions including re-filing under IFRS if it does not become an SEC Issuer within the specified timeframe.

The Filer applied for an exemption from the financial statement requirements in Section 8.4 of National Instrument 51-102 for a business acquisition report regarding the acquisition of certain loan interests.

The Filer argued that historical financial statements for the acquired loans were unavailable and impracticable to produce.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, permitting the Filer to include alternative financial information, including an audited statement of assets acquired, in the business acquisition report.

Pershing Gold Corporation applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an order declaring that it has ceased to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada where it holds that status.

The Filer provided evidence that its outstanding securities are beneficially owned by fewer than 15 securityholders in each Canadian jurisdiction and fewer than 51 worldwide, and that its securities are not traded on any marketplace.

The principal regulator found that the statutory test was met and granted the requested order.

The Filer, a Nevada corporation listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, applied for exemptive relief from the requirement to prepare its financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP and its MD&A in the Canadian form.

The Filer had filed a registration statement with the SEC and anticipated becoming an SEC Issuer.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the relief, permitting the Filer to file financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and MD&A prepared in accordance with U.S. requirements, provided it becomes an SEC Issuer by June 30, 2019.

Confidentiality relief was also granted.

The Filer, a real estate investment trust, applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief from the requirement to include certain historical financial statements in its information circular regarding a proposed reverse takeover.

The Filer sought to acquire a portfolio of properties but was unable to obtain complete historical financial records from the previous owners.

The Commission granted the exemption, permitting the Filer to provide alternative available financial information and non-financial disclosure.