Prospectus exemption granted for spin-off distribution to de minimis Canadian shareholders.
The Filer, Computer Sciences Corporation, applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for an exemption from the prospectus requirement under section 53 of the Securities Act.
The exemption was sought in connection with a proposed spin-off of its subsidiary, CSGS, by way of a dividend in specie to Canadian shareholders.
The Commission granted the exemption, noting that the number of Canadian shareholders was de minimis and that they would receive the same disclosure materials as United States shareholders.
The first trade in the distributed shares will be deemed a distribution unless certain resale conditions are met.
Exemptive relief granted for the applicant to cease being a reporting issuer following its acquisition.
The Filer applied for a decision under the securities legislation of Ontario and Alberta that it is no longer a reporting issuer.
Following a plan of arrangement, the Filer became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oban Mining Corporation, and its securities were delisted.
The Ontario Securities Commission, acting as principal regulator, granted the exemptive relief sought, determining that the Filer met the requirements to cease being a reporting issuer.
Exemptive relief granted revoking the Filer's status as a reporting issuer.
The Filer, John Deere Financial Inc., applied to the securities regulatory authorities in multiple Canadian jurisdictions for a decision that it is no longer a reporting issuer.
The Filer's only outstanding securities, other than common shares held by its parent, were commercial paper issued under a US program.
The Filer intended to issue future commercial paper under a Canadian program in reliance on the short-term debt prospectus exemption.
The Ontario Securities Commission, acting as principal regulator, granted the exemptive relief and revoked the Filer's reporting issuer status.
Exemptive relief granted from prospectus and registration requirements for global employee share offering.
The applicant applied for exemptive relief from the prospectus and dealer registration requirements of Ontario securities legislation in connection with a global employee share offering.
The offering involved the issuance of units in a French collective shareholding vehicle (FCPE) to Canadian employees.
The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, subject to conditions regarding the first trade of the units or underlying shares, ensuring they are traded outside of Canada or to persons outside of Canada.
Exemptive relief from prospectus requirement granted for distribution of contracts for difference and foreign exchange contracts.
The Filer applied for a decision under the securities legislation of Ontario to be exempt from the prospectus requirement in respect of the distribution of contracts for difference and over-the-counter foreign exchange contracts to investors resident in the Applicable Jurisdictions.
The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, subject to terms and conditions, including that the Filer remains registered as an investment dealer and a member of IIROC, and complies with IIROC rules and acceptable practices.
Exemptive relief granted to BMO ETFs from underwriter's certificate and prospectus form requirements.
The applicant, BMO Asset Management Inc., applied for exemptive relief on behalf of its existing and future exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The requested relief sought exemptions from the requirement to include an underwriter's certificate in the ETFs' prospectuses and the requirement to include a prescribed statement respecting purchasers' statutory rights.
The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested exemptions, subject to conditions including the filing and delivery of a Summary Document or ETF Facts document, and revoked prior related decisions.
Exemptive relief from Prospectus Delivery Requirement granted for distributions of ETF Securities.
The Filers, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and BMO Investorline Inc., applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief from the Prospectus Delivery Requirement in connection with distributions of ETF Securities, and to revoke a previous decision.
The Commission granted the relief, subject to conditions including the delivery of a Summary Document or ETF Facts to purchasers.
Exemptive relief granted to ETFs from underwriter's certificate and prospectus form requirements.
The applicants, Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. and AlphaPro Management Inc., applied for exemptive relief on behalf of existing and future exchange-traded funds.
The relief sought exemptions from the requirement to include an underwriter's certificate in the prospectus and the requirement to include a specific statement respecting purchasers' statutory rights.
The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, subject to conditions including the filing and delivery of a Summary Document or ETF Facts document.
Exemptive relief from prospectus delivery requirement granted for distributions of ETF securities subject to conditions.
The applicants, TD Securities Inc. and TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief from the Prospectus Delivery Requirement in connection with distributions of exchange-traded fund (ETF) securities.
The applicants also sought to revoke a previous decision granting similar relief.
The Commission granted the requested relief, subject to conditions including the delivery of a prescribed summary disclosure document or ETF Facts to purchasers, and the filing of annual compliance certificates.
Exemptive relief from Prospectus Delivery Requirement granted for distributions of ETF Securities subject to conditions.
The applicant, Scotia Capital Inc., applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief from the Prospectus Delivery Requirement in connection with distributions of ETF Securities, and to revoke a previous decision granting similar relief.
The Commission granted the requested relief, subject to conditions including that the applicant must send or deliver a prescribed summary disclosure document or ETF Facts to purchasers of ETF Securities.
The decision replaces the previous relief and will terminate upon the coming into force of any legislation or rule dealing with the exemption sought.
Exemptive relief from Prospectus Delivery Requirement granted for ETF Securities distributions.
The filers applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief from the Prospectus Delivery Requirement in connection with distributions of ETF Securities, and to revoke a prior decision.
The Commission granted the relief, subject to conditions requiring the filers to deliver a Summary Document or ETF Facts to purchasers.
Exemptive relief from Prospectus Delivery Requirement granted for ETF Securities distributions, subject to conditions.
The Filer, ITG Canada Corp., applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief from the Prospectus Delivery Requirement in connection with distributions of ETF Securities, and to revoke a previous decision granting similar relief.
The Commission granted the requested relief, subject to conditions including the delivery of a Summary Document or ETF Facts to purchasers, and revoked the original decision.
The filers applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief from the Prospectus Delivery Requirement in connection with distributions of ETF Securities, and to revoke a previous decision.
The Filers, CIBC World Markets Inc. and CIBC Investor Services Inc., applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief from the Prospectus Delivery Requirement in connection with distributions of ETF Securities, and to revoke a previous decision.
The Commission granted the requested relief, subject to conditions including that the Filers send or deliver a prescribed summary disclosure document or ETF Facts to purchasers of ETF Securities.
Exemptive relief granted to Vanguard ETFs regarding underwriter's certificate and prospectus delivery requirements.
Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. applied for exemptive relief on behalf of its existing and future exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The applicant sought relief from the requirement to include an underwriter's certificate in the ETFs' prospectuses and the requirement to include a prescribed statement respecting purchasers' statutory rights.
The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, subject to conditions including the filing and delivery of a Summary Document (or ETF Facts) to purchasers.
The decision also revoked prior related exemptive relief decisions.
Exemptive relief granted to ETF manager from underwriter's certificate and prospectus form requirements subject to conditions.
The Filer applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief on behalf of its existing and future exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The Commission granted the relief, revoking prior decisions and imposing conditions, including the requirement that the Filer file and make available a Summary Document or ETF Facts for each class or series of ETF securities to facilitate compliance with prospectus delivery requirements by dealers.
Exemptive relief granted to ETFs from underwriter's certificate and prospectus form requirements, subject to conditions.
The Filer applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief on behalf of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The Commission granted the requested exemptions, subject to conditions requiring the Filer to file and deliver a Summary Document (or ETF Facts) to investors, and revoked previous decisions granting similar relief.
Exemptive relief granted to exchange-traded funds from underwriter's certificate and prospectus form requirements.
The applicant, FT Portfolios Canada Co., applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for exemptive relief on behalf of its existing and future exchange-traded funds.
The requested relief sought exemptions from the requirement to include an underwriter's certificate in the funds' prospectuses and the requirement to include a prescribed statement respecting purchasers' statutory rights.
The Commission granted the requested exemptions, subject to conditions including the filing and delivery of a Summary Document or ETF Facts document, and revoked prior related decisions.
The filer, Invesco Canada Ltd., applied for exemptive relief on behalf of its existing and future exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from the underwriter's certificate requirement and the prospectus form requirement.
The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, revoking previous decisions and allowing the filer to use a Summary Document (and eventually an ETF Facts document) in place of the prescribed prospectus delivery and form requirements, subject to specific conditions regarding the filing and delivery of these documents.
The applicant, Purpose Investments Inc., applied for exemptive relief on behalf of its existing and future exchange-traded funds from the underwriter's certificate requirement and the prospectus form requirement.
The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, revoking previous decisions and replacing them with this decision, subject to conditions including the filing and delivery of a Summary Document or ETF Facts.