Vera Nunes

The Filer applied on behalf of several mutual funds for an exemption from the requirement in section 5.1(c) of National Instrument 81-102 to obtain securityholder approval before changing their fundamental investment objectives.

The changes were proposed in response to federal budget proposals that eliminated the tax efficiency of the funds' forward agreements.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, provided the funds send written notice to securityholders at least 60 days prior to the effective date of the change.

BMO Harris Investment Management Inc. applied for exemptive relief from sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds.

The applicant sought to permit the Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings to be referenced in sales communications relating to its mutual funds.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure and timing conditions, finding that the objective and transparent nature of the Lipper ratings alleviates concerns about misleading communications.

BMO Investments Inc. applied for exemptive relief from the performance rating matching and publication timeframe requirements in sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the funds to reference Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in their sales communications, which otherwise could not comply with the strict matching and timing rules.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions regarding the ratings and awards.

The Filer applied for exemptive relief from the performance rating and ranking requirements in sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the Filer's mutual funds to reference Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in their sales communications, despite the ratings not being available for the one-year period and the awards being published more than 45 days after the evaluation period.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions.

The applicant, an investment fund manager, applied for exemptive relief from the performance rating matching and publication timeframe requirements in sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the use of Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds.

The principal regulator granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions, finding that the objective and transparent nature of the Lipper ratings alleviates concerns about misleading communications.

Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. applied for exemptive relief from the requirements of sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds.

The applicant sought permission to reference Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds, despite the ratings not being available for the one-year period and the timing of the awards publication conflicting with the rule's requirements.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions and requirements regarding the presentation of the ratings.

The applicant, an investment fund manager, applied for exemptive relief from the requirements of sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the applicant's mutual funds to reference Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in their sales communications.

The principal regulator granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions, noting that the ratings provide an objective and transparent measure of performance.

Blackrock Asset Management Canada Limited applied for exemptive relief from the performance rating requirements in sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the use of Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions and time limits on the use of the awards.

CIBC Asset Management Inc. applied for exemptive relief from sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102 to permit the inclusion of Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds.

The exemption was required because Lipper ratings are not calculated for a one-year period, making it impossible to comply with the matching requirement, and the timing of the awards conflicted with the publication restrictions.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, subject to specific disclosure conditions ensuring investors receive adequate context about the ratings and awards.

The applicant applied for exemptive relief from the performance rating requirements in sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The applicant sought to reference Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions, noting that the Lipper ratings provide an objective and transparent measure of performance.

The applicant applied for exemptive relief from the performance rating and ranking requirements in sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the use of Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions, finding that the objective and transparent nature of the Lipper ratings alleviates concerns about misleading communications.

Manulife Asset Management Limited applied for exemptive relief from the requirements of sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the use of Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds.

The principal regulator granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions, finding that the objective and quantitative nature of the ratings alleviated concerns about misleading communications.

The applicant sought exemptive relief from the requirements of sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102 to permit the reference of Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications relating to its mutual funds.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions, noting that the ratings provide an objective and transparent measure of performance.

RBC Global Asset Management Inc. applied for exemptive relief from the performance rating and ranking requirements in sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The exemption was sought to permit the funds to reference Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in their sales communications, despite the ratings not being available for the one-year period and the awards being published outside the prescribed time limits.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions and time limits for referencing the awards.

Mackenzie Financial Corporation applied for exemptive relief from the performance rating requirements in sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the funds to reference Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in their sales communications, despite the ratings not being available for the one-year period and the awards being published outside the prescribed timeframe.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions.

TD Asset Management Inc. applied for exemptive relief from the requirements of sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The exemption was sought to permit the use of Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds.

The principal regulator granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions and time limits, noting that the Lipper ratings provide an objective and transparent measure of performance.

BMO Asset Management Inc. applied for exemptive relief from the performance rating matching and publication timeframe requirements in sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the use of Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions, noting that the Lipper ratings provide an objective and transparent measure of performance.

The filer applied for exemptive relief from the requirements of sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102 to permit the reference to Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in sales communications for its mutual funds.

The exemption was required because Lipper ratings are not calculated for a one-year period, making it impossible to comply with the matching requirement, and the timing of the awards publication conflicts with the timing restrictions in the instrument.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the requested relief, subject to specific disclosure conditions.

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC applied for exemptive relief from the requirements of sections 15.3(4)(c) and 15.3(4)(f) of National Instrument 81-102.

The relief was sought to permit the Funds to reference Lipper Awards and Lipper Leader ratings in their sales communications, despite the ratings not being available for the one-year period and the awards being published outside the prescribed time limits.

The Ontario Securities Commission granted the exemption, subject to specific disclosure conditions ensuring the ratings are presented transparently and objectively.

The applicant, an investment fund manager, applied to the Ontario Securities Commission for approval of an indirect change of control under subsection 5.5(1)(a.1) of National Instrument 81-102.

The change of control arose from the acquisition of the applicant's parent company by the London Stock Exchange Group plc.

The Commission granted the approval, noting that the transaction would not result in any material changes to the business or operations of the investment funds managed by the applicant.